8th October, 2016
The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Nigeria, Dr Mashuud Fashola has said that Nigerians must be ready to put government on its toes to deliver on their promises of good life to all irrespective of religion or ethnic background
Dr Fashola who made the call during his Friday sermon, commended the unique and unflinching sacrifices made by Nigerians since independence.
He specifically noted the tremendous support given to President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration since its inception, calling for patience as the leadership navigates out of the economic recession.
Dr Fashola, praised the ‘Change-begins-with-me’ campaign urging the country’s leadership to show practical and exemplary examples of discipline in all strata of life.
On agriculture, Dr Fashola call on government to support farmers through purchase of farm produce from the farms, direct sale to Nigerians at reasonable prices to cut down on middlemen exploitations of farmers.
He also felicitated with Muslims in the country on the occasion of the new Islamic calendar, Hijri 1438 A.H which began last Sunday.