Saheed Timehin, an associate professor of Middle Eastern studies at Lagos State University, has identified insecurity and corruption as major obstacles to Nigeria’s socio-economic stability.
Timehin made these remarks on Saturday during his lecture at the 48th annual national conference of the Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyyah Muslim Elders Association, MAAN in Abuja.
The conference, themed “Making Living Worthwhile For All: Islamic Solutions to Economic and Security Challenges,” focused on addressing these critical issues.
He emphasized that the rising crime rate is severely impeding economic activities in the country.
”A secure environment creates a foundation for sustainable economic growth, attract investment, enhance productivity and foster social cohesion.
” While insecurity hampers economic progress, leading to capital plight, reduced productivity,” he said.
The don also canvased for the establishment of special courts to try corruption cases in the country.
He said corruption remains a phenomenon that requires collective efforts to address Nigeria’s economic progress.
Mr Timehin called for legal and regulatory framework reforms to enhance existing anti-corruption laws and close the loopholes.
He, therefore, advised leaders to lead by example and promote peace and security in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
(NAN)
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