Osinbajo speaks on Christian, Muslim harmony in Nigeria
Osinbajo said religious leaders should work towards harmonizing the Christian and Muslim communities in Nigeria.
A statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by his Media Aide, Akande Laolu quoted Osinbajo as saying: “in most societies that have been seamless, you will realize that a lot of it has to do with what men and women of God did. The Vice President stressed the need for collaboration between government and other stakeholders in promoting harmonious coexistence in Nigeria.“We should try and bring our communities together. We have a large Muslim and large Christian populations, and we can’t do anything without collaboration. Religious leaders can’t wish that away.
He then commended the contributions of the Methodist Church in the development of the society, noting that “the Church has not just contributed to the salvation of souls, but also to human capacity development, education, and health care. The World Methodist Council leader added that by working together both President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President are demonstrating a commendable and harmonious governance.
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