Muslim Ummah of Nigeria mourns death of Pope Francis
By KEMI KASUMU
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has on behalf of the Muslim Ummah of the country, condoled with the Nigerian Catholic community and the entire Christendom on the death of Pope Francis.
The condolence was contained in a letter addressed to Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, The President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and signed by Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, Esq., Deputy National Legal Adviser of the NSCIA.
According to the letter, also copied to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), with reference number: NSCIA/HQ/GF.2/VOL.II/27 dated 24th Shawwal 1446 AH equivalent to 22nd April 2025, it was said that, “The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on behalf of the entire Muslim community in Nigeria, condoles with the Nigerian Catholic community in particular and the entire Christendom in general on the glorious transition of Pope Francis.
“The late pontiff was a humane, humble and fear-minded servant of the Almighty. The fact that the last public pronouncement of the late Pope called for a ceasefire in the war against the people of Gaza and the Palestinians is a testament to the late Pope’s commitment to a just and equitable world.
“In memory of the late Pope, renowned for peace and harmony, we seize this sober moment to renew the commitment of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to dialogue, peace and understanding among all faith traditions, both locally and globally.
“May the Almighty comfort the Catholic community and guide them towards the election of an equally equitable and just leader.”
