The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has reiterated its commitment to the peace and unity of the country.

In a statement, the NSCIA said all hands must be on deck to ensure that religious intolerance is not allowed to further worsen the country’s situation. It called for patriotism from all well-meaning Nigerians and foreign stakeholders in Project Nigeria to avoid acts capable of polarising the polity.

NSCIA recently observed refutations by many well-meaning Nigerians across religious divides, as well as the National Assembly’s response to the recent false allegation circulating on some international platforms and social media.

The council noted the report’s claim that there was a systematic genocidal campaign against Christians in Nigeria. It added that the report accused the government of “facilitating the mass murder of Christians”.

The Islamic body, however, said that Nigeria must not allow itself to fall into the hands of elements bent on mischief and retarding the progress made so far by the Federal Government.

”These elements have resorted to engaging in activities that verge on treason to achieve material gains. They also exploit transactions in religious antipathy as easy pathways to global recognition and fame,” the statement said.

It recalled the many intrigues that played out during the buildup to the 2023 presidential election, adding that such scenarios should not be allowed in the coming elections in the country.

According to the statement, such persons failed miserably at the project by setting Nigerians against one another while relying on external support.

After failing, NSCIA said they began seeking to delegitimise the government in power by venting lies, projecting persecution and victimhood to the global audience while being responsible for the insecurity in the land. It called on Nigerians to unite and rise above religious sentiments, adding that the negative acts of terrorists required collective efforts to be fought.

The statement said NSCIA was placing on record its decision to be quiet in the face of the attacks, innuendos, and insults against Muslims in the country because of the need to protect the corporate existence of the nation.

NSCIA noted the response of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s director of national issues and social welfare as encouraging.

(NAN)