Good Governance: I need your prayers, Buhari tells religious leaders

ABUJA- PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has
pleaded with religious leaders across the
country to pray for him to administer the
country effectively.
President Buhari also charged religious leaders
in the country to do more in supporting the
Federal Government’s efforts to transform the
nation by enshrining what he termed, the
culture of good governance and overcoming the
security challenges facing the country.
Speaking Sunday in Abuja while speaking at the
Eagle Square Abuja, venue of this year’s
Jama’atul Izalatil Bid’ah WaIkamatis Sunnah,
JIBWIS Annual Convention, President Buhari
stressed that religious leaders have a duty to
support the government in sustaining the
current peace and tranquility being enjoined
across the country.
The President who spoke through the Minister
of the Federal Capital Territory Administration,
FCTA, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello
commended the Jama’atul Izalatil Bid’ah
WaIkamatis Sunnah for uniting the Muslim
community through the preaching of Islamic
tenets which stress the importance of obedience
to constituted authority, good morals and the
need for harmonious co-existence, adding that
their efforts have greatly enhanced the unity
and socio-economic development of the nation.
He said, "I urge you to continue to support this
administration through prayers so that we can
continue to have peace and security and above
all pray for Allah’s blessings so that we can have
prosperity and good governance.
"There is no doubt that what we are witnessing
today is something that is very important to us
as Muslims and indeed to the community and
society at large. We all have a duty to continue
to support the leader of this group so that he
can continue to do the good things that he has
been doing for over thirty years”.
The occasion which featured the official
launching of the appeal fund for the building of
an Islamic Centre by the group in the Guzape
District of Abuja, had prominent personalities
including former Governors and Ministers in
attendance.
The President commended the past and present
administrations of the FCT for giving priority
attention to religious organizations in land
allocations for the establishment of worship
centres and schools for the proper grooming of
the future leaders of this great country.
Buhari acknowledged that the establishment of
the proposed Islamic centre by the Jama’atul
Izalatil Bid’ah WaIkamatis Sunnah in Abuja was
an important milestone which requires the
support of all, adding that efforts should be
made to ensure the completion of the project in
order to enhance the educational development
of the nation.
Earlier in his remark, the National Chairman of
the Ulama Council of JIBWIS Sheikh Sani Yahaya
Jingir said the proposed Islamic Community
Centre will include a Mosque, Islamic School,
Conference hall and guest quarters.
He called for prayers for the success of the
President Muhammdu Buhari led administration
and charged Muslim’s all over the country to
support the on-going reforms aimed at making
life better for the entire citizens of this country.

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