*Photo: The late Pope Francis*
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has on behalf of the Muslim community in Nigeria, condoled with the Nigerian Catholic community and the entire Christendom on the death of Pope Francis.
This was contained in a condolence 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.
The letter, a copy of which was sent to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),reads:
NSCIA/HQ/GF.2/VOL.II/27 Date: 24th Shawwal 1446 AH
22nd April 2025
His Excellency,
Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji,
The President,
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN),
Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B02,
Southern Parkway, Durumi 1,
Abuja, FCT.
Your Excellency,
LETTER OF CONDOLENCES
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.
Sincerely,
Signed.
Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, Esq.
Deputy National Legal Adviser
For and On behalf of the NSCIA
cc: The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)