An Enugu-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdul Ishola, says youths should forgo the get-rich-quick syndrome as it has caused more damage rather than solving challenges.

“Our youths have to take it easy and check the current get-rich-quick syndrome among them and for them to take life easy, one step at a time, and learn from lives of successful older ones,” Mr Ishola said while speaking with journalists on Tuesday.

The cleric spoke on the need for Muslim faithful to continue on all the positive teachings and instruction from the Qu’ran even after the month of Ramadan.

“I want Muslims and non-Muslims to be patient and wait for the time of Almighty Allah in the most intricate issues of life,” he said.

He admonished parents to take the responsibility of the upbringing of children seriously.

“As the election is fast approaching, Nigerians must ensure they elect credible and God-fearing leaders to tackle the challenges already contending with the country.

“Nigerians should look at the big and future picture of the country such as lifting from its myriad of challenges by someone capable by words and character rather than taking stipends given by some dubious politicians at the point of voting,” he said.

The cleric also reminded Nigerians of the day of reckoning when all the work of every man would be judged by Allah.

(NAN)