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Lagos Residents Free To Practice Any Religion – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, ban hide Sameo-Olu, has assured that his administration will continue to protect the rights of the citizens to practice any religion of their choice without the fear of harassment or discrimination.
The Governor, stated this on Friday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos where he declared open the 34th National Qu’ran recitation competition, which will run from December 27th to January 10th in the Centre of Excellence.
The Governor noted that the competition will further enlighten all and sundry as well as exposing Muslim youths to the bright side of life as preached by Islam through the holy Qur’an.
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Sanwo-Olu reminded all that now was the time Nigeria required more programmes such as the quranic recitation to re-channel the minds of the youths toward positive ventures.
The Governor described Islam as a religion of peace stressing that citizens should embrace tolerance, with reference to the life of Holy Prophet Muhammed.
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar in his remarks noted that the Quran stands as a guide to life in all facets of life.
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