- Titled ‘The Need To Address The Inflation Crisis In Nigeria,’ the JNI said that instead of hoarding foodstuffs, business owners should make essential commodities more affordable by lowering prices to serve as an act of charity for them
Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the umbrella body of Muslims in Nigeria led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’adu Abubakar has called on the federal and state governments to intervene in the rising cost of living before the situation worsens.
The umbrella body of Muslims in Nigeria, which made the call in a statement issued on Thursday, which was signed by its Secretary General, Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, implored the business community to resist the temptation to hoard for selfish gains.
Titled ‘The Need To Address The Inflation Crisis In Nigeria,’ the JNI said that instead of hoarding foodstuffs, business owners should make essential commodities more affordable by lowering prices to serve as an act of charity for them.
Lamenting that the current trying-time ordinary Nigerians are experiencing, occasioned by food insecurity, inflation and abject poverty is distressing, the group urged Nigerians to emulate the generosity of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by being more generous and kinder, especially during Ramadan.
It said, “The JNI under the leadership of His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, with all sense of responsibility calls on President Bola Tinubu’s government to urgently intervene over the difficulties Nigerians are passing through.
“This call is made over the exhilarating pains citizens are airing in both print and electronic media, inclusive of the social media, wherein Minna, Niger State and Lokoja, Kogi State Protests and other dissenting concerns being raised.
“In light of the troubling impact of hoarding and inflation on the availability and affordability of essential goods and services, particularly food items, the JNI is therefore compelled to raise its voice on the matter.”