The Lagos State Government says it will continue to protect the right of residents to practise the religion of their choices. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said this on Friday at the 34th National Quranic Recitation Competition, organised by the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in collaboration with Muslim Community of Lagos State. ”As a government, we will continue to protect the right of every citizen to practise every religion of their choice without fear of harassment or discrimination,” he said. According to him, Islam is a religion of peace; encouraging tolerance and harmonious coexistence among all people of different beliefs. The governor said that as the country engaged in the battle against extremism, the Quran recitation programme would, among other initiatives, promote a true understanding of the religion of Islam.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2019 19:07 UTC