Address, Arrest Our Deadly Period, Islamic Cleric, Olagoke Urges Government

•••Felicitates Muslims On Eid -El Fitri Celebrations

•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu 

IBADAN – As Muslims all over the coun­try celebrate this year’s Eid ‘l Fitri, the founder and spiritual head, Sha­faudeen- in- Islam Worldwide Wajajaye, Ibadan, Prof Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has urged government at all levels to address the pressing challenges facing the nation, particularly the economic crisis and incessant kidnapping and ritual killings that have claimed the lives of countless Nigerians.

in a Sallah mes­sage titled “Address and Arrest Our Deadly Period” to felicitate Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, Professor Olagoke urged the leadership of the country to respond to these dilemma with resolve and empathy, guided by the principles of justice, equity, and service to our people,

The Islamic cleric also admonished adherents of Is­lam to imbibe and put into practice the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period in their daily affairs

Olagoke emphasized the urgent need to promote values through effective policy formulation and timely policy execution to eradicate the evil culture of ritual killing, drug pushing, kleptocracy, poverty,corruption and all forms of trafficking including kidney harvesting.

“It is unfortunate that people don’t talk about values again, they think, preach and talk of wealth acquisition in the absence of work. They engage in quick money making syndrome. Sadly enough, money is the root of all evils most especially when sought for and acquired through illegal and dastardly means.

“The environment of Nigeria today is therefore fraught with Mahatma Ghandi’s prediction on the Seven Sins of the evening times: wealth without work,pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, religion without self-sacrifice and politics without principle”, he stated.

He charged those at the helms of affairs to reaffirm their commitment to the welfare of all citizens,especially the vulnerable and marginalized adding “Let us also remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH) , who emphasized the importance of caring for one another and working towards the common good.

“As leaders, you have the opportunity to be a source of hope and inspiration for the nation, fostering peace and prosperity for all.” He said

Happy Ed-El Fitri.