Buhari seeks religious leaders support for united Nigeria, terrorism fight

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for continuous dialogue between leaders of the two major faiths, Islam and Christianity, for peace and stability to reign in the country.
He also urged them to unite in support of the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the novel Coronavirus pandemic.
A statement by a presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, reported the President to have made the call while speaking with the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, who called to felicitate with the President on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the observance of the Eid.
The President called for continuous dialogue between the leaders of the two major faiths for peace and stability to reign in the country.
Buhari commended the Sultan for his effective leadership of the Muslim Ummah and credited him with the unity of the community sustained under his watch.
The Sultan pledged his commitment to the continued existence of the country as one and assured the President of the support of the Sultanate in the ongoing efforts to tackle the challenges facing the nation.