Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says ethnic and religious prejudice can be conquered by upholding the dictates of the constitution which affirms the right of all Nigerians.
Osinbajo made this claim on Monday at the maiden Policy Making and Good Governance Lecture Series of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos.
The title of the lecture was: “Creating a homeland for all: Nation-building in a diverse democracy.”
Osinbajo said no Nigerian should be discriminated against on the basis of his or her tribe or religion.
Osinbajo condemned the “weaponisation’’ of ethnic or religious biases for political purpose, noting that democratic competition was defined by societal sociocultural cleavages.
“Social integration is one of the highest ideals of Nigeria’s Constitution which guarantees citizens the right to traverse the length and breadth of this country without hindrance.
“The Constitution affirms the right of all Nigerians to not be discriminated against on the basis of their identity.
“Above all, the Constitution holds up integration as a priority.”
