The group said a visa ban would send a strong message to those imposing Islamic laws over and above Nigeria’s constitution.
“The stupidity that the girl showed is so horrific that no Muslim would take it mildly,” the Sokoto education commissioner added.
“The punishment for Blasphemy is DEATH! in most religions including Christianity. Respect people’s religion it’s simple!”
Mr Tilde, a respected northern intellectual, said Ms Samuel’s murder was provoked and excoriated those dismissing blasphemy as uncivilised to seek a psychiatric evaluation.
The commissioner said the government introduced food monitors in boarding secondary schools to ensure quality food items to the schools.
“The exam took place when the cabinet was dissolved and there were a lot of malpractices. I have videos to that effect,” the education commissioner said.
No single case of the disease had been recorded in the state’s schools.
