A human rights organization, Christian Solidarity World Wide Nigeria, says religious intolerance, especially in the northern part of the country, has greatly affected the economic and social lives of the citizens.

The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation in Nigeria, Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, the organization’s Ceo in Nigeria, shared this message throughout a journalist training workshop held in Kano on Thursday. He highlighted the immediate requirement for religious harmony among believers to cultivate tranquility and progress in the country.

“It is no longer news that some communities are lacking in basic social amenities due to the religious intolerance existing among residents who are supposed to be united and doing things together for the common good. “Discrimination and hostility to one another due to religious differences are against section 38 (1) of the 1999 Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. “This is the more reason why journalists need to rise to the occasion to enlighten people on the Freedom of Religion or Belief contained in the constitution,” he said.

He further specified that for 16 years, the organization has been engaged in advocacy programs, involving leaders of diverse spiritual groups, neighborhood figures, and political reps to promote improved collaboration.

Nevertheless, he urged people whose rights are breached to connect to the company for support, despite the extent, to promote timely treatment for the sake of promoting tranquility and development. The training workshop, started on June 3, is set up to conclude on June 6.