The Muslim World League, in collaboration with the Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), is set to convene an International Security Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with a focus on peaceful coexistence, national unity and security.
The conference, which will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, is expected to bring together religious leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to examine the links between peace, security and socio-economic development.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of a newly constructed mosque in Abuja by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Scholars.
According to the Minister, the conference comes at a significant period for Nigeria as the government continues efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture while implementing reforms and investments aimed at promoting socio-economic development.
Idris said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and national unity, describing peace and security as essential to Nigeria’s stability and economic progress.
He said Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, has an important role to play in promoting peace and stability across the continent, noting that a secure and peaceful Nigeria would have wider implications for West Africa and Africa.
The Minister said the conference would provide an opportunity for religious leaders and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and consider practical approaches to improving interfaith understanding, peaceful coexistence and security.
Earlier, Sheikh Al-Issa commended President Tinubu’s efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims in Nigeria.
The Muslim World League Secretary General said his visit to Nigeria was centred on promoting peace and peaceful coexistence, expressing optimism that the conference would contribute to dialogue and harmony within Nigeria and beyond.
The Minister also commended the Muslim World League, JIBWIS, the Saudi Arabian Government and other stakeholders for facilitating Sheikh Al-Issa’s visit and the establishment of the mosque.
Sheikh Al-Issa was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by several dignitaries, including Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto; Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate; Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi; Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje; and Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima.
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