The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji
Sa’ad Abubakar III yesterday said there is no country that has survived a
religious war and called on Nigerians to unite.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of a programme organised by
International Dialogue Centre KAICIID which focus on Intra-religious
Understanding in Nigeria held in Abuja, Abubakar said “there are a lot that
unite Nigerians than what divide us.”
He said Nigerians must do away with religious extremism and
focus on building peace and harmony.
Abubakar who commended both
Christians and Muslims leaders for coming together to forge a common
ground, urged them to continue to work together.
“We must take every good word that we learned here to our
families, Mosques and Churches. There are many groups that have being working
on inter faith. Let’s continue to make use of what we have resolved here,” the
Sultan said, adding that , “No country have survived a religious war.”
“Our leaders either Christians or Muslims must do the right
thing. It’s important for us to unite and this is a most better forum. We will
continue from here. We will not wait for people outside the country to do this
for us,” the Sultan added.
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, His Eminence,
Rev Samson Ayokunle said fundamentalist attacks have given Nigeria a bad name
and drive away investors.
He said a large gathering of both Christians and Muslims leaders
was very crucial adding that, “We want to put this differences behind us. Let’s
support the government of the day to defeat the insurgents.
“Churches and Mosques must raised support for the less
privilege. We must raised aid for them to bring back their lives,” he said.
Oyokunle advised Christians and Muslims to be prompt in
condemning the activities of insurgents, adding that Christians and Muslims
must do away with prejudices and suspicion.
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