Group photo from the IRF Summit Private Meeting

Recounted by Ustaz Abubakr Siddeeq Muhammad, this account brings readers inside a high-level gathering in Washington, where Nigerian Muslim and Christian faith leaders issued a sober warning about spiraling violence and deepening insecurity threatening the fabric of their nation. Convened by the Global Peace Foundation in partnership with Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute, the forum moved beyond rhetoric to a united moral appeal. Standing together across faith lines, the delegation rejected narratives that isolate suffering along religious boundaries and instead called for responsible governance, protection of vulnerable communities, and decisive action against those who finance and perpetrate terror.

From the Abuja communique establishing joint interfaith advocacy to direct engagement with policy leaders in Washington, the delegation delivered one clear message: Nigeria’s crisis affects all communities and demands a united response. They called for the protection of schools and places of worship, stronger security and rule of law, and freedom of religion for every citizen.

Read the full article to examine the specific commitments made and the concrete steps proposed to confront insecurity and defend human dignity: The Road to Washington