Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their religious and ethnic beliefs, will be protected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Mr Shettima pledged in Lagos on Saturday at the Sixth Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary National Conference and special prayer organised by the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria in honour of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

He told the gathering that Mr Tinubu was guided by the day’s message and was committed to protecting the rights and freedom of all Nigerians, regardless of their beliefs.

Delivering his keynote address on the theme “Searching for a Compass in a Multicultural World,” Mr Shettima thanked the secretary general of the Ansariddeen Attijaniyya for his exemplary guidance and dedication to preserving moral values.

He called for accountability in deeds and actions, urging all individuals to uphold the prophet’s message of fairness and inclusivity in daily interactions.

On challenges faced by the nation, Mr Shettima acknowledged the burden of trust bestowed on Mr Tinubu by the Nigerian people.

Mr Shettima called for reflection and prayer for the president and other leaders, urging all citizens to remember their purpose in a world filled with trials and distractions.

”On behalf of the president and over 200 million Nigerians, we deeply appreciate the special prayer session held by the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya, where the Quran was recited 4,444 times for Nigeria and its leader.

“In our diverse nation, it is our duty to ensure every Nigerian can practice their religion freely without fear or discrimination,” he said.

Mr Shettima also spoke about the importance of internal transformation as a prerequisite for societal change.

He urged all Nigerians to lead by example, recognising their intellectual, spiritual and moral capabilities.

The vice president urged Nigerians to join hands in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood to fulfil the nation’s obligations to its people and embrace the prophet’s timeless teachings.

“Our road to the place of hope is strewn with our commitment to building a nation with the bricks of compassion, justice, and fairness.

”The miracle of this dream rests on our adherence to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and I urge all Nigerians to join us in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood on our long walk to fulfil our obligations to the people,” Mr Shettima.

Earlier, the president general of Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijjaniyya), Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, implored Nigerians to support the Mr Tinubu’s administration to move the country forward.

(NAN)