The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of an Islamisation agenda in Nigeria, describing them as unfounded. He made the remarks in his capacity as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), emphasising that the council serves as a crucial platform for interfaith dialogue. The Sultan stated that dialogue remains the only viable tool to achieve national unity and lasting peace. He urged religious leaders, particularly Islamic clerics, to prioritise religious literacy among followers to curb misinformation and extremism. According to him, a well-informed religious populace will be better equipped to reject divisive ideologies. The Sultan called for sustained collaboration between Christian and Muslim leaders under the NIREC framework to strengthen mutual understanding. He reaffirmed NIREC's commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence across religious lines in Nigeria.
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