Interfaith: Oyo Govt Seeks Deeper Commitment From Religious, Traditional Leaders, Harp On Peaceful Coexistence
Oyo State government has called upon religious and traditional leaders to play a more proactive role in promoting peaceful coexistence among various faiths in the state with a view to engender harmonious living and social justice. This appeal comes as stakeholders gather in Ibadan to strategize on charting a new course towards sustainable peace in the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Special Assistant on Interfaith Matters to the governor of Oyo state, Reverend Femi Ibikunle, was the grand finale of the statewide tour to the 33 Local Government areas to promote peace and unity among all religions in the state. The Executive Assistant on Security Matters to the state governor, Retired Commissioner of Police, Sunday Odukoya commended stakeholders for their support and cooperation with the present administration stressing however, that more work still needed to be done. He emphasized the importance and significance of collective efforts towards a common goal particularly in th