Iya Adini, Anako-Abdulsalam Felicitates Muslims on Eid El-Kabir, Charges President Tinubu on Urgent Palliatives
By THECONSCIENCEng
Chief Mrs Raliat Anako-Abdulsalam, a Lagos based politician and businesswoman, who is the Iya Adini of Jamhiyat Bin Haidara Al-Haramain Islamic Society of Nigeria, has joined millions of Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria to celebrate the Eid El Kabir festival, urging them to rejoice and appreciate Almighty Allah for his benevolence, grace and mercy on them and the nation.
She also urged Muslim faithfuls to imbibe tolerance and patience as Prophet Ibrahim did.
She added that this Year’s Sallah celebration is exceptional as the nation recently witnessed a peaceful transition with the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu coming to power.
“I join all Muslim faithfuls all over the world and in Nigeria to celebrate and rejoice. As we immerse ourselves in the joy of this moment, let us be mindful of Allah’s benevolence, grace and mercy, as well as Prophet Ibrahim’s character and example.
“It’s also an exceptional celebration as the nation witnessed a peaceful change of government without chaos and bloodshed”, she said in a Eid-el-Kabir statement to Nigerians on Wednesday.
Anako-Abdulsalam who is the Yeye Oge of Ibogun Olaoparun Kingdom and a sports lover advised Nigerians to increase their good deeds and kindness to one another by helping and supporting the weak and vulnerable across the communities.
The active politician who champions the cause of more female inclusion in leadership and governance through various groups also commended President Tinubu for his swift approach to leadership, charging him to slow down on the proposed
7.5% VAT on diesel and 40% increase on electricity tariffs.
She urged him to instead try to curb the effects on petrol subsidy removal before slamming the common man with more.
“I am applauding our President BAT on the measures he put in place to strengthen our economy in a very short time and also all the policies and appointments he has made thus far.
“Mr President sir, firstly, try to curb the effects on petrol subsidy removal. What are the palliatives put in place? The average Nigerian is already struggling. We all understand that our economy is bad and need stringent measures. But slamming so much on us almost at the same time will cripple the common man, most of which are civil servants, unemployed or small/ medium business owners.
“Kindly introduce palliatives, remove insecurity so that the much needed investment in our economy can create employment, improve the currency etc., and also kindly reduce the cost of governance and then all these other measures of strengthening the economy can follow,” Anako-Abdulsalam stated.
The vibrant politician is also known for her charity efforts to support the less privileged through her Raliat Anako Abdulsalam Foundation (RAAF).
