Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said the killings across Nigeria have nothing to do with religion.

While delivering a lecture as Guest Speaker at the 2025 Synod and 35th Anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna State at the weekend, he described the killings as acts of inhumanity by criminals who target both Muslims and Christians.

He asked Nigerians to resist being divided along religious lines, calling on followers of both faiths to embrace one another and not allow “bad leaders” to use religion as a tool of division.

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Speaking on behalf of Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, the Kaduna State Chief Judge and Attorney-General, Barrister James Kanyip, said the state government remained committed to protecting religious freedom and working with faith leaders who promote peace.

He urged clerics to continue preaching peace and forgiveness, noting that the state was determined to build a united and tolerant society.

Earlier, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kafanchan, Bishop Markus Dogo, said in its 35 years of existence, the Diocese had invested in humanitarian and charity programmes, including schools, hospitals, and skills acquisition centres to support the less privileged.

He called on Governor Uba Sani to continue investing in education, health care and welfare of the people in the state.

Senator representing Kaduna South, Barrister Sunday Marshall Katung, who was represented by Hon. Daniel Amos, member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, commended Governor Sani for his inclusive leadership style and urged churches to continue praying for the success of their elected leaders.