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The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday urged Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithfuls to allow the lessons of Hijrah( migration ) of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Medina reflect on their conducts.
AbdulRazaq admonished Muslims to allow the lessons of Hijrah reflects on their daily lives and in their relationship with Nigerians, Muslims and non- Muslims alike as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad during his life time.
The governor spoke during the 2024 Hijrah celebration (1446AH) organised by the Hijrah Islamic Organisation in Ilorin, the state capital.
Represented by the senior adviser/ counselor, Alh Saadu Salahu, the governor enjoined Muslims to
take advantage of the occasion” to visit the sick, family members in distress, and reach out to one another in kindness as brothers”.
Salahu was supported by the non-executive director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited ( NNPCL), Dr Mohammed Ghali Alaaya
He said his administration will continue to listen to the public and adjust policy response to caterto public needs.
The governor noted that ” though government decisions may appear tough but are certainly in the best interest of the society.”
He urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu to deliver on his renewed hope agenda.
“In keeping with the state policy that we started last year, tomorrow (Monday) is a work-free day in Kwara state. It is in commemoration of this important day. The public holiday, as I mentioned last year, is a recognition of your right to seek fair accommodation in the pursuit of spiritual growth and happiness.
“I urge you to continue to support our administration and that of Mr. President. In our own corners, let us avoid inflicting pains on one another”, AbdulRazaq said.
In his sermon, the national missioner of Ansraul Islam Society of Nigeria, Sheikh AbdulMumin Ayara, condemned arbitrary increament of food prices and other commodities by traders under the guise of inflation and exchange rates.
He said those hiking prices of foodstuff and other goods arbitrarily should have the fear of Allah as they would be made to account for their deeds in the hereafter .
Ayara’s views were corroborated by the representative of by Mudirul Markaz, Sheik Habeebulahi El- Ilory.
Earlier, the chairman, of Hijrah Islamic Organisation, Prof Badmas Yusuf, had urged the government to encourage foreign investment in the country even as he urged them to evolve policies that will focus on divesification of the economy.
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