The Mu’assasatul Khairiyya Foundation has donated millions of naira to the Organising Committee of the forthcoming Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, scheduled to hold in Katsina on the 17th of January, 2026.
The former wife of the late President, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Dr Hajiya Hauwa Radda, facilitated the donation on behalf of the foundation, mobilising financial and material support to ensure the successful hosting of the religious event.
Breakdown of the contributions shows that prominent businessman, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal, provided a cash donation of five million naira (₦5,000,000). In addition, Alhaji Mukhtar Ajiya, Ajiyan Bakori and son of Dr Hajiya Hauwa Radda, donated the sum of ₦250,000 to the committee.
Alhaji Dahiru Mangal further supported the Maulud by donating 50 bags of rice to cater for participants at the event. On her part, Dr Hajiya Hauwa Radda pledged to provide 100,000 sachets of water to support logistics and welfare arrangements.
While presenting the donations, Dr Hajiya Hauwa Radda assured the committee of continued support, pledging to offer all necessary assistance to ensure the programme records the desired success.
Earlier, Chairman of the Maulud Organising Committee, Sheikh Hadi Balarabe, commended Dr Hajiya Hauwa Radda for her efforts in mobilising support for the committee. He offered prayers for her and Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, asking Allah (SWT) to continue to guide them in all their endeavours. He also prayed for divine reward and success for Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal and Ajiyan Bakori for their generous contributions.
Meanwhile, a delegation of Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, led by her representative and aide, Alhaji Aliyu Talakka, attended the opening ceremony of the National Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, held in Katsina.
In a message delivered on her behalf, Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda urged participants to prioritise the teaching and learning of the Arabic language from primary school level, noting that proper understanding of Islam is rooted in Arabic. She also called on followers of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass to emulate the exemplary character of revered Islamic scholars as a means of promoting religious development.
She further appealed to wealthy individuals to continue supporting the cause of Islam, while commending Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u Mangal for his consistent support to Islamic activities. She concluded by urging participants to always remember the Katsina State Government under the leadership of Malam Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, in their prayers.
