Felix Samari ANIPR

Those who need money from you, give them what you can. Those who need your attention, give them your time. Those who need love, give them love. But never forget those who need nothing from you—those who simply want your peace of mind, your happiness, your growth, and your wellbeing. They are rare. They are not around because of what you can give them. They are there because you matter to them. Such people deserve everything you can genuinely give: your time, your loyalty, your presence, and your gratitude. When you want to be somewhere, be there for them. And when you find people who genuinely want nothing from you except to see you happy and at peace, never take them for granted.

Today, at the 2026 Peace Awards Ceremony, organised by UFUK Dialogue Foundation and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Faith and Freedom Africa (FFA) received an Interfaith Peace Award. I stood there deeply grateful for everyone who has supported our work. We could not have come this far without you. One statement from the Inspector-General of Police stayed with me: “Everyday experience of peace is shaped by ordinary people.”» This award strengthens our commitment to promoting interfaith harmony, religious freedom, and peaceful coexistence. Thank you for believing in FFA. This recognition belongs to all of us. #FaithAndFreedomAfrica #InterfaithPeace #FoRB #Peacebuilding #Nigeria

When leaders present two different faces on issues of interreligious relations, it becomes difficult to build the trust and confidence necessary for interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence. One of the greatest casualties of such inconsistency is religious freedom as a fundamental human right. To establish a strong and enduring culture of freedom of religion or belief, leaders must demonstrate honesty, consistency, and sincerity of purpose. They must speak the same language of tolerance and respect in public and in private, regardless of the religious audience before them. Interfaith peace cannot be built on double standards; it requires courageous, principled, and sincere leadership.

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The abduction of worshippers from a mosque in Niger State demands the quickest possible intervention by the Nigerian authorities. The abduction of people from a place of worship is more than a security incident; it is a serious threat to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Nigerians must be able to enter a mosque, church, or any other place of worship without fear of kidnapping, violence, or death. Places of worship must be safe. Religious freedom cannot flourish where worshippers live in fear. #NigerState #FreedomOfReligionOrBelief #FoRB #ReligiousFreedom #Nigeria #HumanRights #InterfaithPeace

I was blessed today to meet one of the great minds of our generation, Professor Alkasum Abba, a distinguished scholar whom I have long admired. It was a great honour to present him with copies of my books, my modest contributions to intellectual discourse. I deeply appreciate this memorable moment and the opportunity to learn from his remarkable scholarship and experience.

Town hall meetings have been an exciting experience—creating spaces where people can learn, freely express their views, and deepen their understanding of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Nigeria. Today in Lafia, Nasarawa State, we had a highly engaging conversation with religious leaders and community stakeholders. Together, we reflected on practical ways to promote religious freedom, strengthen interfaith harmony, and build communities where everyone can practise their faith without fear or discrimination. Every dialogue reminds us that lasting peace begins when people listen to one another, respect differences, and work together. At Faith & Freedom Africa, we remain committed to taking these important conversations closer to communities across Nigeria. #FaithAndFreedomAfrica #FoRB #ReligiousFreedom #InterfaithHarmony #Peacebuilding #NasarawaState #Nigeria

Following our first Faith & Freedom Africa Grassroots Community Dialogue in Garum District, Ganye Chiefdom, we paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ganye LGA, Hon. Kamsobbi Daniel Puren His words resonated strongly with our mission: religious freedom and interfaith harmony must reach the grassroots, where people of different faiths live together every day. We are taking the FoRB conversation one community at a time. #FaithAndFreedomAfrica #FoRB #InterfaithHarmony #GanyeLGA

I can be deeply committed to my faith without insulting yours. I can believe that what I hold is true without denying your dignity or freedom to believe differently.

We have seen important examples in Abia, Anambra and, again, in Osun. Voters can look beyond the traditional strength of major political parties and make choices based on candidates, local realities and their assessment of leadership.

youtu.be/Ld_xiqu3Fco?si=PI1n… Nigeria can leverage it's strong religious presence

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As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, we need to examine the place of religion in our politics and ask some difficult questions: How do we protect freedom of religion or belief during elections? How can we prevent religious identity from becoming an instrument of division? What responsibilities do religious leaders, political actors and citizens have in promoting peaceful, inclusive and issue-based elections?

Religious freedom is not about weakening anyone’s faith. It is about creating a society where Christians, Muslims, traditional religion practitioners and people of other beliefs can live together with dignity, mutual respect and peace. Was on #TrustRadio this morning

This is very important for me expecially coming at this time that #Religion is a hot topic in the country. We often implicate Religion in matters that should not be.

Youths in Nigeria are ready to make the difference when it comes #ReligiousFreedom they talk freely about the topic @IBBUL students today at #FFA #CampusCampaign