Nigerian Senior Advocate Femi Falana has expressed opposition to the government using taxpayer funds to fund pilgrimages. He said that it is improper and against Nigerian law to use foreign funds to transport pilgrims to Mecca or Jerusalem.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In a video shared on YouTube by Sahara TV, Falana said section 10 of the constitution states that Nigeria must not adopt any religion. He explained that it is unconstitutional for the government to fund people on pilgrimages and that such spending is against the principles of Christianity and Islam. He said the government should use public funds to address more pressing needs that benefits all Nigerians, regardless of their religious beliefs.
In Femi Falana’s words: “Section 10 of the constitution provides that the Nigerian state shall not adopt any religion so you can’t adopt Islam and Christianity and be sending people to Jerusalem and Mecca”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>