Monarch, clerics harp on infrastructure in economy
Muslims have been enjoined to exhibit the spirit of tolerance, love among each other to foster peaceful co-existence of the country.
The Ayangburen of Ikorodu Land, Oba Kabii Shotobi offered the advice, while speaking at the 90th anniversary of Zumuratul Islamiyat Society of Nigeria in Ikeja, Lagos.
The traditional ruler stated that unity of the country is important for Nigeria to achieve the desired level of development and continue its leading role in Africa.
He called on members of the Zumuratul and other Islamic organizations to emulate the teaching of Prophet Muhammed and tolerate people with other religion belief.
In his lecture, the guest speaker and principal of the markers Islamic Institute, Agege, Sheik Abibullahi Alilory stressed the need for Islamic organizations for the society to contribute more towards development of the communities through provision of infrastructure facilities, such as healthcare centers, educational institutions and employment for youths.
Also, the Deputy President of Zumuratul Islamiyat Society of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammed Bello Oyinlomo – Danmole urged Muslims to involved more in politics so that they could be part of decision making body in the society.
Alhaji Oyinlomo – Danmole, who was a former Lagos state commissioner for home affairs said that Muslims must also endeavour to educate their children and ward so that they could be more useful to the society.
Earlier, the Medical Director of Ekemode Memorial Hospital, Dr. Naheem Ade – Ekemode called for religious unification and settlement in other to encourage peace in the world.
Ade – Ekemode commend the religious group for its contribution to the National growth through dahwah, educational improvement and welfarism of both Muslims and non-Muslims in the country.
