A congregation of Muslim and Christian clerics in Kebbi state Thursday declared that sinful acts and transgression were the major causes of Nigeria’s ongoing tribulations and trials.
They agreed that renewal of faith, submission and seeking God’s forgiveness remained the path of exiting the quagmire.
Twenty-four religious groups encompassing adherents of Islam and Christianity converged on the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, Thursday at the behest of the Kebbi state Ministry of Religious Affairs to pray for leaders and the nation.
The commissioner in the ministry, Sani Aliyu, acknowledged the contribution of clerics to good governance and security.
“We’ve gathered both Muslim and Christian scholars to deliberate on various topics to facilitate service delivery, good governance and security, through appropriate advice to leaders.
“A major landmark achievement of incumbent administration of Dr. Nasir Idris, is the establishment of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, long sought after, since the creation of Kebbi in 1991.
“We urge clerics not to listen to gossip and vituperations of the opposition, using religion,” the commissioner stated.
Among presenters of papers were Professor Abubakar Wali Argungu and the head of Tijjaniyya Movement, Khalifa Ahmad Usman Mukhtar, who admonished clerics to lead by example.
Others who spoke were Kebbi state CAN chairman, Rt. Bishop Ayuba Kanta, Rev. Nuhu Gudal, Imam Yusuf Abubakar Suru, Sheikh Umar Malisa, Sheikh Isma’ila Na-Taraba Yauri and Sheikh Abbas Jega.
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