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.
Shettima made the pledge in Lagos on Saturday at the 6th 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 President Tinubu was guided by the message of the day, 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’, Shettima expressed gratitude to the Secretary General of the Ansariddeen Attijaniyya for the 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 their daily interactions.
On challenges faced by the nation, Shettima acknowledged the burden of trust bestowed on President Tinubu by the Nigerian people.
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.
Shettima also spoke about the importance of internal transformation as a prerequisite for societal change.
”As Allah instructed in the Qur’an, we can only guarantee a change in our condition if we change that which is within us.”
He urged all Nigerians to lead by example, recognising their intellectual, spiritual and moral capabilities.
”We are all in search of our roads to redemption. Here, we are offering to build a nation that upholds the dignity of each person, recognises the rights of each group, and emphasises the essence of tolerance.”
He urged Nigerians to join hands in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood in fulfilling the nation’s obligations to its people and embracing the Prophet’s timeless teachings.
Earlier, President General of Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijjaniyya), Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, implored Nigerians to support the Tinubu administration to move the country forward.
Specifically, the 14th Emir of Kano and Khalifa of Tijjaniyya in Nigeria called on politicians, the business community, religious scholars and traditional rulers to focus on Project Nigeria and work towards rebuilding the nation.
Sanusi particularly thanked the President and the Vice President for the donation of an edifice to the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijjaniyya) in Abuja.
Dignitaries who attended the event include Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, National Secretary of Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijjaniyya), Yahaya Al-Qasim, former Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mukhtar Mohammed; Sheikh Siraj Inyass and Sheikh Maulud Murtania.
Others are Sheikh Buba Inyass, Sheikh Tijjani Auwal, Khalifa Danlami Agege, Sheikh Adenekan Khulafa (South West), Sheikh Faruq Almiskinubillah, Sheikh Abdullahi Uwais, Khalifa Aminubillah Akoshole, Sheikh Nuruddeen Inyass, and Sheikh Shehi Maihula, among others.
