{"id":12533,"date":"2025-02-17T07:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T07:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=12533"},"modified":"2025-02-17T08:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:08:49","slug":"nigerians-urged-to-demand-good-governance-through-constructive-engagement-as-asgat-holds-pre-ramadan-lecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/17\/nigerians-urged-to-demand-good-governance-through-constructive-engagement-as-asgat-holds-pre-ramadan-lecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerians Urged to Demand Good Governance Through Constructive Engagement as ASGAT holds Pre-Ramadan Lecture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigerians have been urged to continuously demand good governance from those entrusted with the country\u2019s leadership at all levels of government.<\/p>\n

This call was made by <\/span>Prof. Kabir Olawale Paramole<\/span> at the <\/span>Pre-Ramadan Lecture<\/span> organized by the <\/span>Lagos Chapter of the Al-Ulamau Solidarity Group for Accountability and Transparency (ASGAT)<\/span>at the <\/span>Folawiyo Central Mosque, Surulere, Lagos<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Speaking on <\/span>\u201cChanging the Dirty Game Narratives of Politics with Quranic Teachings,\u201d<\/span> Prof. Paramole reminded political leaders that they hold their positions in trust and will ultimately account for their stewardship before their Creator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He, however, emphasized that the pursuit of good governance should not be confrontational but should be achieved through <\/span>constructive dialogue<\/span> that fosters mutual benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

The university don also urged Muslims to adequately prepare for this year\u2019s <\/span>Ramadan fast<\/span> to maximize the spiritual rewards of the holy month.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In his remarks, the <\/span>National Coordinator of ASGAT, Imam Abdulateef Agboola,<\/span> stated that the group aims to <\/span>partner with the government<\/span> in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. He noted that the <\/span>Pre-Ramadan Lecture<\/span> serves as a wake-up call for Muslims to fulfill one of the pillars of Islam, <\/span>increase their consciousness of Allah, and extend kindness to others<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special prayers were also offered for Allah\u2019s guidance for national leaders to fulfill their <\/span>campaign promises of good governance and economic recovery<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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