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Stakeholders task Nigerian youths on national integration, unity

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1 year ago

February 5, 2023

Stakeholders during the workshop

Stakeholders in interfaith dialogue have urged youths to promote national integration and unity among Nigerians.

The call for was made in Kano at the TETFUND/National Research Fund- sponsored workshop on using interfaith dialogue to promote national integration at Bayero University Kano on Saturday.

Director, Centre for Quranic Studies, BUK , Prof Muhammad Babangida, who is also a Principal Investigator, said the Programme was sponsored by TETFUND with researchers from universities in the six geopolitical zones of the country.

Babangida urged the students who were also selected from universities across the six zones, to promote national integration.

He further called on them to promote peace, tolerance and understanding.

The principal researcher appealed to Nigerian youths to develop nationalistic feelings.

According to him, youths who form the critical segment of the country are not involved in interfaith dialogues.

He said that the TETFUND programme for the students of higher institution would inculcate the importance of national integration in them.

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Babangida noted that the Principal Investigators would develop a curriculum on interfaith relations which would be promoted by National Universities Commission so that a special course under General Studies (GST) would be offered in universities across the country.

Prof. Jacob Ayantayo of Department of religious studies, University of Ibadan, said the workshop would open the eyes of the students in the corollation between the two major religions to explore for unity.

Ayantayo said that the forum would foster open communication and intercultural learning among young people from diverse ethnicity and background.

“We discovered that politicians and some ill- informed religious leaders use religion to divide Nigerians.

” As a human nature, we need one another and nobody can leave alone. We can leave inter dependently.

“We want to remove ignorance that has sorrounded our religious practices and also remove suspicion, mutual suspicion, fight and bigotry,” he explained.

Dr. Sa’idu Dukawa, Head of Department, Public Administration, BUK, said unity of the country could not be negotiated.

He said that the event was an opportunity for the students to learn more about peace building.

Dukawa explained that the workshop would bridge the gap between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria.

He added that the forum would raise awareness among the youth and educate them on interfaith and intercultural dialogue in Nigeria.

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ECOWAS Parliament Meeting in Kano is to Bring Legislature Closer to the People-Barau

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2 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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Senator Barau Jibrin first Deputy Speaker ECOWAS parliament

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

Apart from their usual meetings in Abuja, the ECOWAS Parliament has brought its second extraordinary session to Kano.

Addressing the press after a closed-door session of the ECOWAS Parliament, the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, said the meeting will bring the legislature closer to the people and make them aware of the happenings.

Senator Barau said Kano, being the commercial nerve center of Northern Nigeria, is pertinent to hold the second extraordinary session in Kano.

Senator Barau said the ECOWAS Parliament’s session in Kano will discuss issues of economy, security, and other social happenings for the overall benefit of society.

According to the First Deputy Speaker, the legislatures of the 15 member countries of the subregion are here in Kano, and it’s meant for Kano people to know them and also for the Parliament to know Kano.

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Governor Muftwang Of Plateau State Bids Farewell To Muslim Pilgrims

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24 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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BY Asile Abel,Jos

The Governor of Plateau State Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has encouraged intending pilgrims from the state to embody the values of love, peace, and tolerance as they embark on the sacred journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj.

while bidding farewell to the departing pilgrims from Plateau, Governor Mutwang enjoined them to not only pray for themselves and their families but also for the restoration of lasting peace in the state.

“As you embark on the fifth pillar of Islam, you carry not only your personal aspirations but also the collective hopes and spiritual yearnings of our beloved state. The Hajj is a journey of profound reflection, steadfast faith, and a commitment to righteousness.”

He emphasized the significance of this act of worship by highlighting his administration’s unwavering support for the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and ensuring the spiritual growth and welfare of Muslims in the state.

As the Chief Security Officer of the State, Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his dedication to upholding fairness and justice for all citizens, regardless of tribe, religion, or background. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity, prioritizing the unity and prosperity of Plateau State.

“In your prayers and supplications, remember our dear State, not only for immediate peace but for sustained harmony and unity,” he urged.

Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for his support of the Muslim community in the state.

He noted that the Governor’s sponsorship of 540 out of 1,232 pilgrims, the approval of funds for the resettlement of backlog deposits and the procurement of a bus for the board demonstrated a deep commitment to the well-being of the Muslim Ummah.

He called on all to pray and support the efforts of Governor Mutwang in providing transformative leadership for Plateau State.

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NNPC Ltd Clarifies Lagos Depot Fire Incident

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1 day ago

May 19, 2024

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders.

The fire, which has since been extinguished, was as a result of petroleum products spillage within the perimeter of the tank farm.

Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd and other depots in the area have resumed loading activities.
NNPC assures that the incident will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.

This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd Olufemi O Soneye in
Abuja