The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) mentioned the 50th anniversary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) serves as a chance to mirror on the duty of non secular management in strengthening national unity and selling peaceful coexistence.
A press release by the Secretary-General of NSCIA, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, mentioned the Council considers the 50th anniversary of CAN a big milestone not solely for the Christian group but in addition for the Nigerian nation.
It mentioned that all through this era, Nigeria has handed by way of varied challenges and troublesome moments.
“Through these periods, religious leaders and institutions have continued to play an important role in promoting peace, dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among the diverse peoples and faith communities of the country,” it mentioned.
It mentioned the NSCIA recognises the significance of the connection between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria as the 2 communities represent the overwhelming majority of the Nigerian inhabitants and share a standard duty to advertise peace, entrench justice, advance safety, contribute to accountable citizenship and the event of our pricey nation.
“The challenges confronting our nation, significantly injustice, insecurity, poverty, unemployment, social inequality and the necessity for accountable and responsive governance, require the collective efforts of all Nigerians.
“It is on this regard that the NSCIA attaches nice significance to sustained inter-faith dialogue and cooperation.
“The Council significantly appreciates the platforms which have enabled leaders of the 2 religion communities to have interaction constructively on points affecting the peace, unity and improvement of Nigeria, together with the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).
“The 50th anniversary of CAN is subsequently a chance to mirror on the duty of non secular management in strengthening national unity and selling peaceful coexistence.
“The NSCIA believes that religious differences should never be allowed to become sources of division, hatred or violence. Rather, our respective faiths should continue to inspire us towards justice, compassion, peaceful coexistence and service to humanity,” the assertion mentioned.
The Council congratulated the President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh; the National Executive Committee (NEC), the assorted Christian denominations and Associations below its umbrella as nicely as Christians throughout the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
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