Cleric urges FG to tackle poverty, recover economy

By Sadiq Abubakar

Maiduguri

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Khalifah Aliyu Abulfathihi, has urged the federal government to urgently dress the lingering problem of poverty and sliding economy bearing its burden on majority of the poor masses of Nigeria.
The cleric, who made the call to mark Eid el Maulud, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to create job opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths graduating from tertiary institutions in the country in order to save the country of negative vices, including youth restiveness.
While addressing the mammoth crowd that converged in Maiduguri from far and near, including Muslim faithful from neighbouring Niger, Chad and Cameroun, Sheikh Abdulfathahi pointed the Muslim ummah to the significance of Maulud which is to celebrate the unique birth of the Messenger of God (SAW) and remember his struggles, efforts and sacrifices in promoting Islam.
He further prayed for peace, unity and stability of the country, particularly the quick return of peace to Borno state and North east as a whole.
According to him, “assisting the needy or providing succour to the poor or less privileged in the society is very rewarding and God is always with those who help others among them especially, the poor.”

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