FAITH & FREEDOM AFRICA NIGERIA AND GUARD TIME INFORMATION (GTI) CHAMPION RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SUMMIT IN ABUJA



Faith & Freedom Africa Nigeria, in collaboration with Guard Time Information (Human Rights Activists Nationwide), recently hosted a landmark two-day summit titled “Defending Religious Freedom as a Gospel Imperative” at the National Christian Center in Abuja. 

The event brought together Christian leaders, legal experts, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across Nigeria to spotlight the urgent need to protect Christian rights and promote a unified national agenda for defending religious freedom.


Key Takeaways from the Summit:

- *Constitutional Limitations*: Mr. Bibi Oduku highlighted the constitutional limitations that have led to Christians being treated as secondary citizens in certain contexts, emphasizing the need for Christian leaders and believers to speak truth to power and advocate for laws to be enforced as intended.

- *Religious Human Rights Committees*: Barrister Bob James, Head of the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria, urged states and communities to establish Religious Human Rights Committees to safeguard Christian citizens' rights.

- *Human Capital Development*: His Excellency Hon. Wafari 

The Man called for deeper human capital development and legal literacy among Nigerians of all faiths to promote mutual respect and understanding.

- *Strategic Action*: Traditional rulers and bishops voiced concerns over increasing attacks on Christians and unfair treatment faced by Christian leaders, calling for strategic action and policy reform to ensure religious equity and protection.²


Notable Attendees:

- Representatives of His Excellency Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, Governor of Plateau State

- Chief Barr. Leonard Dan Nzadon, member of the NBA National Executive Council

- Rev. Fr. Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua

- Rev. Prof. James Reynolds, Provost of the Theological College of Northern Nigeria

- Archbishop Joe Jatau Yari


Commitment to Peace and Justice:

Mr. Bibi Oduku reaffirmed Guard Time Information and Faith & Freedom Africa Nigeria's commitment to advancing human rights education and advocacy across Nigeria, promoting peace, justice, and religious freedom for all citizens. 

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