Sheikh Zakzaky: Nigeria Problems Need Collective Approach / Pics

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Leader of the Shiite Islamic Movement In Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky says Nigeria’s multi-faced problems need collective response for lasting solution.He made the statement at the annual Sallah Feast organized by the Resource Forum of the Islamic Movement at the Hussainiyyah Baqiyyatullah, Zaria.Sheikh Zakzaky decried the ever-increasing problems in Nigeria associated with poor leadership in a country where the rights and dignity, as human beings are degraded and reduced to the lowest inhuman level.He cited the example of the increasing decorating condition of education in Nigeria, where university certificate is for sale, and poor learning system and condition is becoming more and more glaring in contrast to other countries.He also said, three categories of people make or mar the society, namely rulers, religious leaders and wealth people. These categories of people, can make the difference positively or negatively to the salvation of society.Sheikh Zakzaky however said, the Nigerian people are hoping for solutions from those corrupt individuals that are ruining the country with no mercy. He said, such hopelessness has never  been the tradition in human history.He said the solution to any societal problem should come within the system itself, and from people other than those ruining the system. “You do not expect an unjust ruler to become the savoiur of the people over night, such thing has never happened in human history”.Sheikh Zakzaky further stated that, collective response is the only lasting solution to societal problem, “all must be carried along irrespective of tribe or religion”.While calling for collective approach to the problems, Sheikh Zakzaky pointed out that, “ours is to make positive contribution to the future generation so as not to allow our generation become a wasted generation”.Honourable Ebenezer, Director Research and Documentation in the Anti-Corruption Network commended the Islamic Movement for organizing the forum, which he said is similar to the on-going approach towards dialogue among civilization.He said, his contact with Islamic Republic of Iran has broadened his horizon about Shi’a and the Islamic Movement, which he said is ready to partner towards salvaging the society. Also speaking, Pastor Yohanna Buro called for closer ties with the Christian faithfuls for more understanding and collaboration. Also present are Rev Jonas Ibrahim of Ecwa Church Gombe, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Idris, the district head of U/Muazu and Hon Oyetarin Ebenezar Director of Research and Documentation Anti Corruption Network.Others present are Pastor John Pofi Secretary Youth Cristian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Sheikh Mukhtar Zubair Surajo and Osasu Obayiuwana of New African Magazine, London./129