Family instability fuelling insecurity – Cleric
Dr Taofeeq Miqdad, a Navy Captain and Chief Imam of the Defence Headquarters Mosque in Abuja, has identified family instability as a critical driver of national insecurity and political instability in Nigeria. He spoke at the 2nd Ramadan Annual Lecture in Ekiti State, organised by the spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, in […]
Dr Taofeeq Miqdad, a Navy Captain and Chief Imam of the Defence Headquarters Mosque in Abuja, has identified family instability as a critical driver of national insecurity and political instability in Nigeria.
He spoke at the 2nd Ramadan Annual Lecture in Ekiti State, organised by the spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akintunde Rotimi, in honour of the National Vice President of Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Aare Sulaiman Ogunlayi.
In his lecture titled “Build the Family to Build the Nation,” Dr Miqdad stressed that strong family structures are the foundation of a stable nation.
The cleric said Nigeria would be more peaceful if children were raised with responsibility before they ventured into politics.
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“There’s a strong connection between family stability, societal stability, and national stability. If the family collapses, society will collapse; if the family is unstable, society will be unstable,” he said.
Dr Miqdad emphasised that addressing family security is key to solving national security challenges, adding that unity among families—irrespective of ethnic or religious backgrounds—would foster peace across the country.
Akintunde Rotimi, who represents Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said Nigeria’s crises could be mitigated if families instilled values of peace and responsibility in their children before they engaged in politics.
A highlight of the gathering was the presentation of an award to Rotimi by the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Ekiti North Senatorial District, in recognition of his unwavering support for the Muslim community.
In his remarks, Aare Sulaiman Ogunlayi urged the Muslim community to uphold the lessons of Ramadan in their personal and communal lives, emphasising the importance of strong families in the development of Ekiti State and Nigeria.
He also commended Rotimi for his commitment to religious inclusivity, describing the annual lecture as a testament to his pledge to respect all faiths.