Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked religious leaders to use faith to promote peace and ensure prosperity for the people as well as development of society.
Osinbajo said this on Saturday when he received at the presidential villa the Senegal-based Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniya Movement, Worldwide, His Eminence, Sheikh Muhammadu Mahi Ibrahim Niass.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of religion in human development
Professor. Osinbajo praised the leader of the group, while commending the Tijjaniya Movement for its progressive ideals and compassion for the needs of the people.
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The Tijjaniya leader expressed the group’s sincere gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his support, while praying for his safety and that Nigeria will overcome all its challenges.
The Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniya worldwide and other members of the Movement across Africa converged on Gusau, the Zamfara State capital to celebrate the 36th International Maulid Anniversary in honour of the Movement’s late leader Sheikh Ibrahim Niass.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie