The Arewa community in Delta State has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating living conditions across Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to implement urgent measures to avert what it described as an impending national collapse.
Arewa Leader Speaks on Economic Hardship
Speaking to The Guardian on Thursday in Asaba, Hon. Mukhtar Usman, Deputy Secretary of the Arewa Communities in Delta State and Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Hausa/Fulani Affairs, stated that the current economic realities have become unbearable for ordinary Nigerians. He urged President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to rescue the country from worsening economic hardship and insecurity, warning that the nation is “going deep down the valley” amid rising suffering among citizens.
Call for Sincerity and Accountability
Usman emphasized that beyond economic reforms, Nigeria’s leaders must embrace sincerity, accountability, and the fear of God to overcome the nation’s numerous challenges, particularly insecurity and persistent killings in different parts of the country. “The killings in Nigeria will not stop until our leaders surrender themselves to God and seek His forgiveness. God is merciful and He will have mercy on us if we are sincere,” he stated.
He maintained that Nigerians deserve honest leadership, insisting that political leaders should “tell Nigerians the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” rather than deceive the people with promises that fail to address their daily struggles. Usman argued that prayers alone would not solve the nation’s problems if leaders and citizens continue to engage in wrongdoing and insincerity.
Appeal for Unity and Prayer
The Arewa leader also appealed to Nigerians across religious and ethnic divides to unite in prayers for the country and its leaders, saying constant condemnation of leaders without constructive support could further worsen the situation. He called on Muslims, Christians, and adherents of traditional religions to seek divine intervention for Nigeria, expressing hope that God would guide leaders towards policies capable of restoring peace, economic stability, and national unity.
