By Ishaq Zaki
Sen. Abdulaziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) has called on Islamic clerics in Zamfara to intensify prayers for the return of peace in the state and the country.
Yari made the call on Tuesday in Talata Mafara while hosting Chief Imams of Jumu’at Mosques at his residence in Talata Mafara town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area.
The source reports that the event was attended by over 1,000 Islamic clerics and Jumu’at Mosque chief imams from the state’s 14 Local Government Areas.
Yari noted that Islamic clerics, especially Imams who lead daily prayers, were closest to the people.
“As custodians of the people, you have the opportunity to mobilise your followers to embrace good deeds and intensify prayers for peace to return.
“I am therefore appealing to you to pray for the leaders to implement good policies for a better Nigeria.
“I believe that if we intensify our prayers seeking Allah’s intervention, He can resolve the challenges we face.
“I also believe everyone here has a role to play in addressing the security challenges affecting our communities,” he added.
The lawmaker urged the clerics to pray for Gov. Dauda Lawal and President Bola Tinubu to succeed in their responsibilities.
He said only prayers could restore normalcy to the state so that farmers and traders could go about their normal activities.
Yari described the recent defection of Gov. Lawal to the rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a welcome development for Zamfara.
“We welcome Gov. Lawal to the APC in good faith.
“We are all in the APC now. As former governors, we all agreed to support him to collaborate with the Federal Government to address the lingering security challenges affecting our state,” he assured.
In his remarks, Gov. Lawal, represented at the event by his Deputy, Malam Mani Mummuni, restated his administration’s commitment to continue engaging all stakeholders to address security challenges.
Lawal described religious leaders as key stakeholders in addressing societal problems.
“I appreciate your prayers for the state and the nation.
“I thank you for your kind support to my administration.
“My administration will continue to engage scholars at all levels in the development of the state,” the governor said.
He assured the clerics that his administration would continue to enhance the welfare of religious leaders across the state.
