More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders gathered in Abuja to sign a landmark peace accord aimed at strengthening religious harmony in Nigeria.
Organised by the Muslim World League, the agreement establishes a new cooperative council focused on promoting interfaith dialogue, combating hate speech and reducing sectarian tensions.
Nigeria’s population of about 200 million is broadly divided between a predominantly Muslim north and a largely Christian south.
The accord comes after years of insecurity involving groups such as Boko Haram, whose violence has affected both Muslim and Christian communities.
The initiative also seeks to prevent divisive rhetoric ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The agreement follows heightened international attention after US President Donald Trump criticised the treatment of Christians in Nigeria.