- The Minister of Environment said the government would keep its promise to protect the environment within its available resources
Nigerians have been urged to offer prayers for the successful execution of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform initiatives aimed at fostering the sustainable development of the country.
Dr. Ishaq Salako, the Minister of Environment, made this plea during the 69th Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria annual Islamic conference held in Ilaro, Ogun State, South West Nigeria.
Addressing the role Muslims can play in advocating for climate change, Dr. Salako referenced the Islamic holy book, the Quran Chapter 21 verse 32, emphasizing the preservation of the ozone layer to support his appeal.
He said conscious Muslims must protect the environment at all times, quoting the Quran thus: “And We made the sky a protected ceiling, but they, from its signs, are turning away.”
He said part of President Tinubu’s reform programme include sustainability of the environment, especially reducing fossil fuel emission with the introduction of electric vehicles and CNG buses.
The Minister of Environment said the government would keep its promise to protect the environment within its available resources.
Dr Ishaq Salako commended the Ahmadiyya muslim community for sustaining the legacy of moral and spiritual training of young and old through the annual islamic conference for 69 years.
He recalled his younger days while attending the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Islamic conference in Lagos at the firmer Muslim Teacher Training College, Surulere.
In his words: ” Listening to various topical issues in Islam and contemporary challenges in the global space enriched his sense of commitment to islamic values and serving humanity.My parents guided me through this path of Islamic devotion. May Allah bless their souls. Coming to Ilaro for the 69th Jalsa salana- Islamic conference is a good home coming. “
He said the theme of this year’s conference, Taqwa: Pathway to Justice and Peace is symbolic towards addressing the challenges of insecurity and other social vices in the polity.