Muslim and Christian youths in Nigeria have condemned killings in the North-East and North-Central regions, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action to end the violence and protect lives.
The National Association of Muslim and Christian Youths of Nigeria (MCY) urged the government and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to address insecurity in the affected regions.
The association made the calls while recognising Musa Ibrahim Alkali, director of administration and human resources at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), for his contributions to national development, youth empowerment and public service.
The association also called on Nigerian youths to promote peaceful coexistence and resist attempts to use them as instruments of political and religious conflict.
It further urged religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace, integrity and accountability, stressing the importance of moral education in addressing societal challenges.
According to the ICPC, the association presented Alkali with a National Recognition Award in recognition of his contributions to human capital development, institutional strengthening, national integration and public service delivery.
The association’s president, Gyan Moses Shutt, said the award was approved at its 10th Senate sitting in Plateau State on October 25, 2025, and affirmed at its convention in Maiduguri, Borno State, on October 27, 2025.
Responding to the recognition, Alkali described the fight against corruption as a collective responsibility, saying the practice remained an obstacle to Nigeria’s social, economic and educational development.
He urged religious leaders to intensify efforts to promote integrity and accountability, adding that proper upbringing and moral education were essential to building a society founded on trust and responsible public service.
The association also called for support for its proposed skills acquisition initiative to promote self-reliance and productive engagement among young Nigerians.