Kaduna governor urges unity and religious tolerance
Governor Uba Sani has called on Nigerians, especially Kaduna residents, to set aside political, religious, and ethnic differences to maintain peace in the state. Speaking at the 2026 Friends Day Worship Service at ECWA Gospel Church, he emphasized the importance of unity and mutual respect. The event brought together Muslims, Christians, traditional rulers, and community leaders to promote peaceful coexistence. Religious leaders and government officials reiterated the need for interfaith dialogue and warned against using diversity as a tool for division.
What we know
- Uba Sani, represented by Gabriel Joseph Shemang, pledged continued support for initiatives promoting religious tolerance and unity.
- The 2026 Friends Day Worship Service at ECWA Gospel Church highlighted the values of mutual respect and understanding.
- Senior Pastor Rev. Joshua Anyam cautioned politicians against turning places of worship into campaign grounds, insisting on the church’s neutrality.
- Saudat Muhammad, the first Muslim graduate from Our Lady of Hope College, Class of 2026, was quoted on the importance of unity in diversity.
- Guest preacher Josiah Idowu-Fearon and other community leaders stressed that lasting development depends on peace, unity, and religious harmony.
