By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

Kebbi State Government has donated N100 million to Hisbah group to enhance its operations and services to ensure societal wellbeing.

Governor Atiku Bagudu announced the donation Sunday at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Birnin Kebbi at the twentieth anniversary of establishment of Hisbah and fund raising of one hundred and twenty million naira for its activities.

He explained that “the amount represented donation from the State Government, the State House of Assembly, and Chairmen of the twenty-one Local Government Councils in the state.”

He acknowledged the immense contribution of Hisbah to instilling moral values into the citizenry, as well as partaking in social welfare services and fighting societal ills, such as alcohol consumption and prostitution.

“The group has been in the forefront in preventing crime and criminality in the society

“In view of its proactive approach to the prevention of social vices and crime, the incumbent administration has co-opted Hisbah into the security machinery of the state,” he said.

The Governor commended the previous government which established Hisbah and praised members of the group for their perseverance in upholding the tenets and objectives of cleansing the society.

The Guest Speaker and Acting Grand Khadi of the state, Dr. Muhammad Tukur Sani Argungu, described the celebration of achievements of Hisbah in the 20 years of its existence as “a moment of pride”.

“Hisbah has made significant contribution to sanitizing the society and removing things inimical to the health and wellbeing of the people,” he said

Quoting from the Glorious Qur’an and the Sayings (Hadith) of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Acting Grand Khadi, equated the activities of Hisbah to the commandment of Allah and the Practice of the Prophet (SAW), that made it incumbent on the section of the society to inspire people to exhibit good conduct and avoid disdainful acts.