Mr Amosun lamented that hatred, and division had overtaken religion’s unifying purpose.
The minister further expressed hope that Eid-el-Fitr would bring people together.
The deputy governor urged Nigerians to use this period to foster forgiveness, promote peace and support one another.
Mr Sani said prayer should be the only way to commit the hearts and wills of every leader to doing right and delivering on mandates.
Some Lagos-based clerics have demanded that repented public fund-looters give the loots to charity to atone for their sins and to be socially reintegrated into society.
