"If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." —African proverb The following article is from Global Peace Foundation describing the importance of the vision of “One Family under God” and it’s practical application to areas of...
In its earliest stages, the One Family Under God Campaign in Nigeria started out as somewhat of a puzzle. The campaign initially started out of an initiative following the 2013 Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) in Abuja. “We had the pieces, that...
“Nigeria stands on the frontline of the dangerous division within the Abrahamic tradition, between Islam and Christianity…The threat that this represents is extreme and can only...
The Christian and Muslim cleric from Kaduna State in Nigeria, Rev. Joseph Hayab and Sheik Abdulahi Maraya, are known as the “twins of Kaduna” for their affectionate personal relationship and evangelical commitment to publicly emphasize values shared among Christians...
“The threat of religious extremism cannot be resolved by political or economic solutions alone. A true and lasting resolution must be rooted in faith and expressed through practical spirituality. Faith leaders must step beyond the confines of their own sectarian or...
“We are going to be making a pledge, by signing the Abuja declaration make this pledge your own. Make this your mission in life to make sure that there is a positive future for this nation of Nigeria and the continent of Africa.” -Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, chairman of the...
Since last year, the Global Peace Foundation has been working in Nigeria to counter the effects of religious extremism through promoting interfaith cooperation for peace and development. In November, a pivotal conference was held in Abuja where Christian and Muslim...
This past year, the Global Peace Foundation has started assertively working in Nigeria to bring together religious and traditional rulers. Recent violence by the Boko Haram, a militant Muslim group that has allegedly claimed the lives of thousands, has garnered...
The following report appeared on globalpeace.org. Nigeria's Religious Leaders and Traditional Rulers Unite for Peace 24-May-2013 | Just days after Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states in northern Nigeria, more than 180...