The Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Nigeria, Ekiti State chapter has said that it will adopt subtle methods and cooperate with the government towards ensuring that Muslims across the state are treated fairly and justly.
President of the council, Dr Hammed Bakare, who spoke with journalists in Iworoko-Ekiti promised to engage government and relevant bodies in necessary negotiations that would ensure that more Muslims are appointed into positions of authority in the state.
Bakare who spoke after taking over from Alhaji Sanni who had spent two terms of eight years as head of the council, noted that the leadership of the council would strive hard to maintain peace among Muslims and other religious organisations in order to sustain even development of the society.
The lecturer of Language Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University Of Education Science And Technology said, “one of the objectives of the council in accordance with the constitution is the promotion of Islamic solidarity by fostering brotherhood and cooperation among Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
“This council pledged that it shall strive to carry out its aims and objectives to the best of its abilities by cooperating with the government to ensure that peace reigns while Muslims are fairly treated and justice prevail.”
While speaking at the programme, the President League of Imam and Alfas in Ekiti State, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, explained that Muslims must not be treated as second class citizens.
Kewulere who expressed concern over the state of insecurity in Nigeria appealed to the government to intensify efforts to end the dastardly act which had crippled the economy and subject citizens to abject poverty.
While reacting to the poor state of roads in Ekiti State, the cleric urged the government to regulate the influx of heavy-duty vehicles and impose a levy on them so as to generate resources for regular maintenance of the roads.
Among other executives of the council are; Tajudeen Ahmed (Deputy President), Alhaji Alabi Jegede (Secretary) while Sheikh Ahmed Yusuf took over as the Public Relations Officer.
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