Renowned Islamic Scholars and Monarchs from various walks of life at a convergence in Bauchi appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of religious persuasions, to embark on prayers for sustained peace, unity, and prosperity in the country and for leaders at all levels to live up to their responsibilities and mandates.
The convergence was the 49th Annual Maulud of a renowned global Islamic scholar Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass, held at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, where prominent Clerics within Nigeria and African countries such as Senegal, Morocco, Algeria, Mali, Ghana, and Niger, among others, graced the religious gathering.
Speaking at the occasion, the eldest son of Nyass, Sheikh Mahiy Ibrahim Nyass, said that having seen such a tumultuous convergence of Islamic religious faithful, clearly indicates the unprecedented followers of the Prophet of Islam in Nigeria, signalling that the religion would continue to take centre stage in global affairs.
The global scholar urged Nigerians generally to fervently pray for their leaders at all levels for God to bring to an end the recurring calamities bedevilling the country and humanity.
Sheikh Mahiy Ibrahim Inyass commended the Bauchi State government, led by Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, and Sheikh Usman Bauchi, who led the Tijjaniyya faithful, for their accommodating nature in hosting the global event in Bauchi, praying for God to reward them abundantly.
Also speaking at the impressive event, the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, similarly urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the country to get out of the woods, and for peace and peaceful co-existence among the diverse ethnic groups in the country.
Similarly speaking in the same token, the emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, emphasised the need for the faithful to stand on the path of the Prophet and His Creator while praying for peace to reign supreme in the country and the globe.
The Bauchi emir also urged the Muslim faithful to continue to exhibit good deeds and be of exemplary behaviour in all their dealings and day-to-day activities for peaceful co-existence.
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed told the faithful during the Maulud that their day-to-day cries for the country’s leadership are against the hardships being faced by the governed, hence the people’s urge for good leadership.
He restated his administration’s dedication to providing more dividends of democracy and enhancing the welfare of Islamic scholars.
