IZWAF FOUNDATION COMMISSIONS GARDEN AT BAGALI VILLAGE, IN BAUCHI LGA.

The IHSAN ZAKKA and WAQF Foundation has officially commissioned an exclusive garden at Bagali village, located in the Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Speaking at the occassion, Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Control, lauded IZWAF for its commendable initiative.
She pledged the state government’s commitment to support the foundation in achieving its objectives, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in humanitarian efforts.
In his address, Professor Salisu Shehu, Vice-Chancellor of Istiqamah University Sumaila, encouraged IZWAF to transform the garden into an integrated farm, that would benefit both humans and other inhabitants.
He urged the community to embrace charitable acts, including cash donations, planting of trees, and other contributions that would yield long-term benefits.
Representing, former Bauchi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, Dr. Kabiru Garba Illela expressed delight over the innovation, particularly from a farmer’s perspective., and highlighted the importance of professional counselling and provision of adequate equipment in Agricultural practice, and announçed a significant donation to support the project, including 10 bump sprayers, one motorized slasher, and 500 thousand Naira.
Former Bauchi State Governor, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar, represented by Alhaji Yusuf Abubakar, also commended IZWAF for its efforts,noting that the foundation’s work would significantly address various societal challenges.
The foundation’s coordinator, Hajiya Halima Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed that the 2.5-hectare farmland was donated by a member of the Da’awa Women’s Group,
She further explained that 909 different varieties of seedlings, including banana, mango, rice, and potatoes, have already been planted within the garden.
The project, she added, is expected to employ over 500 people, thereby helping to reduce unemployment among youths in the area.
Hajiya Halima also expressed gratitude to donors and religious leaders for their support, urging the Muslim community to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Muhammad by giving WAQF, which she described as beneficial both in this life and the hereafter.
In his vote of thanks, the District Head of Galambi, Alhaji Shehu Adamu Jumba, prayed for the project’s sustainability and pledged to contribute seedlings to be planted in the garden.