An association of Muslim graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has called on the federal government to communicate to the masses of the people its policy direction on kidnapping, insurgency and farmer-herdsmen crises.
Speaking at the 11th Honours Programme of the Association, its National President, Alhaji Abdul-Fattah Olanlege lamented that security had continued to be a growing challenge for the nation, impacting everyone.
He said: “We implore the federal government to be more decisive in handling the situation (of kidnapping, insurgency and farmer-herdsmen crisis) and communicate more openly to earn the trust of the populace.”
He however commiserated with all the victims of the recent mayhem at the Shasha market in Ibadan.
On the achievements of the association in recent years, Olanlege said: “2020 was indeed a trying year with the Fitnah of COVID-19…What affects one affects all and we should be our brothers’ keeper. We pray for the souls of our departed brethren.”
He said: “As an Association we have our strengths which many recognise us for. But we also have our challenges and opportunities… Self-improvement and growth is never ending journey.
“This Administration, on resumption has initiated steps to leverage some of our strengths to close our obvious gaps.
“Some of these (strategies) include recruiting and engaging youths, live membership database, professional networking and mentoring, internal and external media visibility, diaspora integration into programmes.”
He said: “Our focus over the next few years will be centred around 3E’s. Educate, Empower and Empathize while building on the diversity pillars- Everyone Included, Everyone Engaged and Everyone Valued.”
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