By Sulaimon Salau

The Members of the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Ahmadiyya Elders) have described justice and Islamic principles of transparency and accountability as major factors that would drive the anticipated growth in Nigeria.

The group, in a communique issued after the 48th yearly national Ijtema’ah held in Abuja, said the Federal Government needs to work had to life worthwhile for it’s citizenry.

The convention themed: “Making Living Worthwhile for All: Islamic Solutions to Economic and Security Challenges” bemoaned the current situation of things in Nigeria.

They traced the origin to when Nigeria had once been a pride of place for both citizen and non-citizens alike, bearing upon prevailing peace, tranquility and harmony in the country;

According to them: “The numerous human and natural resources which Nigeria is richly and lavishly gifted with had once been a source of prosperity for all and sundry, resulting in great comfort and Paradise on earth for all;

“Nigeria derailed quite significantly the moment our comfort went into our heads and we unwittingly allowed a severance in the nation’s intergenerational transfer of cultural heritage, moral values and societal ethical standards,” the convention stated.

It was however noted that the nation started to witness a reversal of fortunes as a result of the act of ingratitude to God, on the part of most Nigerian citizens by their flagrant disobedience to the directives of their Lord, hence a land which used to flow of honey and milk now became a land of hunger, fear and abject poverty for the masses of the people.

The group also pointed out that religious leaders who used to be sources of light, hope and guidance have also become so avaricious and rapacious in worldly pursuits that the poor masses are now left with no one empathizing with them.

They expressed worry that wealth distribution in the country is now negatively skewed in favour of the privileged few and to the detriment of the less privileged many, causing lots of psychosocial imbalance, anxiety and agitations among the poor masses.

The participants, however, insisted that a top-down attitudinal and orientational change must be imbibed by every Nigerian if the country must get out of this quagmire and achieve a paradigm shift.

They stressed that the society must first embrace justice, noting that expecting peace in the absence of justice is akin to wanting to pluck oranges on a mango tree.

The Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya stated that the leaders should remember that all human beings are creatures of God who deserve meaningful living.

They therefore called on the Nigerian government to embrace ethical practices driven by Islamic principle which promotes transparency and accountability.

The convention also called for prohibition of Riba (interest) in the running of the economy, noting that the concept of profit/risk sharing as enshrined in Islamic banking and finance should be embraced in the management of the nation’s economy.

Among the participants at the convention were the executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Alh Engr Abdullah Sule, who was represented by Alh Muhammad Bashir.

The Onah of Abaji and Chairman FCT Abuja Council of Traditional rulers, His Royal Majesty, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa was also represented where a  total of 2,235 people participated.

A total number of 640 patients were attended to; 167 people were screened for visual activity, 96 of whom received eye glasses; 258 laboratory tests, including but not limited to, fasting blood sugar, malaria rapid tests, blood pressure, among many others were done. It is worthy of note that all the 640 patients had their prescribed drugs.

The Sadr (President) of the Majlis, accompanied by some of his officers paid courtesy visits to notable dignitaries within Abuja metropolis and neighbouring cities in the FCT

By Sulaimon Salau

The Members of the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya Nigeria (Ahmadiyya Elders) have described justice and Islamic principles of transparency and accountability as major factors that would drive the anticipated growth in Nigeria.

The group, in a communique issued after the 48th yearly national Ijtema’ah held in Abuja, said the Federal Government needs to work had to life worthwhile for it’s citizenry.

The convention themed: “Making Living Worthwhile for All: Islamic Solutions to Economic and Security Challenges” bemoaned the current situation of things in Nigeria.

They traced the origin to when Nigeria had once been a pride of place for both citizen and non-citizens alike, bearing upon prevailing peace, tranquility and harmony in the country;

According to them: “The numerous human and natural resources which Nigeria is richly and lavishly gifted with had once been a source of prosperity for all and sundry, resulting in great comfort and Paradise on earth for all;

“Nigeria derailed quite significantly the moment our comfort went into our heads and we unwittingly allowed a severance in the nation’s intergenerational transfer of cultural heritage, moral values and societal ethical standards,” the convention stated.

It was however noted that the nation started to witness a reversal of fortunes as a result of the act of ingratitude to God, on the part of most Nigerian citizens by their flagrant disobedience to the directives of their Lord, hence a land which used to flow of honey and milk now became a land of hunger, fear and abject poverty for the masses of the people.

The group also pointed out that religious leaders who used to be sources of light, hope and guidance have also become so avaricious and rapacious in worldly pursuits that the poor masses are now left with no one empathizing with them.

They expressed worry that wealth distribution in the country is now negatively skewed in favour of the privileged few and to the detriment of the less privileged many, causing lots of psychosocial imbalance, anxiety and agitations among the poor masses.

The participants, however, insisted that a top-down attitudinal and orientational change must be imbibed by every Nigerian if the country must get out of this quagmire and achieve a paradigm shift.

They stressed that the society must first embrace justice, noting that expecting peace in the absence of justice is akin to wanting to pluck oranges on a mango tree.

The Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyya stated that the leaders should remember that all human beings are creatures of God who deserve meaningful living.

They therefore called on the Nigerian government to embrace ethical practices driven by Islamic principle which promotes transparency and accountability.

The convention also called for prohibition of Riba (interest) in the running of the economy, noting that the concept of profit/risk sharing as enshrined in Islamic banking and finance should be embraced in the management of the nation’s economy.

Among the participants at the convention were the executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Alh Engr Abdullah Sule, who was represented by Alh Muhammad Bashir.

The Onah of Abaji and Chairman FCT Abuja Council of Traditional rulers, His Royal Majesty, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa was also represented where a  total of 2,235 people participated.

A total number of 640 patients were attended to; 167 people were screened for visual activity, 96 of whom received eye glasses; 258 laboratory tests, including but not limited to, fasting blood sugar, malaria rapid tests, blood pressure, among many others were done. It is worthy of note that all the 640 patients had their prescribed drugs.

The Sadr (President) of the Majlis, accompanied by some of his officers paid courtesy visits to notable dignitaries within Abuja metropolis and neighbouring cities in the FCT