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Imams, Islamic scholars, youth leaders visit Osinbajo, praise his ‘love for all Nigerians’

By Kehinde Olatunji
01 April 2022   |   4:03 am
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stressed that unity and tolerance are crucial values needed to safeguard peace and stability in a multi-religious society like Nigeria.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stressed that unity and tolerance are crucial values needed to safeguard peace and stability in a multi-religious society like Nigeria.

He stated this on Wednesday evening when he received a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by a delegation of Imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders from all over the country.

The delegation of more than 25 clerics, intellectuals and leaders of different groups was drawn from higher institutions, National Council of Ulamas, Qadiriyya Movement, Fitiyanul Islam of Nigeria, Dariya Sect, National Council of Muslim Youths, Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Jammat Tajdidul Islamy, Salafiyya Youth Movement, Imams from the National Mosque and Legislative Quarters in Apo, Abuja, among others.

Addressing the delegation, led by Prof. Siraj Abdulkarim from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Osinbajo noted: “Until you engage with the people, you can’t tell what they and others want.”

At the meeting, which turned out to be an interactive session between the Islamic leaders and the Vice President, issues such as how to promote Nigeria’s unity were tabled and discussed.

Earlier, one of the leaders of the delegation, the Chief Imam of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Abdul Hakeem Abdul Lateef, described Osinbajo as a leader who loves all Nigerians, regardless of religious or ethnic differences.

According to him, “We are here in recognition of your love for all Nigerians and your belief in the harmonious existence of our country. We understand the kind of love you have for all Nigerians.”

Abdul Lateef who was formerly Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs also observed that in Osinbajo’s office, no less than 18 Muslims were part of the senior cadre of staff including the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Rahman Ade Ipaye, who is head of the entire staff.

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