Leadership (Abuja)
Abdullahi Olesin
7 July 2008
Kwara — The Grand Khadi of Kwara State, Justice Abdulkadir Imam Fulani has prescribed knowledge acquisition as the only solution to the multifarious social ills plaguing the country.
Imam Fulani opined that any knowledgeable individual would prefer to engage more in good practices than social vices because of his educational attainment.
He described knowledge acquisition to include formal education, vocational training and religious instructions.
The Grand Khadi, who was the guest lecturer at the Maoulud Nahiyy celebration of Imam Issa-Elelu memorial mosque, Muritala Mohammed Way, Ilorin, therefore, stressed the need for the muslim parents to give their children sound education.
He also called on all stakeholders to ensure that every Nigerian child was empowered to acquire knowledge, as that would enable him or her to be useful to him or herself and to the nation at large.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb in a brief remark, admonished wealthy muslims to always spend their wealth on the cause of Allah.
Elelu-Habeeb, who is one of the children of the founder of the mosque, venue of the event, said Alla's reward for those who spent their resources on his cause was immeasurable.
The Chief Imam of the mosque, Ustaz Abubakar Aliy-Kema in his sermon, stressed the importance of maolud nabbiyy and enjoined muslims in the country to always emulate the virtues of Prophet Mohammed in their daily endeavours.
He particularly enjoined political leaders in the country to emulate the worthy leadership style of the prophet in administering the country.
Imam Aliy-Kamal noted that most of the problems bedeviling the nation as a result of bad leadership were avoidable if only those in positions of authority could imbibe the shinning exemplary conduct of the prophet.
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