Buhari Charges Christian, Muslim Leaders On Family Values

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Abuja advised Christian, Muslim leaders and preachers generally, in the country to give more attention to issues that strengthen the family, and build a society, describing them as “custodians of our values and of social ideals.’’
A statement made available to newsmen, yesterday, signed by his Special Adviser, Femi Adesina, said that the President spoke at the Joint National Conference of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Future Assured Initiative on Repositioning the Muslim Family for National Development.
Buhari said the family provides the bedrock for any society and deserved more attention in Nigeria.
Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan; Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari; and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar; were among the dignitaries at the event.
“In this endeavour, our religious leaders and organizations are most important catalysts. They are the custodians of our values and of our social ideals. It is, therefore, commendable that the Nigerian Supreme Council in collaboration with the Future Assured Initiative has risen up to this challenge.
“I, however, wish to call on all our religious leaders and organizations, both Christian and Muslim, to follow suit by redirecting important elements of their preaching and teachings on family issues with a view to broadening the sensitization of people at the grassroots level,’’ he said.
The President said the government would also put more effort in ensuring economic support, and empowering of family members for more stability.
“We have been conscious of the havoc poverty is wreaking on the family. We, therefore, believe that poverty alleviation is central to safeguarding the integrity of our families.