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Osinbajo Speaks At Forum For Promoting Peace In Islam In Abu Dhabi

December 8, 2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been scheduled to speak at the sixth Assembly of the Forum for promotion peace in Muslim societies, holding in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Professor Osinbajo, who departed from Nnamdi International Airport, Abuja today, December 8 will speak on the Theme of the event: “The Role of Religions in Promoting Tolerance: From Possibility to Necessity.”

A statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande said that the Vice President’s speech will form the forum’s keynote address.

The statement said Prof Osinbajo will take time out to meet with Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nayan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

“Both leaders will discuss bilateral issues on how to continue to expand diplomatic and economic relationships between Nigeria and the UAE.

“The Assembly of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies is an annual event organized by the government of the United Arab Emirates.
“According to the UAE government, “the Sixth Assembly will build upon the discussions and outputs of previous assemblies, as well as appreciation of the UAE’s decision to proclaim 2019 as the year of ‘tolerance’.
“The Sixth Assembly envisages an opportunity to initiate a civilized dialogue on the formulation of a new concept of tolerance, one that is humane and generous, and to transform a perspective that makes tolerance a religious imperative.”
The statement said that the Vice President is expected back later tomorrow, December, 9.