STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

•VP welcomes Muslim group, calls for more inclusive interfaith dialogue


In situations of conflict, including ethnic and religious tensions, leaders must be willing to make sacrifices even at the risk of their popularity in order to attain long-lasting resolutions, peace, and progress, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this today when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) led by its Executive Chairman, Mr Disu Kamor.

MPAC is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of peace building and interfaith cohesion, among other objectives.

According to the Vice President, “there is a need to understand first of all, that there is no way that we can deal with the tensions between the faiths and ethnicities in Nigeria today unless those in leadership are prepared to make some important sacrifices.

“Those sacrifices are sacrifices even in what you say, how you say it, and then sacrifices also in the acknowledgment of whatever people are saying and the willingness to accept.

“It is very important that we don’t diminish the importance of language and respectful non-violent communication so that we are able to keep our discussions at a level that ensures that we don’t degenerate too quickly to violence.”

Citing the examples of the sacrifices made by the late South African leader, Nelson Mandela and Imam Abubakar Abdullahi of Barkin Ladi, in Plateau State, the VP said “we can all talk nicely and say the right things but unless people are prepared to make some concessions which may cost them popularity within their own group, we cannot move forward.”

(Nelson Mandela, who had spent such a long time in jail under apartheid before he became President still pushed for a South Africa where even his tormentors got equal treatment like his fellow black South Africans. In Nigeria more recently, Imam Abubakar Abdullahi in 2018, put his life on the line to save the lives of over 200 Christians who took refuge in his mosque when some gunmen attacked the village of Nghar Yelwa in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State and sought to kill the Christians.)

“These are stories of people who are not only political or religious leaders but just ordinary people, doing the right thing. Unless we are prepared to not just talk about it but to make an open display, first of all, of those who are doing the right things, but more importantly, challenging our leaders to say the right things and to be prepared to risk some popularity in order to do so, then we will just be wasting a lot of time,” Prof. Osinbajo submitted.

In addition to leaders making sacrifices, the Vice President said the notion of respectful dialogue is also crucial especially “at this time”.

His words: “the whole idea of promoting respect for other faiths and people of other ethnicities and beliefs is a very important thing especially now in our country with what we are seeing.”

Commending the Muslim group’s efforts in promoting interfaith cohesion, the Vice President noted that setting up an inclusive platform for interfaith dialogue should be an important consideration by concerned stakeholders.

“I think it is something that is important, especially one that takes into account younger people, professionals who are not necessarily religious leaders in that sense, maybe there might be a way to have a more inclusive interfaith dialogue.

“We are at a point in time in our history, where people who are responsible and like-minded from all of the faiths and ethnicities should come together to do something,” the VP explained.

Earlier in his presentation, the leader of the group, Mr Disu Kamor said MPAC has been involved in programmes and activities aimed at promoting cohesion among people of different faiths over the past decade.

He said the group is ready to collaborate with other stakeholders deepening efforts aimed at ensuring peaceful coexistence and dousing the tensions across the country among people of different faiths.


Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
30th August 2021

The Sacrifices na to dey release repented bandits back to the society with enough funds wey go reach them purchase more upgraded rifles for reinforcement of terror in the land.. Meanwhile the average law abiding citizen can't evn afford the price of foodstuffs in the market.. Spit on APC + every BMC registered on this forum..

Finally, somebody talk sense a out the attack in Jos.

Osinbajo is as bad as Buhari and firmly behind his boss in all his policies including being the head of the so called national livestock transformation program which suggested the creation of cattle colonies for fulani jihadidsts masquerading as herdsmen.
If he was not in support he would have resigned long ago. Pastor indeed.

Talk to that clueless mannequin you are serving under if he will listen. How useless can a nation be to think that an erudite professor of law is only good enough to be vice president while handing the presidency to a dullard that can't even produce his waec result.

I like the part where the Vice President said "It is very important that we don’t diminish the importance of language and respectful non-violent communication so that we are able to keep our discussions at a level that ensures that we don’t degenerate too quickly to violence.”
Nigeria is one, irrespective of our ethnic or religion. Nice one Mr VP

TheRareGem1:
Finally, somebody talk sense a out the attack in Jos.

What sense did he make about Jos? What we want to hear is that they have arrested the perpetrators not all this useless and impotent speeches they make every time these killings happen. They will just make their speeches and not do anything to apprehend the miscreants until another attacks happen then they will come to make another speech again. We are tired of that nonsense. The only sense they can make now is to crack down on the miscreants and put an end to these killings.

The next thing we go see for Frontpage tomorrow na
"What sacrifices have you and the Yoruba people made?" - Presidency Slams Osibanjo

This man should have honorably resign,

he just dey spoil his image up and down by siding with his fulani master

Sede99:
Starboy
Next President

Lol.... Yu dey whine me ni.? Na this kind talk make woman use bra take kill her neigbour last wk ooh.

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Tomahawk99:
Osinbajo is as bad as Buhari and firmly behind his boss in all his policies including being the head of the so called national livestock transformation program which suggested the creation of cattle colonies for fulani jihadidsts masquerading as herdsmen.
If he was not in support he would have resigned long ago. Pastor indeed.

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Without lies PDP supporters have absolutely nothing to contribute.

Livestock to the illerate PDP herdsmen translate to only cattle. Despite being only state that can approve for land for ranching, which most decided not to provide land.

The liars will eventually campaign for Atiku to continue the "Fulani Jihadists march" as usual. Inept jokers

This boils to everyone in this country. We should all work towards upholding peace irrespective of ethnicity and our religious beliefs in order to bring about positive, steady changes and progress.

Shooyie:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

•VP welcomes Muslim group, calls for more inclusive interfaith dialogue

30th August 2021

Osinbajo is a clown. Let him explain how he risked his own popularity for nigerias progress

We must dwell in peace with one and other irrespective of our ethnicities and religion

vedaxcool:
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Without lies PDP supporters have absolutely nothing to contribute.

Livestock to the illerate PDP herdsmen translate to only cattle. Despite being only state that can approve for land for ranching, which most decided not to provide land.

The liars will eventually campaign for Atiku to continue the "Fulani Jihadists march" as usual. Inept jokers

Who is this caveman? So your small brain tells you that anyone who disagrees with this incompetent and immoral govt of jihadists must be a member of the opposition party? You must be really dumb, they should castrate you so that you won't continue a lineage of brain dead idiots.
How many voters in Nigeria are registered members of a political party? You are dense and slow.

N

Apt

You don't practice what you preach

True...but do you really mean that No!

Prof Osinbajo is a levelheaded fellow. And I respect him a lot . However, in all honesty, in my opinion, all he said up there was gibberish.

What Nigerians are yearning for:

1. Stop the bloodletting in Nigeria.
2. Identify and prosecuting sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria.
3. Put a complete stop to the Islamization / Fulanization of Nigeria.
4. Stop open grazing / grazing routes.
5. Repentant Boko Haram/ bandits / terrorists / kidnappers should be brought to book.
6. Stop nepotism - a signature of Buhari's administration.
7. Review and overhaul the constitution.
8. States control 80% their revenues/ resources
9. Build a meritocracy country
10. Arrest and prosecute Buhari for his crimes against Nigerians.

Rea

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Tomahawk99:

Who is this caveman? So your small brain tells you that anyone who disagrees with this incompetent and immoral govt of jihadists must be a member of the opposition party? You must be really dumb, they should castrate you so that you won't continue a lineage of brain dead idiots.
How many voters in Nigeria are registered members of a political party? You are dense and slow.

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I have no use for an apt description of your background and lineage.