The District Chief Executive for Nadowli-Kaleo, Mary Haruna, has called on the Muslim community to embrace unity, peace, and forgiveness as essential pillars for development, during her visit to pray with the Muslim community in the district capital, Nadowli.
Addressing congregants after the prayers, Madam Haruna emphasised that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of division and hostility. She urged the people to foster harmonious relationships and uphold the values of tolerance and mutual respect in their daily lives.
Touching on public health concerns, the DCE highlighted the need for greater awareness and prevention of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), which remains a threat in the district. She advised residents to ensure proper ventilation in their sleeping areas, avoid overcrowding, and drink plenty of water as preventive measures against the disease.
Madam Haruna also stressed the importance of sanitation, calling on residents to keep their environment clean at all times. She specifically cautioned against the indiscriminate disposal of sachet water plastics, urging proper waste management practices to safeguard public health.
Reflecting on the spiritual significance of the fasting period, she described fasting as a form of penance that brings forgiveness, mercy, and divine blessings. However, she underscored that these benefits can only be realised when faith is accompanied by action.
“Our religious practices must be backed by actionable faith,” she stated. “If we profess to be believers yet fail to show love, compassion, and support for one another, then we cannot expect to receive the blessings we seek from Allah.”
The DCE further encouraged residents to support government initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods across the district, noting that collective effort is key to achieving sustainable development.
On social issues, Madam Haruna expressed concern over declining moral standards among the youth, particularly in relation to indecent dressing. She observed that many young people who attend religious gatherings continue to dress inappropriately, and called on both parents and religious leaders to take responsibility in guiding and correcting them.
She also raised an alarm over the increasing use of hard drugs among the youth, describing it as a growing menace in the district. According to her, substance abuse is negatively affecting the health, education, and future prospects of young people, while also contributing to rising crime rates. She urged parents to play a more active role in monitoring and mentoring their children to curb the trend.
Madam Haruna’s visit and message resonated strongly with the Muslim community, reinforcing the need for unity, discipline, and shared responsibility in building a better Nadowli-Kaleo
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