TACKLE POVERTY TO TAME INSECURITY, ISLAMIC SCHOLAR TELLS GOVT. AT 5TH ANNUAL ADEBORUWA LECTURE. ...Charges Parents on moral Pacesetting.

An Islamic scholar, CSP Raji Muhammad Jamiu, the Chief Imam, Nigeria Police Command, Lagos State, has called on government at all levels to prioritise the needs of the people as a means of tackling insecurity in the country. While stressing the needs to consider worthy applicants for Police recruitment.

CPS Jamiu made the call on Saturday in Igbogbo, at the 5th Adeboruwa Ramadan Public Lecture. He noted that no amount of money spent on security matter would make impact if the poor and the downtrodden were not well catered for.

“The downtrodden are left on their own, while many cannot afford to get food to eat; there can never be peace if these people are not considered in the wealth of the nation,” he said.

The Islamic scholar also emphasised that fair recruitment of Police Officers was critical and should be objectively and transparently implemented, as stipulated in the constitution and the Federal Character Act.

He urged government to provide economic opportunities for all segments of the society, regardless of religion and ethnicity to reduce conflict and rivalry.

CSP Jamiu, who said there was need for religious unity, encouraged Nigerians to see each other as one, criticised Parents for lack of efforts in ensuring that their children have moral values. He also berated Officers of the Nigerian Police for leaving their work to pursue personal gain, saying it is detrimental to Nigeria’s development.

Earlier, the Chairman Igbogbo/ Bayeku LCDA, Omo'ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, said that fostering religious tolerance and promoting peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths were the responsibility of all

He said that this necessitated putting up the event by His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, noting that, “as we fast and pray, we also need a deep reflection, looking through that Nigeria is passing through a fundamental period at this stage.”

Similarly, Chairman, planning committee Engr. Femi Kalejaiye, said the essence of the lecture was to re-awaken Muslims, particularly during the month of Ramadan, to the teachings of Islam.

“While we observe this month in peace, we must not forget the millions of people needs our love and care,” he said.

In his royal remarks, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, thanked the Muslim Clerics and other guests in attendance, while urging all to make use of the lecture.