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Vice President Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a return to traditional family values as solution to the country’s social and economic challenges.
Speaking at the Muslim Family Summit in Abuja, Shettima reportedly emphasised the urgent need to reinforce traditional family structures as a grassroots approach to addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nwokwocha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the importance of returning to core family values, saying it’s the cornerstone for national development.
“He listed the values to include love and mercy between spouses, maintaining harmony and balance at home, viewing marriage as a spiritual commitment and act of worship, practising kindness and good character, seeking knowledge and guidance, and recognizing the family’s responsibility in shaping individuals and society.
“Speaking this weekend during the Muslim Family Summit in Abuja, the Vice President noted the urgent need to reinforce traditional family structures as a grassroots solution to Nigeria’s pressing social and economic challenges.”
Shettima, who was represented at the summit by Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Aliyu Modibbo Umar, also recommended marriage counselling for equipping couples with the knowledge and skills needed to build stable homes.
Delivering his speech titled, “In Defence of the Family Order,” the Vice President said, “Its mission is more than a reality check—it is a guide, steering us towards embracing marriage not just as a worldly institution but as an act of worship.
“The family is not merely a social unit; it is the pillar of moral and social order in any society. Every family plays a role in producing individuals who either uphold or threaten the moral fabric of our communities.”
As he emphasised that adherence to these teachings could serve as a solution to many of the social issues facing the nation, the VP added, “When we build the family on the wrong foundation, we risk losing everything. But when we raise it upon sound Islamic principles, it becomes a fortress that preserves the values we hold dear.”
The Muslim Family Summit attended by scholars, experts and members of the public, is said to be a platform for discussing best practices in family life based on Islamic teachings.
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