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The Sultan of Sokoto yesterday got on the list of eminent Nigerian citizen urging university lecturers and resident doctors to return to work and embrace dialogue.
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the leader of the Nigerian Muslim community said in his Eid-el-Kabir speech at his palace in Sokoto: “We wish to use this opportunity to call on all those on strike, especially university lecturers, to call off their strike, so as to reduce the suffering of the people,” he said, adding that “they should go back to the negotiating table in order to bring an end to the crisis”.
He said the matter is of great concern to Nigerians and that it creates a stumbling block to the development of Nigeria, reports THE NATION.
“We call on the government to listen to the complaints of the workers with the intention of solving them. The workers, on their part, should always be mindful of the suffering of teeming populace in the country.”
Speaking on the strike by medical professionals in the country, he said “The strike by the medical workers has caused the loss of many lives and untold sufferings for the sick who cannot afford going to private clinics,” adding that the matter is ”of great concern”.
“As a result of this, we wish to call on the politicians, especially those holding executive positions, to help in ensuring the security of this country. And to conduct themselves in truth and fear of Allah.”
“They should consider the security situation of the country and try to improve the lot of the people who elected them, so as to bring meaningful development to the nation,” he maintained.
He also urged governments to empower the youth through proper education and moral training, and the provision of employment opportunities.
“This would enhance the security situation and bring the desired peace in this country,” he stressed.