By Ibrahim Muhammad
The First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, on Thursday, 19th February 2026, officially commissioned a mosque named after her (Masjid Huriyya) in Gusau Local Government Area.
The commissioning ceremony, held during the sacred month of Ramadan, marked a remarkable milestone for the community. In her remarks, the First Lady described the establishment of a house of worship in such a spiritually sacred period as a reflection of deep faith, collective commitment and the enduring values of unity and peaceful coexistence.
Her Excellency commended the Chairman of Gusau Local Government, Barrister Abubakar Imam, for his visionary leadership and dedication to grassroots development. She noted that the mosque project is a testament to his administration’s resolve to improve the social and spiritual wellbeing of the people, in alignment with the broader development agenda of the Zamfara State Government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal.
She further acknowledged that the construction of Masjid Huriyya is part of a series of people-oriented initiatives undertaken by the Gusau Local Government Chairman to enhance service delivery and promote inclusive development across key sectors.
The First Lady offered prayers for Allah’s continued guidance, wisdom and strength for the Chairman and all leaders striving to serve the people with integrity and compassion.
Calling on members of the host community to take full ownership of the mosque, Her Excellency emphasized the importance of proper management and maintenance of public facilities. She urged residents to safeguard the sanctity of the mosque and ensure it remains a center for spiritual growth, moral guidance, and community harmony.
She also encouraged the faithful to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for sustained peace, unity and progress in Zamfara State, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering development and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
Masjid Huriyya was thereafter formally declared open for worship.
This was contain in a press release sign by
Rabi Yusuf
Press Secretary,
Office of the First Lady
Zamfara State
