The Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the National Missioner of Ansraul Islam Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulmumeen Ayara, have admonished Nigerians against inflicting pains on one another, hiding under the guise of economic hardship.
The duo spoke at the occasion of this year’s Hijrah celebration (1446AH) organised by the Hijrah Islamic Organisation, held at the Ilorin Stadium Complex.
AbdulRazaq in his address, said government on her part will continue to listen to the public and adjust policy response to cater for public needs. He said government decision may appear tough but they are in the best interest of the society.
Represented by his senior special adviser and counselor, Alhaji Saad Salahudeen, the governor urged Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu to deliver in his renewed hope agenda.
The governor admonished Muslims to allow the lessons of the Hijrah celebration to reflect in their daily lives and in their relationship with Nigerians.
“In keeping with the state policy that we started last year, Monday is a work- free- day in Kwara state in commemoration of this important day. Let us take advantage of it to visit the sick, family members in distress and reach out to one another in kindness as brothers.
“The public holiday, as I had mentioned last year, is 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,” the governor said.
In his sermon, national missioner, Ansraul Islam Society of Nigeria, Sheik Abdulmumeen Ayara, decried arbitrary increment in food prices and other commodities by traders under the guise of economic hardship.
He said those hiking prices of food stuff and other goods should have the fear of Allah as they would be made to account for their deeds in the hereafter.
Similarly, in his speech, national chairman, Hijrah Islamic Organisation, Professor Badmas Yusuf, urged government to encourage foreign investment in the country even as he urged them to evolve policies that will focus on diversification of the economy.