Relieve Nigerians of effects of economic crisis, NACOMYO tells govt

GOVERNMENT at all levels has been called upon to take measures to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic crisis on the citizenry.

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO), Southern zone, made this renewed appeal in a communique signed by the chairman, Imam Idris Yusuf and secretary, Alhaj Azeez Babalola, after the zone’s 10th Dawah Retreat held in Akure, Ondo State.

NACOMYO took exception to what it called the marginalisation of Muslims in the states that constitute the zone and urged the respective state governments to address “the imbalance.”

While calling for active participation of the elite in political development of their immediate environments, the organisation frowned on “the poor quality of public policies churned out by the political class.”

NACOMYO expressed concern over the “deteriorating security situation of the country despite the avalanche of security outfits.”

It, therefore, implored all governments to be more alive to their responsibilities while also urging the citizens to be their brothers’ keepers.

The apex Muslim youth body noted the “alarming rate of human trafficking in the country,” describing it as inhuman, barbaric and unacceptable. It called for concerted efforts from all and sundry to halt the drive.

NACOMYO commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on the ban of the sale of alcohol in sachets and pet bottles. It described the decision as a step in the right direction to reduce crime in the country.

The organisation appealed to the international community to prevail on Israel to stop “the ongoing genocide” in the Gaza strip of Palestine.

Saheed Salawu