MWL Secretary-General attends religious leaders roundtable in Nigeria

Nigeria hosted a high-level roundtable meeting of Muslim and Christian leaders focused on Religion and Building Social Harmony, attended by the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa.

According to SPA, the meeting aimed to strengthen joint efforts to prevent conflicts and protect the national fabric across religious and ethnic diversity. Al-Issa participated as part of the MWL Initiative for Social Peace in West Africa and the outcomes of a recent conference.

The event followed the Abuja Declaration, which was adopted by religious leaders from various denominations and religions under the patronage of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting led to the signing of an initial package of agreements, including a memorandum of understanding between the MWL and Nigeria’s Interfaith Mediation Centre.

A coordinating body for religious and civic leaders and institutions in West Africa will oversee the implementation of the signed memoranda and commitments under the MWL Initiative for Social Peace in West Africa. This body will work to ensure objectives are achieved and conduct periodic assessments.