President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the strong
determination of his administration to forge a strong, united
nation from the diverse religious and ethnic communities in the
country.
The president stated this when he received the Tijjaniyya Muslim
Religious Movement at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.
Buhari lauded mutual understanding among the followers of the
two major religions in the country, Islam and Christianity.
“It is generally said that differences divide people. We in
Nigeria understand that there is no way a misunderstanding can
cause division among us. We are one people,” he said.
Buhari told leaders of the delegation, mostly Senegalese, that
the Tijjaniyya religious order was not new to him or to Nigerians,
citing specific communities around him who followed its ways and
commended them for being orderly, peaceful and constructive.
“The requirements of our people, whatever religion they follow,
and to whatever ethnic group they belong in Nigeria is the
same.
‘‘They need security, education and participation in an
inclusive economy. On this, we are being very fair to all
Nigerians,” he said.
The president welcomed the prayers of the religious group for
his wellbeing and for the peace and progress in Nigeria.
He urged them to convey his best wishes to President Macky Sall
of Senegal, saying, “I assure you that I am very close to your
president. He addresses me as ‘Baba’.’’
(NAN)
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