Buhari Advises Grocery Sellers To refrain From Enforcing High prices Of food items During Ramadan

The  Ramadan fast begins on Thursday, March 23, according to the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).

The announcement was made by the NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, in a broadcast on Wednesday.

He called on all Muslims to comply accordingly and devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month, urging them to use the period to pray for the progress, peace and prosperity of the nation.

Meanwhile, the President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has called on Muslims to show kindness and love for humanity during the holy month.

In his yearly Ramadan message, Buhari urged grocery sellers to refrain from exploiting other Muslims by charging exorbitant prices for food items.

He also reminded Muslims to practice the best teachings of Islam, such as kindness and the love of humanity, and to avoid all evils that harm humanity.

Buhari expressed concern about the activities of traders who artificially increase the prices of their goods, including food, at the beginning of every month of Ramadan.

He said this kind of exploitation is against the spirit of the holy month and the spirit of Islam. The President’s appeal was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, late on Wednesday.