The Chief Imam of Abuja, Alhaji Musa Muhammed, on Friday called on Nigerians, especially Muslims, to stop blaming anybody or group for the detention and ongoing deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.
Muhammed made the call in his sermon at a specila prayer held at the Natiomal Mosque, Abuja, as part of activities marking the nation's 52nd Independence anniversary.
He expressed the hope that notwithstanding the current situation, all affected pilgrims would perform the pilgrimage.
He was aware that efforts were ongoing by relevant authorities to address the issue.
In an interview after the sercice, Vice President Namadi Sambo, who held other top government officials, urged Nigerians to continue to be their brother's keepers for the general progress if the country.
Describing the independent anniversary as highly significant, Sambo said the administration was committed to the rapid transformation of the country.[url]The Chief Imam of Abuja, Alhaji Musa Muhammed, on Friday called on Nigerians, especially Muslims, to stop blaming anybody or group for the detention and ongoing deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.
Muhammed made the call in his sermon at a specila prayer held at the Natiomal Mosque, Abuja, as part of activities marking the nation's 52nd Independence anniversary.
He expressed the hope that notwithstanding the current situation, all affected pilgrims would perform the pilgrimage.
He was aware that efforts were ongoing by relevant authorities to address the issue.
In an interview after the sercice, Vice President Namadi Sambo, who held other top government officials, urged Nigerians to continue to be their brother's keepers for the general progress if the country.
Describing the independent anniversary as highly significant, Sambo said the administration was committed to the rapid transformation of the country.