President Bola Tinubu has urged religious and spiritual leaders to speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence.
The president gave the advice on Sunday in Kano at the Grand Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tijani.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, President Tinubu noted that religious leaders had a crucial role to play in confronting violence, extremism and the manipulation of faith for destructive purposes. 
He charged religious institutions and networks to strengthen advocacy for peace education, religious literacy, scholarship and the moral development of young people.
The president added that religious leaders should also use their influence to promote justice, responsibility, compassion and the peaceful resolution of grievances.
