A Muslim forum has urged the new administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure good governance that will give all Nigerians access to education and healthcare.
The forum held in Abuja on Saturday was attended by a former Minister of Sports, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi and other Muslim faithful.
The participants further asked President Buhari to also give priority to poverty alleviation in the interest of national development.
Lectures were held at the forum in the spirit of Ramadan to remind the Muslim faithful of how to contribute their quota to national development irrespective of their class in the society.
Men and women gathered to listen to what speakers at the event had to say.
In his message to the congregation, the former Minister of Sports admonished those in authority to provide good governance and basic amenities to their followers and also called on Muslims and non-Muslims to champion the course of development where ever they find themselves.
Speakers after speakers, also appealed for closer interaction between leaders and their followers, noting that everyone must give account of their actions or inaction someday.
Also at the event were representative of the wife of the President, Maryam Ibrahim and Dr Khalid Abubakar, who was the guest lecturer.
Prayers were also offered for the leaders at all levels.
