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Don’t blame every shortcoming on government, Muslim cleric advises Nigerians

 

 

Blame

By Muftau Ogunyemi

Akure, May 20, 2019(NAN) Alhaji AbdulRafiu Ajiboye-Lagbaji, Chief Imam Allahu Wahidi Central Mosque, Ondo, has advised Nigerians to stop blaming the government for all the shortcomings in the society.

The cleric gave the advice at the 20th annual Ramadan lecture of Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fathi (NASFAT) Society, Akure Branch, on Monday at Oba-Ile, Akure.

According to him, Nigerians should think about what they can give to the country, and not what the government can give to them at all times.

The theme of the lecture is ‘Ethics of Islam in a Society with Depressed Economy’.

Ajiboye-Lagbaji, who initiated the At- Tanzil Islamic Foundation, urged Nigerians to change their attitude toward government, and should imbibe the culture of giving back to the society.

“For those of us who Allah has blessed in one way or other, should replicate from what has been given to us to the people around us.

“We need to think of what we can do to our society because doing such is the beginning of a good moral and integrity.

“Government cannot provide everything we need; it is only Allah that can provide whatever we need.

“Let us help those who do not have, especially the less privileged. Religion doesn’t stop at praying or fasting, but let us praise Allah by helping the needy in the society be you Muslims or Christians,” he said.

Earlier, Dr Ishaq Ojudu, the Chairman of the occasion, urged Muslim faithful to practice selflessness, patience, spending toward the cause of Allah, probity and accountability, in both private and public service.

“It is pertinent to note that some Muslims display negative activities which are part of their attitudinal character, most often demonstrated out if ignorance, which have damaging effect on Islam, especially in the sight of the non-Muslims.

“Perhaps, if they had got adequate and appropriate knowledge, they would rather have focused on promoting the lofty ideals of Islam,” he said.

Alhaji Kunle Sanni, Chairman of NASFAT, Akure Branch, said that the topic was chosen to find a lasting solution to the country’s economy.

“As a Muslim, the ethics of religion should reflect in our daily life; not only when you bend down to pray, what you do as human being is very germane.

“Think of what to do to serve others, and think about them before yourself,” Sanni said.(NAN)

OMA/FLP/MZA

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Edited by Folorunso Poroye/Maharazu Ahmed

 

General news

Group tasks government on security

Group tasks government on security
NAN-H-29
Security
By Usman Aliyu
Ilorin, Jan. 24, 2018 (NAN) Young Muslims’ Association of Nigeria (YMAN) has called on government at all levels to boost the nation’s.

The group urged government to ensure security of lives and property of citizens including the incessant clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country.

The association made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of its 38th annual national conference held in Aran-Orin, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara.

The communiqué was signed by the Public Relations Officer of the union, Malam Ismail Bello, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Wednesday.

However, the group enjoined citizens to exhibit some degree of tolerance and love for one another.

The communiqué also urged government to collaborate with community, religious and opinion leaders to find a workable solution to the crisis, noting that if unabated, it was capable of worsening the economy of the country.

Besides, the association urged the Federal Government to urgently end the protracted fuel scarcity causing lots of hardship to the people.

“We thought the so-called removal of subsidy has solved the problem, that it can rear its ugly head after all efforts of the government should be seen as a serious embarrassment to the nation”, it said.

The association expressed concern with what it described as cases of harassment and discrimination against Muslim women/girls in schools and offices in some cases.

“The issue bordering on the recently concluded Nigerian Law School Induction ceremony, where a Muslim lady was denied `Call to Bar’ due to her Hijab (Muslim veil) and another had her Hijab mutilated was an example of such embarrassment.

“While calling on all arms of government to ensure the matter is resolved with fairness and justice, all Nigerian citizens; Muslim and Non-Muslims alike, are to note that under no circumstance should any Nigerian be molested or denied her right due to the observance and manifestation of his or her faith”, it said.

While identifying power as one of the major problems in the country, the group said that Zakkat would eradicate poverty in the society.

The group also advocated for pre-marital blood screening as a means of reducing the rate of sickle cell disease.

This it said was necessary due to the enormous health and cost implications of present medical solutions to the disease and the anti-Islamic practices embarked upon by some victims particularly as post-marital prevention. (NAN)
AUO/MST
Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola

Health

NANS want government to provide standard medical facilities

NANS want government to provide standard medical facilities
NAN-H-21
Medicare
By Sumaila Ogbaje
Abuja, Sept. 29, 2017 (NAN) Mr Chinonso Obasi, National President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has called on Federal and State Governments to provide standard facilities to address medical needs of citizens.
Obasi made the call at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday when the former President of NANS, Mr Dauda Muhammed was flown to India for medical treatment.
Obasi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the former president had been diagnosed of liver cirrhosis which could not be treated in Nigerian hospitals.
He decried the poor and lack of standard medical facilities in public health facilities that could handle serious ailments like liver diseases, noting that even Nigerian leaders travel overseas for medical treatment.
According to him, Niger Government has released 38,000 dollars (about N13.6 million) for the treatment on the request of NANS leadership because Muhammed is from the state.
“So we are using this opportunity as a case study to plead to the governments to ensure that dividends of democracy should be at the reach of ordinary citizens because it is their right.
“I feel so disappointed in the present state of our medical facilities in the country that we even need to close down Indian Embassy before we were given visa.
“Do we need to put in a lot of struggles for something that I feel that is the essence of having government? Government is about the people; government is about making life easier for the citizens.
“It is not about creating policies, your policies must be policies that are people oriented that must suit the tradition, the culture and way of life for people to live in peace and harmony.
“At this moment, I am calling on our governments at all levels to prioritise things that could promote people’s wellbeing and lives,’’ he said.
The NANS president said that concerned students mounted pressure on the Niger government to take the responsibility of Muhammed’s treatment because of government failure to provide access to medical facilities in the country.
He however commended the government for accepting the responsibility, explaining that the patient had a lot to offer Nigeria as a former president of NANS.
“I want to thank everybody who has come here to wish our president Dauda Muhammed, a.k.a Aluta Capon, former NANS President 2011/2012 farewell.
“We wish him quick recovery and we do hope that we will pay him a visit to check the extent of treatment he is receiving over there,’’ he said.
Obasi said that the student body would continue to demand for right policies and better medical facilities for the ordinary citizens of Nigeria. (NAN)
OYS/GOM/MST
Edited by Gregory Mmaduakolam/Muhammad Suleiman Tola