Muslim, Christian leaders back MWL plan to tackle extremism, conflict in West Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria: Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa have agreed on a joint framework to tackle extremist ideologies, prevent conflict and strengthen social cohesion under a new initiative launched by the Muslim World League in Nigeria.
The agreement was reached during an international conference in Abuja led by Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, MWL secretary-general and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, and held under the patronage of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Religious leaders representing different faiths and denominations unanimously adopted the “Abuja Declaration,” which sets out a joint action plan bringing together religious leaders, government institutions and civil society organizations, according to an official MWL statement.
The agreement also establishes a new coordinating body for religious and civil leaders and institutions across West Africa, tasked with following up on commitments made under the plan and overseeing programs emerging from the initiative.
