Lagos Gov,Sanwo-Olu Calls On Religious Leaders To Promote Peace,Tolerance

– The governor said that the call became necessary in view of the era of rising and violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterized by a fundamental disregard for human life

– According to Sanwo-Olu, tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference, “rather it is the respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world cultures

– it is a conscious act of showing respect for other beliefs, culture and ways of life as long as it does not affect the basic right of others

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on religious leaders in the country, particularly Lagos to remain peaceful and tolerant of one another regardless of religious and tribal differences.

Sanwo-Olu made the call on Thursday in his address to mark the “Year 2019 International Day for Tolerance,” with the theme: “Enhancing Harmonious Relationship and Peace among religious bodies for better socio-economic development in the state,” in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

Those in attendance were wife of Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat who represented the Governor and his wife and various religious leaders, such as Rev. Dr. Kehinde Babarinde, President Lagos Baptist Conference, who was also a Lecturer on the occasion, Sheik Abdul-Rahman Ahmad, Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, among others.

The governor said that the call became necessary in view of the era of rising and violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterized by a fundamental disregard for human life.

According to Sanwo-Olu, tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference, “rather it is the respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human; it is a conscious act of showing respect for other beliefs, culture and ways of life as long as it does not affect the basic right of others”.

The governor urged the discussants to rub minds together on some deeper ramifications of the nation’s unity, “let us be proud of our cultural diversity and our great accomplishment even in civilization”.

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