*Task Nigerian leaders on good governance
*Declare doom, total destruction for enemies of Nigeria
By; SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
An Islamic Cleric, Khalifa Ali Abulfatihi has appealed to Nigerian leaders at the corridors of power at all levels of government, to have the feelings of their people at heart and come to their aid by assisting and supporting the poor masses of the country.
He also called on Nigerians, irrespective of religion, tribe, origin, status, rank, position and political affiliation, to continue to pray for the peace, survival, progress and development of the country.
Khalifa stated this on Friday evening at the Maulana Sheikh Ahmad Abulfatihi Central Mosque located at Madinatu, Old Maiduguri during the closing ceremony of month of Ramadan Tafsir special prayer (Haram), congregational zikiri (Zikirin Jummaa).
He said the dua which is an annual event to mark the closing of the annual Quranic Tafsir on the 26th day of Ramadan which will be followed by closing ceremony of the Annual Special prayer/Dua {Tarawih) and Tahajud special prayer making the end of the Ramadan Fast with Eid el Fitri Sallah festival the next day, as a long standing tradition, asserting that Nigeria as a country, will never fall apart or be divided by the will of God.
The Islamic Scholar added that, Nigeria will continue to remain and stand firm, in unity and progress, despite its present socio economic challenges, while appreciating the efforts and support of government leaders at the national, state and local levels to the people, urging the leaders for more poverty alleviation and empowerment schemes to be provided to the ordinary people who are jobless and idle, roaming the streets helplessly.
He however, charged Nigerian citizens to continue to be loyal and law abiding to their leaders and traditional rulers as well as support and cooperate with the security operatives for peace to reign in all parts of the country, while declaring doom and total destruction to enemies of progress of Nigeria anywhere they may be.
Khalifa further applauded the significant efforts and sacrifices of the security agents in restoring peace and ensuring safety of lives and property of the citizenry across the country while praying for the return of permanent peace and stability to all parts of the country.
He prayed God to continue to guide and protect Nigerian leaders in steering the affairs of the country with fear of God, empathy for Nigerians and prudence while thanking all those that supported and assisted Abulfatihi Foundation annually to hold its activities in the general interest of all and sundry as well.as humanity.
In another development, Sheikh Adamu Madibbo Gidado who is also the Shettima’ Malamai of Emir of Ngazergamu, Yobe State has closed his annual Quranic Tafsiri on Saturday evening at Sheikh Madibbo Gidado Zawiya Central Jummaa Mosque, Pompomari, Falatari, off Kano road amidst mammoth crowd with special prayers for peace, unity, progress, development and stability of the nation, Nigeria and other parts of the world.
He also recognized and appreciated the support and assistance of all those that contributed in one way or the other to the successful annual Tafsiri and Iftar among others while assuring regular special prayers for all, the donors and philanthropists among others
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