ADVERTISEMENT
  • Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, September 19, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

2023: NSCIA, CAN Sign Pact To Deescalate Religious Tension

by Our Correspondent
3 years ago
in Cover Stories, News
NSCIA
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have signed a pact to deescalate religious tension in the country ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The accord was signed during the International Religious Freedom Summit organised by the Global Peace Foundation and 70 international human rights and religious freedom groups in Washington DC.

Advertisement

This is contained in a statement signed by the immediate past president of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, which he issued yesterday in Abuja.

According to him, the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Saad Abubakar, who doubles as the president-general of NSCIA, was represented by Prof. Yusuf Usman, a former executive secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme.

The apex Christian body was represented by Ayokunle.

Ayokunle said the two organisations agreed to encourage Muslims and Christians in the country to shun violence, embrace dialogue and remain committed to building resilient communities that are free from fear.

Related News

Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death For Murder

2 hours ago

2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

3 hours ago

He added that the two religious bodies also promised to embrace a vision of common humanity and speak publicly on hope for Nigeria’s peaceful and bright future.

Ayokunle said that the pact was part of the determination of religious leaders to work together and lead Nigerians out of all current crises in the country.

According to him, much of the crisis in Nigeria has a religious context, as such it is important to mobilise Muslims and Christians to ensure peaceful coexistence.

He commended the Sultan for his consistent advocacy for peaceful coexistence in the country.

According to him, the pact will help to build a stronger Nigeria that is able to tackle its challenges, including lack of security, accountability and corruption.

“The declaration we signed lays out a number of principles that we believe all Nigerians can readily affirm.

“It states that all people are endowed by the Creator with inherent value and fundamental rights.

“Regardless of nationality, ethnicity, culture, region or the many other differences that often divide us, and that the essential freedom and dignity of every person must be respected and protected.

“The declaration also calls for collaboration amongst the various traditions and faith communities in Nigeria, in order to advance the wellbeing of all and resolve conflicts peacefully.”

He said that both NSCIA and CAN vocally rejected and condemned the use of violence and coercion to spread political or religious views and identities or demean ethnic, regional, or tribal affiliation.

 

Ayokunle added that the pact demanded for peaceful, free and fair elections in 2023.

 

He added that both religious bodies agreed to push for more judicial integrity and fairness and engage leaders to tackle insecurity, reprisal attacks, kidnapping, sexual violence and organised crime.

 

Other areas of concern, according to him, include food security, education, sustainable livestock production, hostile business environment and unemployment.

 

“Certainly, individuals will have different opinions as to the causes of and solutions to all of these problems.

 

“But far more importantly, we must share a fundamental commitment to the unity of Nigeria and to work collaboratively toward solutions through peaceful and respectful means,” he added.

 

Ayokunle said that religious leaders have a duty to shepherd their communities in a way that promotes peace.

 

“We call upon all religious and political leaders and all people of faith to develop and promote solutions that are grounded in the shared values of our common humanity,” he added. (NAN)

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Tags: CANNSCIA
SendShare10179Tweet6362Share

Other News Updates

News

Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death For Murder

2025/09/18
News

2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

2025/09/18
News

Emergencies: ONSA Leads Simulation Exercise To Test National Response Preparedness

2025/09/18
News

Kwara Government Relocates NYSC Camp Over Insecurity

2025/09/18
News

Sports Reform At Heart Of Nigeria’s 2030 Games Bid ¬— Presidency

2025/09/18
News

Rivers Assembly To Probe Administrator Ibas

2025/09/18
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Haaland Scores Landmark Goal As City Beat 10-man Napoli In Champions League

Rashford Scores Twice As Barca Beat Newcastle In Champions League Opener

Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death For Murder

2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars

Fubara’s Whereabout Unknown Day After Reinstatement

Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election

Emergencies: ONSA Leads Simulation Exercise To Test National Response Preparedness

Wike Assures Of Non-interference In Fubara’s Choice Of Cabinet

Kwara Government Relocates NYSC Camp Over Insecurity

Sports Reform At Heart Of Nigeria’s 2030 Games Bid ¬— Presidency

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
    • Football
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.