Religion

Sallah: Prof Olagoke Tasks Leaders on Zero Tolerance for Corruption

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The Founder and Spiritual  Head, Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor  Sabit Ariyo Olagoke has urged political power holders to rule with the fear of  God by upholding zero tolerance for corruption and indiscipline, saying that socio-economic corruption is responsible for the security challenges the country is currently facing. 

He also charged the country’s leaders to embark on sustainable development through due process of global best practices for a better future for Nigeria and posterity.

In a congratulatory message, he personally signed to felicitate Muslims on this year’s Eid -El-Kabir celebrations, the frontline Islamic cleric  noted that Nigerians now live fake lives  leaving aside dignity of labor to corrupt enrichment with blatant impunity:

According to him, the culture of integrity, good citizenry, Education, moral discipline from the Religious sector, and ethical practices in leadership and governance are now replaced with corrupt practices because we fail to heed the voice of God in our chosen religion by paying lip service in worship: making us be bereft of wisdom and power of the discerning mind to proffer appropriate solution to our emerging challenges”

“How did we allow hoodlums to hijack and dominate our socio-economic and political scene to the detriment of our security?, he asked adding that hoodlums now kill or kidnap at will for money ritual, dictate settlement bills to release their victims, and control power at will like in Zamfara, Kaduna, Borno, Owo in Ondo State and recently Kuje Correction Centre jail break freeing more than 600 Boko Haram inmates!

Olagoke, who is the Ajagun Esin (Religion Warlord) and Mogaji Ogunelu Dynasty in Ibadanland however maintained  that the antidote to correct all beastly aberrations of life was to return to God by being scripture compliant as their lessons of Eid El Kabir

“Let us resuscitate the culture of integrity and good parenting, promote functional education through adequate funding, teach the scripture and refrain from religion commercialization”, he advised.

Prof. Olagoke enjoined adherents to use the period to offer fervent prayers for the unity and stability of the nation which is seriously under threat due to insecurity and biting economic hardship.

He also urged Muslims to exhibit peace, mutual respect, and tolerance as they celebrate Eid- el -Kabir.

Iyabo Adebisi

Religion

Most of Nigeria’s problems stem from insincere leaders – Prof. Olagoke

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The need for attitudinal change improved funding of education, the moral upbringing of children and job provision by the government as a panacea to corruption formed the focus of a day public lecture to commemorate the 2020 World Anti-Corruption Day.

The event organized by the Peacemakers Guide Humanitarian Support Organization in collaboration with Shafaudeen Centre for Religious Cooperation and Tolerance in Ibadan bemoaned high level of poverty and insecurity in Nigeria.

In a lecture by the founder, Shafaudeen in Islam, Wakajaye, Ibadan, Professor Sabit Olagoke said corruption had affected the economic development of Nigeria thereby increasing poverty and unemployment ratio.

Professor Olagoke who blamed corruption in the country to lack of sincere commitment by past political leaders, loss of moral and ethical values in the society stressed the need for integrity and patriotism by Nigerians to overcome corruption.

Representatives of National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Oyo State, Oyo State Ministry of Health and Civil Society Organizations called for renewed efforts by all and sundry to overcome the menace of corruption in the country.

In a remark, the Executive Secretary, Muslim Umah of Southwest Nigeria, MUSWEN, Professor Muslih Tayo-Yahyah and former executive secretary, MUSWEN, Professor Dawud Noibi called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention to end corruption and other crises affecting the progress of the country.

Director-General of the Peacemakers Guide Humanitarian Support Organization, Professor Adegbolagun judge said the event with the theme; “United Against Corruption” was meant to seek collective responses to address corruption as the day is being marked.

Rotimi Famakin

Education

Education: Key National Development – Prof. Olagoke

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Stakeholders have continued to clamor for improved educational standard for the youth in Nigeria to enable them compete favourably with their counterparts in developed countries. 

This was the focus of the grand finale of weeklong activities to mark this year’s International Youth Day, organized in Ibadan by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo state. 

An educationist and founder Shafuadeen in Islam, Professor Sabit Olagoke challenged government to earmark more funds for the education sector and monitor its usage to guard against saboteurs. 

Also speaking, Deputy Chief Whip, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Yusuf Adebisi and the Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, Mr. Fola Oyekunle acknowledged the need to empower the youths through quality education and said the Oyo State Assembly is poised to pass bills and motions that will bring remarkable development to education. 

Earlier, Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka said though there are challenges to surmount, the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is deploying more resources to the sector. 

Chairperson, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State, Mrs Adebobola Agbeja explained that the event was to draw the attention of stakeholders to the plight of youths especially in the education sector. 

This year’s theme for the celebration of International Youth Day is “Transforming Education”.

Mosope Kehinde