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Action Aid Nigeria holds Interfaith Dialogue to fight violent extremism in Kano
Nasiru Yusuf
ActionAid Nigeria, in collaboration with Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI) have organized an interfaith dialogue with religious leaders in a bid to fight violent extremism in Kano State.
KANO FOCUS reports that interfaith dialogue has sparked controversy, especially on social media, a situation that prompted religious leaders to come and clarify the issue for peace to reign.
Speaking at the event, held in Kano on Tuesday The Executive Director of Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI) Mustapha Muhammad, said the organisation has been organising interfaith dialogue about 20 years ago.
According to him, the aim of the dialogue was to complement the government’s effort towards achieving unity, peace and harmony among diversed population of the country.
Muhammad noted that the interfaith dialogue is an avenue that gives room for unity and sustained cordial relationship between Muslims and Christians in the country.
He said “when the religious groups understand one another. There will be unity and love among them. If unity and love are achieved between religious groups, there will then be peace in the society.
“That is why we have organized this interfaith dialogue as a way to interface between Muslim and Christian clerics for better understanding of one another and for fighting violence extremism.
“Religious leaders have remained the only voice of the masses to the powers that be. So, i appeal to you, to use your places of worships to preach peace through modernized sermons and interfaith dialogue to achieve peace,” said Muhammad.
In his remarks, Taofik Abubakar Hussain from Centre for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue, Bayero University Kano, Said interfaith dialogue has historical background in Islam.
According to him, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once invited Christians for dialogue, who accepted his invitation and engaged him in dialogue in his holy mosque in Madinah.
Hussain noted that the event organized by ActionAid Nigeria was timely in view of the divergent view of interfaith dialogue recently.
He said peace is enshrined in both Quran and Bible, noting that all religious leaders must embrace it in order to achieve developed society.
On his part, Murtala Mati Dangora described the dialogue as timely, calling on both Islamic and Christian clerics to change styles of their preaching towards achieving peace in the state and beyond.
Dangora, a Christian Reverend said it is through preaching that peace could be achieved , adding that religious leaders have a great role to play to achieve peace.
“When followers see Imam and pastor together, they don’t need to be explained, they just see peace nakedly. So, that is how it is supposed to be,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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