By Usman Abdullahi Koli

Greatness is never loud. It does not announce itself with drums or decorate its path with banners. It builds, it gives, it heals, and it walks away quietly, leaving only the sound of impact behind. This is the spirit carried by the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, a vision founded and driven by Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, anchored in the understanding that faith is not just preserved by what we inherit, but by what we dare to redefine.

While many remain obsessed with preserving relics, the Foundation chose to preserve relevance. Where others saw the old Gwallaga Jumu’at Mosque in Bauchi (JIBWISS) as a structure to maintain, the Foundation saw a calling to renew. It did not cling to what once was; it envisioned what should be. That, in essence, is leadership with purpose. Not emotional, but intentional. Not reactive, but visionary.

Some people repair for show. Others rebuild for meaning. Through the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, which Dr. Bala Wunti founded and continues to inspire, the mosque project was undertaken, reflecting the Foundation’s growing legacy of purposeful development and deep-rooted service to faith and community. The decision to bring down the old mosque was never about demolition, but about elevation. Not in height, but in standard. Not just for the eyes, but for the soul. The house of God, they believe, deserves more than sympathy; it deserves sincerity and splendor.

This is not just about bricks and mortar. This is about mindset. And here is the deepest lesson: preserving sacredness sometimes requires the courage to start over.

What makes the Foundation’s work remarkable is not just what it gives, but how it gives it. In silence. With thought. With reverence. It doesn’t outsource compassion; it represents it. It does not weaponize philanthropy for applause; it makes it a personal act of worship. Where others chase clout, it chases impact. And the difference is obvious.

Ask the widow whose rent was paid before eviction arrived. Ask the student whose scholarship arrived at the edge of dropping out. Ask the rural communities where water supplies came not with photo ops, but with purpose. The Wunti Alkhair Foundation doesn’t do things to be seen; it does them so that others may rise.

That is not charity. That is character, and character is what defines a legacy long after applause has faded.

In Islam, actions are judged by intentions. And the intentions behind the Foundation’s actions carry the scent of sincerity. It is not a platform of words; it is one of work. It does not raise its voice; it raises standards. It does not lead from the front to be noticed; it joins from the side to be felt.

It understands that faith is not frozen in stone. It breathes. It evolves. It demands both respect for tradition and the courage to transform. The mosque is a symbol of that duality, which is rooted in eternity but constantly renewed by those who understand its worth. When you hear of the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, remember this: it is not in pursuit of legacy; it is in pursuit of meaning. And in doing so, legacy has found it.

The demolished mosque will rise again. Not as a monument to nostalgia, but as evidence of vision. And generations will enter its doors not just to pray, but to understand what it means to believe in better.

And may Allah, who sees all that is hidden, reward all hands behind this noble initiative openly. May He build for them a home in Jannah far greater than any they ever built on earth. For the heart that lifts others is always lifted in return.

Written in respect, reflection, and reverence,
Usman Abdullahi Koli
usmankoli31@gmail.com.

By Our Correspondent

The political support group Alliance for Pantami 2027 has launched the distribution of Sallah relief materials to orphans, the underprivileged, and persons with special needs at the palace of the District Head of Pantami in Gombe State.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the District Head of Pantami, Alhaji Yakubu Abdullahi, commended the group for reaching out to orphans and vulnerable persons at a critical time. He described the gesture as timely and commendable, especially as the festive season approaches.

In his remarks, the Special Assistant on Youth Leadership and Community Engagement to Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Hon. Muhammad Buhari Dalhatu, expressed delight over the initiative. He stated that Professor Pantami is proud of the group’s commitment and dedication to humanitarian services. He also encouraged them to remain steadfast in their efforts and continue serving the community with passion and sincerity.

Hon. Dalhatu, alongside other dignitaries, led the official flag-off of the Sallah support distribution. In the first phase, 50 beneficiaries—mostly orphans and people with special needs—received food items and clothing for the celebration.

The Chairman of Alliance for Pantami 2027, Hon. Abdulrahman Hayatu Maizare, and the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Usman Bello (popularly known as Scorpion), revealed that the distribution exercise will cover all 114 political wards across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State. They reiterated the group’s commitment to spreading the gesture to the grassroots and ensuring that no vulnerable group is left out.

The Sallah support initiative is part of the group’s broader vision to promote community service, social welfare, and the political ideals of Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami ahead of the 2027 political season.

Some of the beneficiaries, including Khadijat Muhammad, Ibrahim Abubakar, and Yusuf Alhassan, expressed gratitude to the Alliance for Pantami 2027 for the kind gesture. They offered prayers for Allah to reward the group abundantly and called for the continuation of such humanitarian efforts in the future.

By Our Correspondent

Hon Umar Isah, a philanthropist and politician, on Thursday donated food items to some residents of Tafa LGA of Niger State as a way of assisting them to observe their Ramadan fast.
The event which took place at the Palace of Sabon Wuse District Head, saw the distribution of the food items to the beneficiaries across the 10 wards in the LGA.
Also, in addition to the distribution of the food items, each beneficiary which were cut across both Muslim and Christians faith were empowered with the sum of twenty thousand naira (N20,000) in order to facilitate their respective businesses.
Earlier in his remarks, the District Head of Sabon Wuse, Alhaji Adamu Bako commended the gesture of the philanthropist for the timely intervention by providing relief to the women in his Emirate.

Bako also recalled several kindness offered to his people by the young aspiring politician, including, payments of medical bills to patients in various hospitals, distribution of learning materials to schools, as well as youth empowerment initiatives,
The District Head wished him success in all his pursuits and prayed to Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly.

While delivering his speech, Hon Isah appreciated everyone for gracing the occasion as he promised to offer more benefitting initiatives to the people of Tafa LGA and the entire communities under Suleja Emirate.
“I’m happy for the turn-out here in Sabon Wuse, I equally thank everyone for coming to this event as we distributed these relief materials and some cash for our mothers to empower their respective businesses.
“We are determined to do more for our people in as much as what we are offering is being utilised effectively, however we have some more batches as we progress”.

The event also witnessed presentations of awards to Hon Umar Isah Jagba by Tafa Women Support Group and Chiroma Actions Group for Umar Jagaba.
The initiative is aimed at empowering 1,000 women across three local government areas of Suleja, Gurara and Tafa, while Gurara and Tafa local government areas are already covered, the programs will be round off in Suleja on Friday.