Address economic recession, Islamic cleric appeals to Buhari

The spiritual head of Shafaudeen-In-Islam, Professor Sabitu Ariyo Olagoke, has  appealed   to President Muhammadu  Buhari -led administration to address the problem of  the current economic recession which has  affected the youth  and children in the country.

This was   contained in a lecture entitled:  “Economic recession: Effects on children in Nigeria: The way out”  he delivered    during  the Shafaudeen Ishrat 2017, in Ibadan,  Oyo State, on Sunday.

Professor Olagoke said there  was the  need for  relief techniques  in cushioning the effect of the recessed economy through government relief strategy, adding that there is equally  the  need for philanthropists to support government in alleviating the suffering of the people, especially women, children and  the  youth.

He urged relevant stakeholders to recognise and address the relief needs of  communities in a recessed economy and    urged government to improve upon social services  for the people.

The professor also called on government at all levels to implement favourable insurance policies to cover the medical needs of  children and make education free and compulsory as well as  stressed the need for government to formulate and implement relief policies for children.

Professor  Olagoke  said that to  solve these problems, government must ensure  regular payment of salary of  workers.