Muslims and Christians celebrate church anniversary in Nigeria

Muslims and Christians in Kaduna, Nigeria, gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry.

Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the church's General Overseer, invited Muslim neighbors and friends to join the silver jubilee to strengthen bonds of friendship and promote peaceful coexistence. The event included Muslim men, women, and children from various communities who joined the congregation to pray for unity and peace.

Buru, who serves as a United Nations Peace Ambassador in Nigeria, told attendees that the church is open to everyone regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds. He urged both faiths to recognize their shared humanity and work together despite religious differences. He noted that both religions teach good conduct and belief in the afterlife. Mallam Yusuf Jibril Zigo of Kaduna congratulated the church and joined the members to pray for love and forgiveness.

The Muslim delegation also prayed for an end to insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Ibrahima Yakubu, the Team Leader of the Network of Peace Journalists, praised the religious leaders for showing interfaith solidarity and encouraged them to continue building bridges of understanding.