Di leader of Muslims for Nigeria and Sultan of Sokoto wey also be President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, and Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, Paul Richard Gallagher, don reaffirm their commitment to strengthen interfaith cooperation and promote peace, tolerance and national unity for Nigeria.

Dem make the commitment on Monday after the Sultan receive Archbishop Gallagher and im delegation, wey include Vatican officials and leaders of the Catholic community for Nigeria, for the boardroom of National Mosque for Abuja.

Wey dem dey brief journalists after the closed-door meeting, the Deputy Secretary-General of NSCIA, Salisu Shehu, talk say the discussions centre on fostering mutual understanding between Muslims and Christians while dem dey deepen collaboration to address Nigeria security and social challenges.

According to am, the visit show the shared resolve of both faith communities to promote peace and peaceful coexistence, not only for Nigeria but across the world.

E talk say the Sultan commend the Catholic Church for Nigeria for its long-standing commitment to harmonious relations and its willingness to work with Muslim leaders through interfaith organisations and initiatives wey dem aim to strengthen national unity.

Prof Shehu reveal say one of the major concerns wey dem raise during the meeting na the growing menace of hate speech, wey e describe as one of the greatest threats to peaceful coexistence.

E note say inflammatory rhetoric and the increasing trend of publicly insulting respected religious leaders don fuel mistrust and strain relationships among different faith communities.

Wey e talk after the meeting, Archbishop Gallagher describe im discussions with the Sultan as "very frank and illuminating," saying e dey encouraged by the level of agreement between both sides on the responsibilities of religious leaders.

E talk say the meeting reinforce im optimism about Nigeria future, noting say Muslim and Christian leaders share common conviction say dem must work together for the interest of all Nigerians.

"It was good to hear say many of our positions regarding the role of religious leaders, both on the Catholic side and the Muslim side, dey coincide," Archbishop Gallagher talk.