Bring Down Prices Of Foodstuff, Cleric Begs Govts

The national Ameer of Daaru-r-Rahmat  Islamic Society, Sheikh Musibau-deen Olawale,l has advised the federal and state governments to devise means of bringing down prices of foodstuff in the country.

The cleric, in his Eid-el-Fitr message said such a step is necessary to show the reflection of relief on exchange rates of naira to dollar.

Olawale noted that, “The prevalent economic situation occasioned by astronomical hikes  in the prices of foodstuffs  across  the country has continued to take a toll on the livelihood of all the Nigerians.

“The development is so devastating that it is very hard for the people to meet their three daily meals and this has affected the health growth of the populace.

“And with the improvement in Nigeria’s naira as against dollars, I am appealing to the federal and state governments to work together on this and ensure that the prices of foodstuffs stabilize to enable the people to have access to food,” he said.

He urged Muslims to allow the lessons of Ramadan fast to reflect on their actions and attitudes, noting  that the teachings of Ramadan remain a catalyst for a strong nation.

He said that, “Islam advocates accountability, sincerity, and support of one another and tasks an individual with good deeds in an effort to reduce hunger and poverty in the society.