Following reports that the premises of the Nigerian Immigration at Ikoyi has been taken over by religious zealots who compel staffers and applicants to join them in morning devotions, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cried out to immigration authorities and the Federal Government to save the department from religious crisis.

In a statement on Monday signed by its director, Ishaq Akintola, MURIC complained that its headquarters had been inundated with reports that Nigerians who visit the immigration office in Ikoyi, Lagos early in the mornings, were being made to partake in Christian prayers and evangelical devotion without any regard for their religious leaning.

According to Akintola, “The Ikoyi office of immigrations has been taken over by Christian fanatics who force everyone who arrives early to join in Christian prayers. They insist that there must be morning devotion before starting work every morning. The fact that they have Muslims among their staff and applicants means nothing to them. They invoke spirits and imaginary angels. They shout and scream at the top of their voices. It is madness in official quarters.

“Muslims need protection in this country. We cannot just stand by watching as Muslims are embarrassed and denigrated by overzealous Christian officials in immigration office. It is not only ridiculous but also unacceptable. It is hard to believe that Ikoyi immigration office is owned by the Nigerian government. It looks more like a Christian evangelical office.

“When did Nigeria descend to this level? How can a government department of such high status become a tool in the hands of gymnastic crusaders? We are demanding immediate cessation of this rubbish. It must also be investigated. All government offices are there for staffers to work and for visitors to receive quality service.

“How can we get that quality service when you force us to go down on our knees contrary to our belief? By the way, how can we allow civil servants to mess up tax payers for crying out loud? No serious nation will allow its work force to descend into the labyrinths of mythical religiousity and Treasure Island miracle mentality.”

MURIC affirmed that Nigerian Muslims were tax payers and major stakeholders who deserved quality service.

The Muslim human rights outfit decried the compulsion of applicants to join in morning devotion of any kind in Ikoyi immigration office in particular and any other government department for that matter.

“This phenomenon is now common in many ministries, parastatals, hospitals, clinics, market places, etc. Some Christian extremists just assume that they own this country. They arrogantly ask everyone to close their eyes in government offices every morning. They ask them to kneel down and pray.

“They should be told that Muslims pray in their homes every morning before going to work. So what is the essence of forcing us to pray in the office in Christian fashion? This ignoble practice is common where Christians are heads of department. It happens where Christians are directors. This bedlam must be brought under control.

“If anybody wants to pray in the office, let him or her pray silently and privately. It is an infringement on Allah-given fundamental rights of Muslims to compel them to kneel down and pray in Christian manner just because the boss in that office is a Christian. This is something Muslim bosses will never do and we are demanding immediate stoppage.

“It is paradoxical that the same Christian bosses and directors who force Muslims to join them in prayer are the same people who spread the misleading propaganda that Nigeria is being Islamised. This new revelation proves that they are the ones Christianising Nigeria but accusing the Muslims in order to deceive Nigerians. Our neighbours are adept at deception, outright lies and fake news.

“It may be argued that Muslims also pray at work but while that is true they never drag non-Muslims to join their prayer. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees freedom of religion and that is why whoever wants to worship should do so briefly without compelling others to join him or her. MURIC will continue to expose those who tramp upon Allah-given fundamental rights of Muslims”, he said.

The Muslim group lamented the Nigerian irony where there is excessive show of religious devotion without a commensurate level of transparency and accountability in public office.

“Our advice is that Nigerians should stop this hypocritical show of piety in criminality. How can we spend hours on our knees yet we are ‘fantastically corrupt’?

How can we compel people to join in morning devotion but demand bribes from the same people minutes later? Those who waste so much time kneeling down in prayer during working hours do not deserve full salary because they did not render full service to their country. They are cheating on government”, he added.

http://www.vondanews.com/immigration-under-fire-for-forcing-staff-applicants-to-observe-christian-prayers/

Muslim prayers also take place when Christians are there. I have participated in a Muslim prayer myself as a Christian in that same Ikoyi immigration.

MURIC again? I don't see Nigeria moving ahead with the way we take religion. I hope MURIC is aware of Mosque inside the Ikoyi passport office with no church?

MURIC should channel their energy in condemning the fraudulent act going on at our passport offices across the nation. Nigeria immigration are so corrupt to the extent that without paying amount over 10K your passport won't be printed. They will be hiding under " Paper no dey to bring passport and the little available are for people on health emergency " this is the latest tricks to get additional money from you after you've paid above official price for the passport.

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I am really tired of Muric and muslims. In any event, the allegations should be investigated and solutions preferred immediately to forestall breakdown of law and order.

austinkenneth:
Muslim prayers also take place when Christians are there. I have participated in a Muslim prayer myself as a Christian in that same Ikoyi immigration.

I am tired of Muslim antics. They should really tell us what they want under this Buhari regime.

'Invoke spirits and imaginary angels'
'Treasure Island miracle mentality'.Taking a jibe at Christianity while the hypocrite does not look at his own mode of worship.

MURIC and her fundamentalist head.There are offices where Muslims hold devotions too.

The authorities should investigate and ensure no one's rights is trampled upon.

FREEDOM OF RELIGION

But I hate all these morning devotions in government offices.

Upon all the prayer from morning till midnight, sins and corruption are rampant.
90% of us from southern Nigeria go to church every Sunday,
90% of Muslims go to mosque every Friday.
But our sins and corruption is making us to be poorer everyday,
The country is sick.
Jesus said, he that is whole need not a physician, only the sick need physician.
We need to be heal as a nation, we need Christ, we should all turn to God not in pretence.

Is staffer correct in this context?

ok.

These ppl think d world revolves around dem.. U ppl have no problem with erecting a small mosque or prayer ground in office complexes but have a problem with staffers gathering for morning devotion?

maasoap:


Gather if you want to gather. But you guys are fond of forcing everyone to participate against their beliefs most especially when the Oga at the top is an overzealous Christian.

Oh spare me dat bullcrap... Force Everyone?? Dats not jus a blatant lie but a whole load of cow dung... Why will dey force u to gather wen U neither know d songs or prayers?? Stop lying to gain unnecessary sympathy... I've had to wait on public roads simply becos Ur folks blocked public roads for prayers and we all patiently wait till U guys are done but dat is normal right??

Hm

austinkenneth:
Muslim prayers also take place when Christians are there. I have participated in a Muslim prayer myself as a Christian in that same Ikoyi immigration.

Lie lie lie. You participated when you didn't even know what to say. Lol.

“If anybody wants to pray in the office, let him or her pray silently and privately. It is an infringement on Allah-given fundamental rights of Muslims to compel them to kneel down and pray in Christian manner just because the boss in that office is a Christian. This is something Muslim bosses will never do and we are demanding immediate stoppage.

Word. Fact.

MURIC complained that its headquarters had been inundated with reports

Which mumu headquarters?
Useless one man Yoruba Muslim 'group'.

Nbote:
These ppl think d world revolves around dem.. U ppl have no problem with erecting a small mosque or prayer ground in office complexes but have a problem with staffers gathering for morning devotion?

Gather if you want to gather. But you guys are fond of forcing everyone to participate against their beliefs most especially when the Oga at the top is an overzealous Christian.

ITbomb:
But I hate all these morning devotions in government offices.

I experienced it and I was appalled... Christian or Muslim, it doesn't matter... No one should be forced to participate in religious exercise...

Indirectly they trampled on the free thinkers /atheists/agnotists rights... Upon all still , they will still collect bribe to issue the passport!! Bunch of wereys!!

madridguy:
MURIC again? I don't see Nigeria moving ahead with the way we take religion. I hope MURIC is aware of Mosque inside the Ikoyi passport office with no church?

MURIC should channel their energy in condemning the fraudulent act going on at our passport offices across the nation. Nigeria immigration are so corrupt to the extent that without paying amount over 10K your passport won't be printed. They will be hiding under " Paper no dey to bring passport and the little available are for people on health emergency " this is the latest tricks to get additional money from you after you've paid above official price for the passport.

Meanwhile, someone should help me to get my money back from Globacom Nigeria. Just now they empty my account balance and leave me with this message which I never subscribe for.

" Dear customer, your Success Model tips subscription alerts has been renewed for 150.00 NGN till 2018-08-23 00:00:00. To deactivate SMS STOP SMODEL to 577. Thank you. "

I have been calling NCC they're not picking. Glo refund my money.

A BMC using Glo? your supervisors are taking you guys for a ride.

Start acting like Ngeneukuenu in order to get a raise

diebuhari1:
Useless one man Yoruba Muslim 'group'.

....... that is giving you sleepless nights.

Let us all be tolerant. MURIC should calm down. Because of devotion, you release a press statement. Something that can be solve quietly. Oversabi organization.

madridguy:
MURIC again? I don't see Nigeria moving ahead with the way we take religion. I hope MURIC is aware of Mosque inside the Ikoyi passport office with no church?

They should exempt non Muslims from their compulsory daily devotion, it is not too much for.

Since oloyede preferred activist than to work in what he assigned for .he should resign his appointment. This man holding public office is an embarrassment to this government.

And you think the non Muslim are hold at gun point to join them?

maasoap:


They should exempt non Muslims from their compulsory daily devotion, it is not too much for.

CAN should also ask that a Church be built in that immigration office since there is a mosque in Ikoyi passport office.

The lack of church in that office is against the fundamental rights of christians.

THE USELESS TOWEL THIS USELESS MUMURIC MAN NORMALLY TIES ON HIS HEAD MUST HAVE BEEN LACED WITH DANGEROUS WEEDS. THIS MAN NA MAD ANIMAL

resurgent2019:
I am really tired of Muric and muslims. In any event, the allegations should be investigated and solutions preferred immediately to forestall breakdown of law and order.

When CAN were barking like dogs for years u have no problem with then.They are following the foot steps of CAN so enjoy.And since is compulsory for Muslims to join them in their prayers so it should also be compulsory for Christians to join Muslims in prayers.

thorpido:
'Invoke spirits and imaginary angels'
'Treasure Island miracle mentality'.Taking a jibe at Christianity while the hypocrite does not look at his own mode of worship.

MURIC and her fundamentalist head.There are offices where Muslims hold devotions too.

The authorities should investigate and ensure no one's rights is trampled upon.

There is no iota of truth in your statement Oga. Muslims will never force anyone to pray with us. But i personally was a victim of these Christian hypocrisy.
Why should you force other people of different believe to worship with you all in the name of religion. THEY ARE TRYING TO CHRISTIANIZE THE AFFAIR OF THIS COUNTRY, WHEREBY USING ISLAMIZATION AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOL.

CHRISTIANS ARE BAPTIZED THE OCEAN OF HYPOCRISY

Buh since yorubas are one, I don't see any problem with having muslims pray with their Christian brethren ...

which of the churches, if we may ask??

Jokerman:
Buh since yorubas are one, I don't see any problem with having muslims pray with their Christian brethren ...

Please, why should the Muslim join you in your prayer if may ask, isn't that compulsion? What will happen if its ViceVersa?
Ok, i know. ISlamization Rhyme will fill the whole country.
Bunch of Hypocrites