Zulum urges Muslim faithful to uphold piety, charity, moderation
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has urged the Muslim faithful to embrace the virtues of piety, charity and moderation as enshrined in the Holy Qur’an and the teachings of the holy Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Zulum said this on Sunday at the Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), on the university campus in Ile-Ife.
He highlighted the values of Ramadan as essential tools for fostering a resilient, patriotic and charitable citizenry in Nigeria.
Zulum who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, called on the Muslims to remain prayerful, patriotic, and patient throughout the holy month.
He encouraged Muslims to promote religious tolerance, engage in philanthropic endeavours, and serve as exemplary ambassadors of Islam, fostering unity and understanding with other faith communities.
Delivering a lecture titled “Navigating Economic Difficulties in Nigeria through Reliance on Allah,” the Guest Lecturer, Prof. Badmus Yusuf, urged Muslims to uphold the Islamic principles of divine reliance, equitable resource distribution through Zakat and Sadaqah (obligatory and voluntary charity), and compassion for the less privileged in society.
Yusuf advised against wasteful spending and immoral behaviour during the holy month of Ramadan, calling on the faithful to embody discipline and self-restraint.
Meanwhile, Zulum, on behalf of the people and government of Borno State, donated the sum of ₦50 million to support charitable initiatives, fraternity, and communal harmony within the OAU Muslim Community.
Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Yusuf Ali SAN, expressed gratitude to Zulum for his generosity and commitment to fostering unity across various communities in Nigeria.
Ali, while commending the Governor’s philanthropic efforts, urged Nigerian Muslim leaders to support faith-based initiatives and charitable activities to promote godliness, civic responsibility and a culture of philanthropy.
Zulum was accompanied to the event by the member representing Jere Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Honourable Abba Kyari Abba Kolo; the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe; the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar; the Senior Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Regional Integration, Dr Hassan Boguma; and Prof. Bobboi Umar.
