Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said no religion should be regarded as inferior to others.
Fani-Kayode made the remark on Saturday at the 35th Anniversary Synod of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
The former minister, who expressed excitement over the decreasing security crisis in Southern Kaduna, lauded the state governor, Uba Sani, for tackling religious tension in the area.
FFK recalled that Kaduna State once faced severe religious tension, adding that Christians were marginalised and victims of violence, especially during the 2016 Christmas Day attacks in parts of Southern Kaduna.
He said about 800 people were killed in four local government areas on that day, describing the incident as a “gruesome massacre” that left lasting scars on the Christian community.
According to him, hospitals were shut and victims were neglected, while communities were repeatedly attacked without response from the authorities at the time.
Fani-Kayode said such experiences strengthened Christians to resist oppression peacefully and to continue trusting in God.
“To be a Christian is not to be a second-class citizen or a slave. It is to be a child of the living God,” he said.