Tinubu Seeks Peace, Unity As Muslim World League Holds Abuja Security Summit

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and national unity as the Muslim World League, in collaboration with the Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), prepares to convene an international security conference in Abuja.

The conference, scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, will bring together religious leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to deliberate on peace, security, national unity and socio-economic development.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of a newly constructed mosque in Abuja by the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Scholars, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.

Idris, who had earlier received Sheikh Al-Issa at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and accompanied him to the mosque inauguration, described the visit as a demonstration of the strong relationship between Nigeria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the international community.

According to the Minister, the international security conference comes at a critical time as Nigeria continues to strengthen its national security architecture while implementing reforms and investments aimed at accelerating socio-economic development.

He said President Tinubu remained committed to ensuring peace and tranquillity in Nigeria and promoting peaceful coexistence among people of different faiths.

“The President is determined to ensure peace and tranquillity not just in Nigeria, but around the world. This is a clear demonstration of the path that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking,” Idris said.

The Minister stressed that peace and security were fundamental to Nigeria’s prosperity and stability, adding that the country’s stability would have a significant impact on West Africa and the wider African continent.

He noted that Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, had a major responsibility to promote peace and stability across the continent.

Idris said the conference would provide an important platform for religious leaders and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop practical approaches to strengthening peaceful coexistence, security and mutual understanding among Muslims, Christians and people of other faiths.

He commended the Muslim World League, JIBWIS, the Saudi Arabian Government and other stakeholders for facilitating Sheikh Al-Issa’s visit and the establishment of the mosque.

The Minister also appreciated Sheikh Al-Issa for his sustained commitment to peace, dialogue and understanding among faith communities.

Earlier, Sheikh Al-Issa commended President Tinubu for his efforts to foster peaceful coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims.

He said peace and harmony in Nigeria would contribute significantly to stability across West Africa and the wider world.

The Muslim World League Secretary-General said his visit to Nigeria was centred on promoting peace and peaceful coexistence, expressing confidence that the conference would strengthen dialogue, understanding and harmony in Nigeria and beyond.

The International Security Conference is expected to deliberate on contemporary security challenges and explore practical pathways towards greater peace, national unity, religious harmony and sustainable development.