Reject divisive religious narratives, IPCR tells Nigerians
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Verified Synthesis~74s readThe IPCR DG said the issue had assumed greater national and international significance amid concerns over attacks on Nigerians, including incidents involving communities targeted on the basis of their religious identities. He said such narratives were capable of deepening religious tensions and undermining national cohesion in the country.
Context & Background
- ✦The dialogue, organised by the IPCR in partnership with the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, had as its theme, “Moving Beyond ‘Us versus Them’: Strengthening Local Governance, Security and Foreign Relations to Protect Freedom of Religion or Belief in Nigeria.” In his remarks, Ochogwu said protecting freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria required evidence-based public discourse, accountable institutions, impartial security operations and stronger collaboration among government, religious institutions and communities.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:Ochogwu spoke on Friday in Abuja at the Quarterly Policy Review Dialogue of the Network of Policymakers and Religious Leaders to Support Peace, Security and Reconciliation in Nigeria.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The IPCR DG said the issue had assumed greater national and international significance amid concerns over attacks on Nigerians, including incidents involving communities targeted on the basis of their religious identities.
- He said such narratives were capable of deepening religious tensions and undermining national cohesion in the country.
- The dialogue, organised by the IPCR in partnership with the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, had as its theme, “Moving Beyond ‘Us versus Them’: Strengthening Local Governance, Security and Foreign Relations to Protect Freedom of Religion or Belief in Nigeria.” In his remarks, Ochogwu said protecting freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria required evidence-based public discourse, accountable institutions, impartial security operations and stronger collaboration among government, religious institutions and communities.
Key Facts:Friday: Ochogwu spoke on Friday in Abuja at the Quarterly Policy Review Dialogue of the Network of Policymakers and Religious Leaders to Support Peace, Security and Reconciliation in Nigeria.
Editorial Excerpt
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Joseph Ochogwu, has urged religious leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to reject divisive narratives.
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The IPCR DG said the issue had assumed greater national and international significance amid concerns over attacks on Nigerians, including incidents involving communities targeted on the basis of their religious identities.
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Ochogwu spoke on Friday in Abuja at the Quarterly Policy Review Dialogue of the Network of Policymakers and Religious Leaders to Support Peace, Security and Reconciliation in Nigeria.
