Insecurity: Well protect Nigerians rights regardless of religious affiliations, ethnic origin – Shettima

In a move aimed at promoting unity and tolerance in the countrys diverse society, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured that the rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their religious and ethnic beliefs, will be protected under the current administration.

Shettima made the pledge in Lagos on Saturday during a special prayer organised by the Jam’iyyatul Ansarudeen (Al Tijjaniyah) of Nigeria in honour of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. This is even as the Attijjaniyya President-General and 14th Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi II, implored Nigerians to file behind the Tinubu administration to move the country forward.

The Vice-President emphasised the importance of inclusivity and respect for religious freedom in a nation with a population of over 200 million people divided along religious and ethnic lines. He assured the gathering that President Bola Tinubu is guided by the message of the day, and is committed to protecting the rights and freedom of all Nigerians, regardless of their beliefs.

Delivering his keynote address on the theme: Searching For A Compass In A Multicultural World, the Vice-President expressed gratitude to Secretary-General of the Tijjaniyah International and the Attijjaniyya President for their exemplary guidance and dedication to preserving moral values. He called for accountability in deeds and actions, urging all individuals to uphold the Prophets message of fairness and inclusivity in their daily interactions.

Addressing the challenges faced by the nation, Shettima acknowledged the burden of trust bestowed on President Tinubu by the Nigerian people, and called for reflection and prayer for the President and other leaders, urging all citizens to remember their purpose in a world filled with trials and distractions.

VP Shettima also urged all Nigerians to lead by example, recognizing their intellectual, spiritual and moral capabilities and called for collective action, stressing the need to build a nation with the bricks of compassion, justice and fairness. He implored Nigerians to join hands in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood in fulfilling the nations obligations to its people and embracing the Prophets timeless teachings.

Earlier, Sanusi implored Nigerians to file behind the Tinubu administration to move the country forward. Specifically, the 14th Emir of Kano and Khalifa of Tijaniyya in Nigeria called on politicians, the business community, religious scholars and traditional rulers to focus on Project Nigeria, and work towards rebuilding the nation.

Dignitaries who attended the event include Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; National Secretary of Jam’iyyatul Ansar-Ud-Deen (Attijjaniyya), Saiyadi Al-Qasim, former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mukhtar Mohammed; Siraj Inyass; Maulud Murtania; Buba Inyass, Tijjani Auwal and Danlami Agege. Others are Adenekan Khulafa (South West), Ibrahim Bayero, ?an Madamin Kano, Faruq Almiskinubillah, Mushri Murtania, Abdullahi Uwais, Aminubillah Akoshole, Nuruddeen Inyass and Shehi Maih.

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