Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian leaders to make the wellbeing of the people as a priority.
Atiku in a message by his media aide Paul Ibe, noted that this year’s Ramadan fasting came at a period of excruciating hardship and hunger in the country.
“While the Ramadan season encouraged charity to the less privileged, it becomes imperative on leaders to make sure that after Ramadan, governments initiate interventions that will ensure the wellbeing and welfare of the people is sustained,” he advised.
He stated those in positions of authority should practice what Prophet Muhammad taught about the obligations of leadership to the people.
“It is not enough that the government will ask that the people should brace themselves for harsh economic conditions.
“It is more sufficient for the leadership to show compassion on the masses and by acting with fear of God,” Atiku said.
He reminded Muslim faithful that the celebration of Eid-il-fitri, “should be an opportunity to remind ourselves to continue to intensify the good deeds that was embraced during Ramadan, and for the people to continue to pray for progress in our private lives and our dear country in general.”
