Lagos State has joined others to mark International Day for Tolerance, calling for peace, inclusivity and unity.
With the Theme: ‘Tolerance Projects Beauty in Diversity of Human Groups,’ the event, at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, featured a ‘Walk for Tolerance’, from Adeyemi Bero Auditorium to Allen Junction, Ikeja, to sensitise residents on the need for tolerance.
The walk was followed by a panel discussion at the auditorium, bringing together stakeholders, including Muslims and Christians, to reflect on importance of tolerance.
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Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Special Adviser on Internal Audit, Oyeyemi Ayoola, noted role of tolerance in fostering peace and stability in a world of intolerance and discrimination.
“Lagos State stands as a shining testament to the power of tolerance. Our differences are not a source of division, but a strength that enriches our shared experience and fuels collective growth,” he said.