SAN FRANCISCO, August 05, (THEWILL) – The Muslim World League will be organising a conference in Nigeria towards strengthening religious tolerance and understanding among Nigerians.
This was revealed on Friday, by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, a former Governor of Sokoto State and now a Senator, that the organisation would encourage followers of the two major religions in Nigeria to work closely, to engender respect and understanding among them.
According to him, the organisation is bringing together Muslim and Christian scholars to a conference aimed at strengthening knowledge on the teachings of the two religions.
Wamakko added that the conference would address issues of religious extremism, violence in the name of religion and similar issues that tend to portray religion in bad light.
He stressed the need for religious leaders at all levels to do more in sensitising their followers on the importance of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect.
Wamakko added that Nigerians must live in peace and pray for their leaders in order to reap God’s abundant blessings.
Story by David Oputah.
