By ADAMU ABDULLAHI

Inaugurating the committee yesterday at a function tagged ‘’the Reconciliation Day’’ held at Sani Abacha Stadium, the state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau explained that the committees comprising 7,260 representatives are mandated to resolve disputes in their respective domain.

According to him, the committees are expected to play a major role in settling wranglings involving families, friends, neighbours and associates without recourse to going to the police or court.
The overall aim, he said, is to ensure a more conscientious and united citizenry necessary for the success of the Sharia being implemented by the government, as well as refocusing the society toward development.

Governor Shekarau however stated that the committees will not prosecute anyone like law enforcement agencies but rather, was aimed at ensuring that disputes are settled amicably, adding that capacity building programmes and facilities will be provided to enable them work effectively.

Malam Shekarau noted with delight that the state Hisbah guards are playing a vital role in the value re-orientation of the people and commended the Emir of Kano, civil and religious leaders for their support to his administration.

In his speech, the Emir of Kano. Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero promised total support for the committee in the interest of a more organized society and appealed for the cooperation of the people.
The emir therefore directed all district heads and religious leaders to ensure the success of the committees in their domains while advising the members to ensue the prevailence of justice and equity.

Earlier, the commander-general of the state Hisbah, Sheikh Yahya Farooq Chedi explained that they have so far succeeded in resolving more than 19,000 civil cases, besides rendering humanitarian services as well as other activities aimed at sanitizing the social order.
Sheikh Chedi further disclosed that Hisbah was able to discover and close a number of social vices spots across the state as well as counseling the persons involved, repent and live a decent life.

Others who spoke at the occasion include Sheikh Umar Sani Fagge, commissioner I, State Sharia commission and Malam Ibrahim Mu’azzam Maibushira, commissioner II, Zakka and Khubsi Commission, who dwelt on the importance of reconciliation in Sharia and Muslim society.
Highlights of the occasion include honouring of the state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau as the Vanguard of Hisbah (Garkuwan Hisbah) as well as presentation of souvenir to five prominent personalities for their contribution to the successes of Hisbah.

Those who receive the souvenirs included the first chairman of Hisbah, Sheikh Aminuddeen Abubakar, Alhaji Abdullahi Dutse, immediate past chairman, Alhaji Sunusi Kani, immediate past director-general, Ustaz Ahmad Shu’aibu and Sheikh Ja’afar Mahmud Adam.