CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MOVEMENT OF NIGERIA
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PRESS CONFERENCE
In compliance with the UN resolution adopting 22nd August as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on their Religion, Belief or Faith, Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN), in collaboration with leaders of Islam, Traditional Religion, International Christian Foundation for Democracy (ICFD), and Voice of Christian Martyrs (VOCM) shall convene a Press Conference to commemorate the first International Day of Religious Freedom.
The commemoration of the International Day of Religious Freedom is celebration of Nigerians shared humanity. It is affirmation of the fundamental human right of every citizen to exercise freedom of religious conviction according to Section 38 (1) of the Constitution.
The Press Conference shall take place as follows:
Thursday 22nd August, 2019
Onigbagbo House
Bola Memorial Anglican Church
(After Sheraton Hotel)
Ikeja, Lagos
Time: 12.00 noon
Participants at the Press Conference are as follows:
Islamic Religion:
Sheikh Abdulraheem Aduanigba
Chief Imam Yoruba of Ilorin
Traditional Religion:
Baba Awo, Dr. Biodun Agboola
Dr. Felix Ayoh Omidire – Director Institute of Cultural Studies, OAU
Mr. Akinsola Adejuwon
Mr. Ifayomi Alimi
Voice of Christian Martyrs:
Mrs. Yetunde Newton-Wusu
Mrs. Sola Kuponiyi
Mr. Alexander Ntino
International Christian Foundation for Democracy (ICFD), USA
National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF)
Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press as well as all lovers of religious freedom and peaceful coexistence are invited to participate in this Press Conference.
Bosun Emmanuel
Executive Secretary
Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN)