Nigeria Interfaith Dialogue for Unity

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa adu Abubakar III, along with Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, and George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, participated in the first triannual meeting of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council in Abuja. Sa adu Abubakar III dismissed fears that Muslims are planning to eliminate Christians in Nigeria, emphasizing that much of the violence is misunderstood and should not be framed along religious lines. He advocated for dialogue, trust, and religious literacy, urging Nigerians to call criminals by their true designation rather than associating them with religion. Daniel Okoh echoed the call for education and understanding, highlighting that many tensions are rooted in social, economic, or political issues. George Akume stressed the importance of knowledge and empathy for national stability and called for educational institutions to promote inclusive teaching about religions. The leaders collectively emphasized dialogue as the only workable path to peace and national harmony, condemning violence carried out in the name of religion.