President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting freedom of religion as guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution, while calling for stronger collaboration between government and faith-based organisations to promote national development.
The President made the declaration on Saturday during the commissioning of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN) National Headquarters, the Hassanat Abebi Okunnu House, in Surulere, Lagos.
Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration would continue to uphold religious liberty and encourage religious organisations to foster tolerance, peaceful coexistence and national unity.
“The government under my watch will continue to guarantee freedom of religion while encouraging religious organisations to promote tolerance, peaceful coexistence and national unity,” the President said.
Tinubu praised the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society for its more than a century of contributions to education, healthcare, humanitarian services, moral development and community advancement, describing it as one of Nigeria’s foremost Islamic organisations.
He stressed that government alone could not achieve sustainable national development, noting that faith-based institutions remain critical partners in building an enlightened, disciplined and compassionate society.
