Muslims in Nigeria have been charged to rekindle their faith and renew their trust in Allah, so as to fast-track the return of the country to the path of greatness.
The call was contained in the Sallah message by the National Amir of The Companion, Engr. Kamil Olalekan and its National Public Affairs Secretary, Muideen Adeleke, on Saturday.
The group, which is an association of Muslim men in business and the professions, stressed ‘It is pertinent to harp on the need for Muslims in Nigeria to upgrade their level of piety since Allah only promises to change the conditions of those who demonstrate sincere repentance’.
It reminded Muslims to note the premium that Allah places on piety in the sacrifice of animals during the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, as neither the meat nor the blood reaches Allah.
On state of the nation, the group observed that although there are still challenges in the critical sectors, it posited that the manifestation of improvement in the security sector, energy as well as the economy is heartwarming.
‘There’s no doubting the fact that despite the challenges the country has continued to face in the critical sectors, great indications point to the fact that the reform is yielding dividends gradually’, the association contended.
‘It is however pertinent to state that while the Companion acknowledges the success so far recorded with the sustained military campaign against the insurgents, the renewed activities of the terrorists in the North East (Borno State) among others, demands a change in security tactical approach’, the statement added.
The Companion noted that with the Mid-Term report, coupled with faithful and diligent execution of the on-going reforms and the support from Nigerians, the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon be fully realized.
The Muslim group congratulated the followers of Prophet Muhammad on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Adha and advised adherents of Islam in the country, to celebrate the festival with moderation, in line with the injunctions of Allah and the tacit approval of the Prophet.
The Companion however commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the loss of lives and destruction of properties, occasioned by the recent flooding including the collapse of Mokwa bridge in the State and also condoled with the government and people of Kano State over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 22 athletes who were returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival which held recently in Ogun State.
‘We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the governments and people of Niger and Kano States, over the recent unsavory incidents in the two States, which claimed many lives and properties’, the release stated.
The Islamic group charged Nigerian leaders at all levels to lead with utmost fear of Allah, while the led cooperate with the government to enhance the quality of life of the downtrodden in the country.
It condemned the failure of the United Nations Organization (UNO) and the World’s Super Powers to stop the age-long genocide and oppression against the defenceless Palestinians in Gaza, as well as the Russia/Ukraine crisis with their concomitant devastating consequences on World peace and humanity.
‘On the Palestinian carnage, the World leaders need to pick up the gauntlet and put a stop to the arrogance and inordinate ambition of Israel’s expansionist drive in Arab land and their irresponsible backers. The United Nations Organization needs to live up to the expectation of its member-nations, which are continually oppressed and bullied by some other countries tagged as untouchables’, the group advised.
