Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on traders to avoid exacerbating the current economic challenges in the country. In a statement issued on Monday, Mumuni appealed to traders to contribute to alleviating the difficulties faced by citizens, particularly during the Ramadan fasting period.
Expressing the importance of facilitating a comfortable life for Muslims observing Ramadan, Mumuni, through his Media Aide, Rasheed Abubakar, urged traders not to increase the prices of essential food items nationwide. He also encouraged affluent members of society to assist those in need and the less privileged in their respective communities.
In addition, Mumuni took the opportunity to extend congratulations to Nigerian Muslims as they join their counterparts worldwide in welcoming the month of Ramadan.
Mumuni said, “Interestingly, the Ramadan fast of the Muslims is coming at a time the Christian faithful are also observing Lent, which has started since February. These are two special events for the religious community in Nigeria,” the statement read.
“I therefore urge both Muslims and Christians to make good use of this period to uplift their spirituality and especially pray for our country. We need economic recovery, increased security, prosperity and wisdom for the leaders.
“We shouldn’t lose hope in our country. Prayer is key in turning around the fortunes of Nigeria. So, we should offer a lot of prayers for the country and its leadership. We should not curse the country because it belongs to all of us”.