It further observed that the phenomenon of street begging by young and vulnerable children in the name of Qur’anic education was still thriving and remained a stain that continued to tarnish the image of the Muslim Ummah.
The observations were contained in a communiqué issued by the Muslim umbrella body at the end of its Annual Central Council (ACC) meeting in Kaduna, headquarters of the JNI.
According to a copy of the communiqué, signed by JNI secretary General Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu and made available to newsmen in Kaduna, JNI resolved that “government at all levels should take all necessary measures to provide security to all the citizens. In that regard, it was considered necessary for the Government to join hands with Traditional and Religious Leaders.
“In the same vein, all Nigerians should put sentiments aside to confront the challenge of insecurity through concerted efforts.”
JNI also resolved to continue to cooperate with the government at all levels in dealing with all insecurity issues according to the laws of the country, calling for more proactive measures in dealing with the situation.
Other resolutions by JNI, as contained in the communiqué included “that the Ummah should focus most on establishing zakat and Awqaf institutions and ensure their proper management in order to achieve poverty alleviation and economic development. That JNI should be more decisive and firm in addressing all issues affecting Islam and Muslims according to the tenets of Islam. That the JNI would partner with government in the running of integrated Almajiri schools and also collaborate with donor agencies and friendly countries to establish skill acquisition and vocational centres for our teeming youth.”
The meeting also called on all Muslim groups and individuals to lend their support and join hands with the JNI president general and Sultan of Sokoto Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, in working assiduously towards ensuring the much needed unity, peace, stability and development of Nigeria.
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