ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday noted that citizens must embrace education and dialogue in crisis management, if their country should overcome the myriads of unrest and misrepresentations in its socio-religious space.
Saraki, who spoke when he
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Prof. Huseyin Sert, and members of the management of the institution in Abuja, added that the challenges of misrepresentation of religions pose great danger to peaceful coexistence among the people.
He emphasised that through dialogue, enlightenment and right thinking among the people, Nigeria stands a better chance of overcoming her current security challenges.
“Education is key. The challenge that we have is the issue of misrepresentation of religions. It has been said that the war on terrorism cannot be won on the battle field. It can only be won within the minds. Therefore education and constant dialogue is crucial to changing the extremist views and bringing them in conformity with the interest of the nation.
“So, where there is disagreement, adequate orientation, education and dialogue remain the best options,” he said”
Saraki, while commending the efforts of Turkish investors in the country, further noted that their engagement and partnership so far are impressive.
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He added that the Senate would continue to do the needful in encouraging and supporting investors in the country with relevant legislations that will make their investments grow and their stay in the country a memorable one.
In his remarks, Sert testified that investing in Nigeria has helped his group immensely.
According to him, the improvement witnessed so far in their investment is attributable to the cooperation with Nigerians and the government.
Sert assured that his Group would continue in its charitable activities, medical treatment and nurturing educational institutions established since 2008.
“We have been enjoying wonderful cooperation from Nigerians and we hope to extend our activities to better the lots of the people,” he said.