Reject extremism hate – FCT minister charges clerics
Earlier in her welcome address, the National President of WIFE and convener of the prayer session, Ambassador Aisha Abdulkadir Yau, highlighted the critical role of religious leaders in sustaining national stability.
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called on religious leaders across the country to leverage their positions of authority to promote peaceful coexistence, discourage hate speech and reject violence, intolerance, and extremism.
Describing the interfaith gathering as a demonstration of shared faith and collective commitment to national stability and prosperity, the Minister emphasized that prayer has consistently occupied a special place in Nigeria’s national life, particularly during periods of uncertainty and transition.
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