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NIGERIAN Army has reacted to a viral report that the military is running School of Islamic Affairs in one of its Barracks in Nigeria.
Considering the volatile nature of religion in the country, SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS took upon itself to do a factcheck on the viral photo on Whatsapp groups where some military graduands were in front of a building with the inscription, “Nigerian Army School of Islamic Affairs”.
Our factcheck traced the photo to official x.com account of Simon Ekpa, Chieftain of militant IPOB group operating from Ireland but giving orders to the ESN armed men to unleash terror on the Southeast. In a nutshell, he is not a friend of the Nigerian Army, the viral report cannot be trusted hence our factcheck.
SOJ WORLDWIDE sent a message to Nigerian Army through their official x.com calling on them to speakout on the volatile issue to avoid religious crisis.
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Read The Nigerian Army Reactions
“NIGERIAN ARMY IS A SECULAR PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTION THAT UPHOLDS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL PERSONNEL
The Nigerian Army has been notified of a misleading viral report suggesting that the NA only runs a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other faith. The viral report also made futile effort to portray the NA as exclusively encouraging religious bigotry among its personnel.
Considering the gravity of this falsehood, the NA wishes to categorically state that this propaganda in its entirety is dead on arrival as it clearly does not reflect the values of our esteemed institution.
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The Nigerian Army is a secular organization that upholds the principle of religious freedom for all its personnel and ensures that personnel irrespective of ranks is free to practice their religions without any form of bias or endorsement of a specific religion.
Our unwavering commitment to secularism guarantees that religious diversity is respected and accommodated, allowing soldiers to observe their faith without hindrance to their duties.
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For clarity, the NA operates multiple religious training institutions to cater to the diverse faiths of our personnel.
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In addition to the Nigerian Army School of Islamic Affairs located in NA Cantonment Ikeja, Lagos, the NA also has the Nigerian Army Protestant Training School in Yaba and the Nigerian Army Chaplain Catholic Training School in Ojo Cantonment.
These schools frequently engage in interfaith collaborations, promoting unity and cohesion among our diverse members.
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Our dedication to secularism is aimed at fostering a professional and inclusive environment, where individuals can serve their country without fear of religious discrimination or bias. This approach ensures that all officers and soldiers can practice their beliefs in a supportive and respectful setting.
The NA remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the values of secularism and religious freedom, ensuring that all personnel can serve with dignity and respect for their individual beliefs.“
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