Hamzat urges Nigerians to shun discrimination
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to shun discrimination in whatever guise either gender, ethnicity, or religious considerations. Hamzat made the call during the 7th
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to shun discrimination in whatever guise either gender, ethnicity, or religious considerations.
Hamzat made the call during the 7th Annual Ramadan Lecture and Special Prayers in memory of Late (Oba) Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat, held at Mushin, Lagos, where he described Ramadan as a timely reminder that humanity is one body and that God has empowered everyone to act with kindness, fairness, and respect towards one another.
He added that worship should be reflected on how people treat others, stressing that ethnicity or social background, whether Yoruba, Igbo, or any other group, is part of God’s design and should never be a basis for division, but rather a foundation for unity and peaceful coexistence in the country.
“All these menaces, such as kidnapping, robbery, and other vices, should stop. As humanity, we should deal with ourselves with maximum love and respect. God has empowered all of us to treat each other well. We shouldn’t discriminate based on gender or ethnicity because it is not something one can control. I am a Yoruba man; I did not choose to be. Someone else is Igbo, and that does not matter. That is God’s choice,” Hamzat stated.
The Deputy Governor explained that the fasting period, observed annually by Muslims and Christians, serves as a spiritual reminder that actions have consequences, as ‘whatever one sows will eventually be reaped’. He stressed that the essence of the season is to encourage good conduct, kindness toward neighbours, and peaceful coexistence within the community.
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According to him, society can only thrive when people see themselves as one body, reject discrimination, and choose to relate with one another with fairness, compassion, and humanity.
The deputy governor noted that leadership in Nigeria requires not only knowledge but also the courage to take bold decisions that will drive sustainable growth and development. He added that the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to yield positive results, citing improvements in food prices, the oil sector, and the broader economy.
