Shariah Council calls on Nigerian govt to address hunger, insecurity

Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), a leading Islamic body, on Tuesday, issued a strong message to the federal government (FG) urging them to prioritize the well-being of Nigerians. The council, representing Muslim leaders across the country, highlighted the issues of hunger and insecurity as pressing concerns demanding immediate action.

The council spoke as Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar, Special Adviser to.the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, and other prominent Muslims in Nigeria converged on Kaduna to deliberate on the state of the nation.

President of the council, Sheikh Abdurrasheed Hadiytullah, said, “Nigerians should not be hungry and insecure,” declared the council, underscoring the gravity of the situation.