Sanwo-Olu Advocates Peaceful Co-Existence Among Nigerians

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasized the need to promote an atmosphere of cordiality, tolerance, and peace so that government policies and programmes can be successfully implemented.

Speaking on Saturday at the closing/Prize Giving Ceremony of the 34th National Quran Recitation Competition held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, the governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat stated that Nigeria at this time requires to begin a process of rebuilding adding that it is by tolerating the views of other people that the nation can reach the zenith of its national potentials.

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He stated that his Administration will embrace and promote religious tolerance in every nook and cranny of the state.

While describing Islam as a religion of peace, he urged all Muslim faithful to preach and practice peaceful coexistence with individuals of other religious persuasions.

According to him, “With a peaceful society, we are able to practice our religion and adhere to the teaching of the Prophet (SAW) and abide by the dictates of the Almighty Allah. The point to make here is that we must pursue the high end of what our faith demands us – brotherhood of all men.”

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