Clerics and traditional rulers have been asked to step up enlightenment efforts against the ‘get-rich-quick mindset’, particularly among society’s youth.
Malam Ismail Okunlola, the ‘Amir of the Companions’ for the Ilorin District, issued the request in a statement on Friday in Ilorin.

Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the College of Education in Ilorin, was brutally murdered recently by self-described Islamic preacher Abdulrahman Bello, which Okunlola denounced.
To stop society’s moral decay, he emphasized the importance of preserving fundamental family values and fostering closer ties within the community.
“The neighbourliness culture which allows community members to correct and discipline misbehaving children should be restored,” he stated.

He also warned against the growing desperation for wealth through illegal means and urged parents to take full responsibility for the moral upbringing of their children.
The Islamic leader called on governments at all levels to ensure the swift execution of court judgments, particularly in murder cases.
“We urge state governors to sign execution orders without delay once competent courts have passed judgments,” he added.
Okunlola further advocated a review of the curriculum in traditional Arabic and Islamic schools, with periodic seminars for teachers and scholars to improve supervision and guidance.

“This will help ensure proper monitoring of students’ learning, with active parental involvement,” he noted.
He also admonished youths to shun acts capable of jeopardizing their future or tarnishing their family’s reputation.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)