Sheikh Tijjani Auwal
Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Kano State
New Nigeria Peoples Party Kano State
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Bio Summary
Sheikh Tijjani Auwal is the Commissioner for Religious Affairs in Kano State under the NNPP-led administration. A well-respected Islamic cleric and teacher, he has been active in promoting peaceful coexistence, interfaith dialogue, and religious moderation in northern Nigeria. His appointment in 2023 was widely welcomed by religious communities and civil society.
Education
- Certificate in Qur’anic Studies — Local Islamic School, Kano
- Diploma in Islamic Theology and Comparative Religion — Institute of Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced Certificate in Da’awah and Interfaith Dialogue — Kano State College of Islamic Legal Studies
Professional Background
- Prominent Islamic cleric and scholar in northern Nigeria
- Founder and Imam of Darul Hadith Mosque, Kano
- Islamic program host on local radio and television for over 15 years
- Member, Kano State Da’awah Board
- Former Chairman, Committee on Religious Harmony under Kano Emirate Council
- Public speaker on religious tolerance and counter-extremism
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