Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada In his words, Alhaji Gani Adams said religion should play a key role in the promotion of culture affirming that the Islamic religion has helped to propagate the Arab culture , language and tradition .
Adams said. We must use our religion to promote our culture whether we are Muslim, Christian or traditional believers .
Religion should not be about self benefit , or exploitation, but must be used to promote education, cultural promotion and charity .
Many countries in world that are not fanatical about religion have achieved advances in education, technology and social welfare.
We need to use religion as a unifying and rallying point to advance socio and economic development , not to castigate our culture and tradition .
In Nigeria, we need to take a cue from some climes to use religion as a tool to promote our tradition .”
He said it is wrong for religious organizations to pursue self interest but advance educational promotion and socio economic development .
He said government needs to restructure the country such that every region could develop at their own pace .
He said the regional structure will affirm every state the opportunity to utilize resources in their domain.
