By prioritizing the protection of religious rights and fostering interfaith dialogues, Nigeria aims to create an inclusive society that celebrates diversity
The Methodists Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr. Ishaya Kunama, has urges the federal government under President Bola Tinubu to urgently create a federal ministry of religious and chieftaincy affairs in order to tackle the myriad of insecurity challenges bedeviling the country today.
Bishop Kunama who gave the advice during his Covenant Service Homily in Sokoto, contended that until a platform for sincere unification and understanding of one other is created, identifying perpetrators of evil and resolving emerging issues that could result to crisis in time would not be possible.
Highlighting what the ministry created will bring to the table, Bishop Kunama said, it will help end insecurity as both the religious and traditional leaders will be tasked with the responsibility of identifying the bad eggs in the midst.
The clergyman also noted that, if traditional leaders are given such mandates backed by legal framework and policies, they will be poised to identify and report troublemakers both in the town and even in the bushes within their jurisdiction.
“The establishment of a dedicated ministry for Religious and Chieftaincy Affairs in Nigeria will further embodies the government’s commitment to actively promote religious harmony, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.
“By prioritizing the protection of religious rights and fostering interfaith dialogues, Nigeria aims to create an inclusive society that celebrates diversity. Moreover, leveraging the influence of traditional leadership systems and collaborating with religious institutions will provide a solid foundation for social, economic and political progress in Nigeria”.