Muslims and Christians on Sunday celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, demonstrating interfaith solidarity and peaceful coexistence.\n<\/p>\n
The celebration attracted Muslim men, women and children from different communities, who joined members of the church to mark the silver jubilee.\n<\/p>\n
The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Yohanna Buru, described the celebration as an opportunity to strengthen religious harmony, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in Kaduna State.\n<\/p>\n
Buru, who is also a United Nations Peace Ambassador in Nigeria, said the church deliberately invited its Muslim neighbours and friends to celebrate the milestone.<\/p>\n
He said the gesture was aimed at strengthening existing relationships and demonstrating that people of different religious backgrounds could live together in peace.\n<\/p>\n
The cleric expressed delight over the participation of Muslims, saying their presence reflected love, acceptance and mutual understanding across religious divides.<\/p>\n
He said the church remained open to people, irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, cultural background or social status.<\/p>\n
Buru appreciated the Muslim community for identifying with the church and joining in prayers for peace and unity in Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n
He urged Muslims and Christians to recognise their shared humanity and work together.\n<\/p>\n
According to him, both religions emphasise good conduct and accountability in the hereafter, making mutual respect, forgiveness and understanding important for peaceful coexistence.\n<\/p>\n
In his remarks, a Muslim representative, Malam Yusuf Zigo, congratulated the church and its members on the anniversary.\n<\/p>\n
Zigo described the celebration as an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Muslims and Christians.\n<\/p>\n
He said the Muslim delegation attended the event to celebrate with their Christian brothers and sisters and pray for peace, love and forgiveness.\n<\/p>\n
The delegation also prayed for divine intervention to address insecurity affecting some communities and for lasting peace and stability.<\/p>\n
Team Leader of the Network of Peace Journalists, Ibrahima Yakubu, commended the pastors and imams who participated in the celebration.\n<\/p>\n
Yakubu described their participation as a demonstration of interfaith solidarity and urged religious leaders to sustain initiatives that promote dialogue and understanding.\n<\/p>\n
He said bringing Muslims and Christians together during important religious and social occasions could strengthen trust, overcome prejudice and promote lasting peace.\n<\/p>\n
He also urged religious leaders to use their influence to encourage tolerance and build bridges across communities.\n<\/p>\n
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