Osun Corps member Okunola preaches commonalities in religion

Festus Okunola has called on Nigerians to be guided by the tenets of religious understanding and tolerance.

Okunola also known as Fes tu ler, a serving corps member in Osun state, just out of the Ede camp, in a post sent to ogbomosoinsightonline.com emphasized working together as members of the various religious faiths noting none of the Holy Scriptures encourages disunity or antagonism but love.

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He asserted the Nigerian state recognises multi-faith principle admonishing the citizens to jettison religious rivalries and altercations in all ramifications.

“I just want to voice myself out towards promoting unity and tolerance among Nigerians, emphasizing shared values across different faiths. By holding a Bible and Quran, I’m symbolizing the commonalities between Christianity and Islam, highlighting teachings of love, compassion, and kindness,” he submitted.

“We live in a country with many different faiths, cultures and backgrounds.

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“As a serving corp members, I want to urge all Nigerians to say no to religious crises and all forms of segregation and discrimination. Let’s unite in our diversity, and uphold the mantra, “One Nigeria, many faiths, one God.”

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“I’m holding a Bible and Quran here today to showcase and symbolise our shared values and commitment to unity. These scriptures teach us love, compassion and kindness. Quran doesn’t teach us to be fighting against each other, also Bible doesn’t teach us to be fighting against each other but to love each other.

“In conclusion, I urge all Nigerians to join me in saying no to religious crisis and all forms of segregation and discrimination.

“One Nigeria, many faiths, one God.”