What We Do We Convene Platforms In 2017, KAICIID supported the launch of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), which was the result of consultations with over 80 stakeholders and local partners in order to promote more effective and sustainable collaboration in Nigeria. As a locally owned, and legally registered…
By Ukamaka Okafor, Abuja The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Reverend Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed hope and optimism for a prosperous 2025, urging Nigerians to prioritise peace, unity, and inter-religious dialogue. In his New Year Message, Archbishop Kaigama emphasized the importance of fostering harmony and tolerance, stating,…
For those championing peace in Nigeria, 2021 ended on a depressing note. Saturday, December 18, less than two weeks before the new year, deadly violence erupted between farmers and herdsmen in the country’s central Nasarawa state. At least 45 lives were lost. Such incidents are devastatingly common. Scarcely a day passes…
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja AS part of efforts geared towards promoting unity and peace across the nation, prominent religious bodies, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), have collectively called…
Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, the Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has cautioned youths against allowing tribal and religious sentiment to divide them. Kaigama, in an exhortation at a Prayer Programme – Holy Hour With The Youth – at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral on Saturday in Abuja, urged the youths…
It was in January, ,2020. The KAICIID-supported Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) held its first peace conference, providing an important lens through which to examine conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts in Nigeria. As the Centre’s programming enters a new decade, KAICIID Field Expert Joseph Atang provides recommendations for how the…
By Paul Samasumo – Vatican City The Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has called on Christians and Muslims to show genuine respect and mutual acceptance towards each other’s belief. “Even though our practice of religion in Nigeria is quite laudable and impressive, we must be careful to check that it is…
Tolerance and peaceful co-existence are essential for fostering harmonious societies and ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities. Here are some key points highlighting their importance: 1. Social Harmony Conflict Reduction: Tolerance helps to mitigate conflicts arising from differences in beliefs, values, or lifestyles. When individuals respect one another’s viewpoints, it…
Promoting tolerance among diverse groups within communities requires intentional strategies and actions. Here are several effective approaches: 1. Education and Awareness – Cultural Education Programs: Implement programs that educate community members about different cultures, religions, and lifestyles to foster understanding and appreciation. – Workshops and Seminars: Organize events that focus on…
By Scott Hakala, Ph.D Economics If we not only tolerate our differences but love and have fellowship despite those differences we create an environment that is mentally and spiritually healthier but also less focused on destructive and wasteful pursuits. The greatest harm is caused when people are oppressed, denied their rights,…