The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, says prices of food and other goods are crashing gradually in Nigeria, and President Bola Tinubu is doing his best to tackle widespread insecurity.

Mr Ogunwusi commended Mr Tinubu’s government’s efforts to address the hike in food prices and the security challenges.

“You are not alone, Mr President. The prices of food items and goods are gradually coming down,” the Ile-Ife monarch said during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja.

He was speaking on behalf of the Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria.

“You are doing your best on security, and we cannot allow you to do it alone. We will join hands to support your vision for the betterment of our nation,” the Ooni added.

Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, speaking on behalf of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), highlighted the significance of Ramadan as a period of reflection, empathy, and unity.

On the security situation in the country, Bamalli, who represented the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, NSCIA, expressed optimism that the country would return to peace and stability.

“I am happy to see representatives of Muslim and Christian communities in this room. I pray God Almighty blesses the president for him to do more to take the country to the Promised Land,” the Emir said.

Apostle Samson Fatokun, General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), noted that the Ramadan dinner with religious and traditional leaders, coincided with Maundy Thursday.

Mr Fatokun, who delivered the address of CAN president Archbishop Daniel Okoh, commended Mr Tinubu for fostering a harmonious relationship between the State and the Church.

“We are encouraged that your administration has shown great determination in tackling the challenges of kidnapping and banditry and bringing to justice the perpetrators of this dastardly act.

“We shall continue to show our support to your administration so that you can execute your noble intention for the nation,” he said.

(NAN)