Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens to oppose attempt by unscrupulous people to use religion to spread hate and disunity.

He spoke yesterday in Alausa, Lagos during the celebration of the 2022 International Day for Tolerance tagged: ‘The Role of Religion in Democratic Governance in Nigeria’.

Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji, said it was important that citizens should continue along the path of mutual respect, to sustain the prevailing atmosphere of peace, which was the foundation for growth and development.

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He said: “The major religions teach positive virtues such as love, honesty, integrity, transparency, accountability, decency, respect, etc.  These virtues, if properly imbibed, will no doubt impact positively on governance, which will translate to improved welfare of the people.”

The governor’s wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs. Mojisola Fashola, urged political leaders to be tolerant of views that were considered to be at variance with their beliefs and socio-political leanings.

Home Affairs Commissioner Prince Anofiu Elegushi called on religious institutions to educate the populace on their civic responsibilities.