Lagos State Governor,
Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to shun violence and
continue to live in peace and harmony in order to build a better Nigeria.
The Governor made this
call today at a Special Jumat Service organized to commemorate the 59th
Independence Day Celebrations at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central
Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu who was
represented at the event by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat stressed that
the nation cannot develop if there is violence, killing and fighting amongst
its citizens. He therefore urged everyone with a violent disposition to have a
rethink, as it is ungodly to kill anybody in Islam.
According to him, “It
is clear in Islam that if you kill a soul, you have killed a nation. Whatever
the grievances are, let us all sit down and resolve it, to have a nation where
we will live in peace and harmony, where we will be able to fulfil Allah
destiny.”
He disclosed that his
dream for Nigeria is for all Nigerians to live in peace and utilize their God
giving talents for a better nation which cannot be achieved when there is
fighting, no peace and violence.
Speaking further, the
Governor stated that Nigeria is a good country and it will be better if all
citizens are upright, do what is right always and care for one another.
“If we care for our
neighbours, our nation will be great, whatever action we take we must
understand that it affects others, as such whatever the occupation you
practice, know that your action will affect others.”
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The Governor also
enjoined parents to always create time to take care of their children and
ensure that they fulfill all their obligations as parents thereby ensuring that
the children are responsible to themselves, their neighbours and the country at
large.
“We must fulfill all
obligations to them, we have to train them, give them not only education or
religious training but also give moral training.
Earlier in his message,
the residence Imam of the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque,
Alausa, Sheikh AbdulHakeem AbdulGafar stated that the celebration calls for
reflection and called on leaders and citizens alike to be contented.
He added that diligent
and united front was necessary to aggregate the people’s collective strength to
survive the trying and challenging times in the country stressing the need for
peaceful coexistence among citizens. The cleric therefore charged all Nigerians
to always pray for the good of the country and spiritual guidance for its
leaders.
Also speaking, the
Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbule-Yusuf called on Nigerians
to be patriotic in their actions and love one another irrespective of tribe, religion
or group.
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