- Dr. Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan identified poor parenting as a key factor contributing to Nigeria’s rising insecurity, including insurgency and banditry
- The Ashraaf Islamic Foundation’s lecture emphasized the urgent need for action to address the child education and welfare crisis in Nigeria
Dr. Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan, Chief Imam of NASFAT Mosque in Utako, Abuja, and founder of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation, has identified poor parenting as a major cause of rising insecurity and social issues in Nigeria, including insurgency and banditry.
During the foundation’s 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiy Lecture in Abuja on Sunday, with the theme “Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Addressing the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Crisis,” he highlighted the connection between weak family structures and various societal problems.
“Boko Haram, pickpocketing, abductions, and homosexuality, along with other harmful behaviours, are due to poor parenting,” Sheikh Aliagan noted.
Speakers also emphasized the importance of strengthening family support systems, assisting orphans, and ensuring quality education. They agreed that Nigeria’s future relies on tackling this crisis.
Dr. Abdullahi Adam, Director of Programmes at Ashraaf Islamic Foundation, revealed alarming statistics on Nigeria’s child education and welfare crisis.
Research shows over 10.2 million children are out of primary school and 8.1 million out of junior secondary school. In addition, 17.5 million children are orphaned, 19 million are displaced in the North-East, and 3,500 serve as child soldiers in conflict zones.
“The theme of this year’s lecture underscores the urgent need for action,” Adam said, stressing that these issues reflect a broader humanitarian duty that aligns with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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