Christian-Muslim Youth Peace Initiative of Nigeria Calls For Peace

A group known as the Christian-Muslim Youth Peace Initiative of Nigeria (CMPIN) yesterday sued for peace in the country over a film made by a Jewish-American that has caused series of violent protests in the Middle-East and North Africa.

In a statement signed by CMPIN Co-Vice Chairman, Mr. Obadiah Diji and emailed to National Mirror, the group condemned the anti-Islam film.

The statement read in part: “The Christian-Muslim Youth Peace Initiative of Nigeria (CMPIN) condemns the anti- Islam film as youths of Nigeria. We totally reject the act of disrespect to our religious values, which we hold dearly.”
The group further said; “The act of portraying Prophet Muhammad (SWA) and in some cases Jesus Christ in bad light by some individual in quest for financial gains is highly disturbing.

“We are appealing to the entire youth of our dear country, Nigeria, to remain law abiding resolute and focused, so that some few individuals should not succeed in creating disharmony among us,” the statement said.

The group, however, called on youths across the nation to shun violence and join hands to preach peace for sustainable development. “This cannot be possible if we fight each other rather than channel our energy to the development of our land and country as we channel our grievances to the appropriate authority,” the statement added.