Victor Ezeja
The latest wave of kidnappings and bandit attacks has been denounced by President Bola Tinubu, who called the development unsettling, evil, and menacing.
Speaking on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja to a delegation of the well-respected Islamic Movement Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden, President Tinubu stated that although security agencies are moving quickly to address the current situation, all necessary resources, policies, and plans will be implemented soon for the widespread education of Nigerian youths.
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According to a statement by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Auri Ngelale the President stated: “There is no weapon against poverty that is as potent as learning. Education is the antidote to the troubles agitating the nation.”
The Nigerian leaders assured them of his commitment to improving the life of the people and promoting peace, stability, and economic prosperity in the country.
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“We are dedicated to building a lasting peace with a focus on the comprehensive education of our children. We will get our teachers and their owners involved in an education process that will be relevant to the future of this country. It is important. Knowledge brought me here with your prayers and your support. Without knowledge, there is nothing to generate hope for mankind,” Tinubu stated.
In order to accelerate development in the region, in Nigeria, and throughout Africa, the President further underlined the significance of providing youngsters in Northern Nigeria with up-to-date knowledge through the already-existing Islamic learning institutions.
“Please embark on special prayers. Embark on proper education for our youths. Kidnapping and banditry are not the way of God. Shedding each other’s blood is bad. And there can be no development without peace. It is only in the area of peace that we can eliminate poverty. We must work for peace in order for our economy to grow better,” the President added.
The leader of Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden, Sheikh Muhammad Lamine Niass, affirmed in his remarks that his movement, which is known for promoting peace and tolerance, would continue to pray for Nigeria’s peaceful development while encouraging the President to carry out his reform initiatives.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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