JNI, CAN Urge Muslims, Christians To Promote Peaceful Coexistence In Kaduna

• JNI and CAN jointly called on Nigerians to promote peaceful coexistence as vital for Kaduna State’s development
• The organizations stressed the importance of peace, emphasizing that it requires sacrifices and collective efforts at all levels

Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have urged Nigerians to embrace peace and actively promote harmonious coexistence as critical components of Kaduna State’s development.

This appeal was made by these two religious bodies during the state’s celebration of International World Day of Peace, which was organized by the Kaduna Peace Commission, Mercy Corps, Global Peace Development, and Action Aid.

The JNI State Chairman, Malam Ibrahim Kufena, emphasized that Nigerians must learn to live in peace and harmony with one another, regardless of their differences.

He emphasized that peace is a prerequisite for national progress and that achieving it frequently necessitates sacrifices.

Similarly, Reverend Ma’aji Caleb, State Secretary of CAN, reminded Christians that their religious scripture teaches them to coexist peacefully with others.

Similarly, Reverend Ma’aji Caleb, State Secretary of CAN, reminded Christians that their religious scripture teaches them to coexist peacefully with others.

He urged Muslims and Christians to see peace as a shared responsibility and to work together to restore and promote it in the state and throughout the country.

The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, Dr. Saleh B. Momale, emphasized this year’s Peace Day theme, “Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for Global Goals,” as a call to action.

He emphasized the critical importance of individuals and groups taking collective responsibility for pursuing peace.

He urged all citizens, no matter how small, to contribute to the noble goal of achieving lasting peace within their spheres of influence. He explained that the goal of this collective effort is to foster peace within families, communities, villages, cities, states, countries, and, eventually, the entire world.