Governor-elect Nasir Idris has called on religious leaders to work with the government and communities to build a decent society in Kebbi.

A statement by Mr Idris’s special adviser, Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday said the governor-elect made the appeal when he met with Muslim leaders in Kebbi.

The governor-elect said his pledge to establish a ministry for religious affairs was to coordinate all efforts towards societal reorientation.

“The sole objective of establishing religious ministry is to create awareness on the need to shun all forms of social ills towards building a decent, moral and sound society,” stated Mr Idris. “I want to use this medium to seek your advice whenever I deviate from the right course as well as your prayers for Allah to guide me right and give me the wisdom to lead the people of Kebbi to the promised land.”

The leader of the delegation and chairman of the Ulama Committee in the state, Baite Lawal, said the visit was to identify with the governor-elect and pray for him.

“We are here to express our gratitude to God almighty, who gives power to whom He pleases and takes it from whom He pleases. Our major contribution now is to continue to pray for you to succeed in the upcoming task before you,” said Mr Lawal.

The ulama committee chair added, “We wish you well and may the almighty give you the ability and capability to deliver the goods successfully.” 

(NAN)