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- May 02, 2026, 07:01 AMThe Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Federal Government of treating Christians better than Muslims in Nigeria. The group raised concerns over the reported construction of a N25 billion church building, described as an ecumenical chapel and pilgrimage centre, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
In a statement released on Friday, May 1, 2026, MURIC's Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the project shows unfair treatment against Muslims. He questioned why such a large amount of money and support would be given to a Christian project while Muslims are not receiving similar treatment from the government.
MURIC also criticised the Federal Government for giving N2 billion to victims of violence in Plateau State without providing the same kind of support to victims in other states such as Borno State, Sokoto State, Zamfara State, Kebbi State, and Kwara State. The group asked if it was fair for one state to receive such support while others facing similar violence were left out.
The organisation further mentioned a reported N1.2 billion donation shared among the 19 northern states for the upcoming Eid al-Kabir celebration. MURIC argued that it was unfair for one state to receive N2 billion while 19 states were expected to share a smaller amount, saying this creates the feeling that Muslims are being treated like second-class citizens.
The group also pointed out what it called the silence of those who once criticised the Muslim-Muslim ticket in Nigerian politics. According to MURIC, those critics are now quiet despite what they see as unequal treatment of Muslims and Christians under the current government.
MURIC demanded that the Federal Government should allocate land of equal size for Muslims to build a grand national mosque and also provide the same N25 billion support reportedly attached to the Christian project. The group insisted that fairness must be maintained, saying what is given to one religious group should also be given to the other without excuses.
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In a statement released on Friday, May 1, 2026, MURIC's Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the project shows unfair treatment against Muslims. He questioned why such a large amount of money and support would be given to a Christian project while Muslims are not receiving similar treatment from the government.
MURIC also criticised the Federal Government for giving N2 billion to victims of violence in Plateau State without providing the same kind of support to victims in other states such as Borno State, Sokoto State, Zamfara State, Kebbi State, and Kwara State. The group asked if it was fair for one state to receive such support while others facing similar violence were left out.
The organisation further mentioned a reported N1.2 billion donation shared among the 19 northern states for the upcoming Eid al-Kabir celebration. MURIC argued that it was unfair for one state to receive N2 billion while 19 states were expected to share a smaller amount, saying this creates the feeling that Muslims are being treated like second-class citizens.
The group also pointed out what it called the silence of those who once criticised the Muslim-Muslim ticket in Nigerian politics. According to MURIC, those critics are now quiet despite what they see as unequal treatment of Muslims and Christians under the current government.
MURIC demanded that the Federal Government should allocate land of equal size for Muslims to build a grand national mosque and also provide the same N25 billion support reportedly attached to the Christian project. The group insisted that fairness must be maintained, saying what is given to one religious group should also be given to the other without excuses.
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