The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa'ad Abubakar III, has dismissed concerns about a planned "Islamisation" of Nigeria, calling such narratives impossible and divisive. Speaking on Wednesday at the First Triennial Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council in Abuja, he stated that Nigeria's religious diversity is irreversible. He emphasized that Islam does not support forced religious conversion. The Sultan urged Islamic clerics to improve religious literacy among followers to prevent misinterpretation of Islamic teachings. He said religious leaders must promote peace and coexistence. The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council includes Muslim and Christian leaders tasked with fostering unity. The Sultan reiterated that Nigeria belongs to all its citizens regardless of faith. He called for sustained interfaith dialogue to address societal divisions. No timetable or specific action plan was announced for the literacy initiative. The event was attended by high-ranking clerics and religious representatives from across the country. The Sultan has held the position since 2006.
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