From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Monday, inaugurated a 23-man Committee on Inter-Religious Conference
He said the idea was part of his administration’s commitment to promote religious tolerance in the state.
The Committee is mandated to organize a befitting national conference to be held in Kano.
It could be recalled that before now, Governor Ganduje had organised two similar conferences with the sole intention of promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence among followers of different religions in the state.
According to him, “the occasion is being considered very well for the development of the state, the nation and humanity in general.
“The management of diversity in Nigeria has become an issue. A very important issue. There must always be respect of one religion on other religions.
He further stated that, “for the state to continue coexist with other nationalities, we need programmes like this. We are trying to consolidate on that.”
Sheikh Muhammad Bin Uthman, Chief Imam of Sahaba Juma’at Mosque, is the Chairman of the Committee. While Arch. Bishop Peter Ogunmuyiwa (PhD) is the Co-Chair of the Committee. State Commissioner for Information Muhammad Garba serves as the Committee Secretary.
Ganduje added that, “the membership of the committee looks at the diversity of this nation, the utterances you people are making, your behaviours towards diversity management and your commitment to nation building.
“You are to organise a befitting inter-religious Conference, you choose the appropriate theme, select appropriate date, day and venue for the proposed Conference. Part of your terms of reference, is to also provide adequate publicity, before during and after the conference.”
