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The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) was established as a national interfaith and intercultural dialogue through funding and facilitation of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), Vienna Austria. The IDFP was formally inaugurated on 16th January 2017 in Abuja Nigeria with 100 Christian and Islamic leaders evenly divided.
Our History
Our History
In 2018 ...
The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) Nigeria and the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) signed a collaborative agreement form for 2018 and 2019 regarding Inter-Institutional Cooperation in the area of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Nigeria. In 2018, Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) received funding contribution from KAICIID to cover the operating costs of Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) and implementation of the “Interreligious Dialogue (IRD) Initiatives” for projects proposed by IDFP and the 2019 General Assembly.
Core Values
Recognize the desperate need for peace
Honesty and Truthfulness
Integrity in all corporate activities
Respect for other's religion
Justice and Equity
Moving Forward ...
Moving Forward
In spite of the different views about the concept of inter-faith and its practice in Nigeria, the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) carries out interfaith activity to bring about understanding of religious teachings among the followers of the two major faiths - Islam and Christianity. The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) believes that a proper illumination of several doctrines, concepts and practices of the Christianity and Islam will reduce tension and minimize conflicts usually promoted by ignorance of the doctrines and tenets of the different faiths and thereby promoting peaceful coexistence.
The major core and stance of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) is to achieve peace in Nigeria. Hence, sincerity is the watch word for her inter faith activities. The forum does not attempt to undermine the differences in the different faiths instead it passionately pursues them with utmost responsibility and understanding.
To achieve this, the forum organizes events where religious scholars from the two dominant faiths - Islam and Christianity are invited to dialogue on doctrines and tenets of the two religious and the position of religious text concerning peaceful co-existence in multi-religious communities like Nigeria.
KAICIID is an intergovernmental organization that promotes dialogue to build peace in conflict areas. It does this by enhancing understanding and cooperation between people of different cultures and followers of different religions. The Centre was founded by Austria, Saudi Arabia and Spain. The Holy See is the Founding Observer. Its Board of Directors comprises prominent representatives from five major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism). The Board designs and supervises the Centre’s programmes.
Motivation
What We Stand for
What We Stand for
Our Mission
Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) mission is to mobilize adherents of all religious faiths in Nigeria towards creating opportunities for building trust, confidence, and cooperation through dialogue.
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Our Vision
Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) envisions a Nigeria where there is religious tolerance and mutual coexistence, hate speech is
prohibited and freedom of
religion ensured.
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exclusive team
Members
Grand Patrons
Most Rev. Daniel Okoh
Grand Patron
His Emminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'aD Abubakar
Grand Patron
Board of Trustees
Archbishop David Bakare
Chairman
Prof. I. M. Maishanu
Secretary
Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Shehu of Borno
Member
His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyeka
Member
Most Rev. Dr. B. F Fubara-Manuel
Member
His Royal Highness - Eze (Dr.) Sheikh AbdulFatah Chimaeze Emetumah III, Grand Imam - Ofor of Umuofor
Member
Sayyid Ibrahim Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi
Member
Rev. Apostlic Mother Julia Akerele
Member
Rev. Caleb Ahima
Member
Hajia Halimat Jibril
Member
Central Coordinating Committee
Imam Fuad Adeyemi
Co-Coordinator
Rev John Joseph Hayab
Co-Coordinator
Deaconess Amb. Mrs Victoria Bola Ihesiulor
member
Rev.Dr. Sunday Ibrahim
member
Halimah Miftahudeen Shade
member
Rev Fr Joseph Tile Nomhwange, SMA
member
Rev Fr. Onuh Ladi Sixtus
member
Esther Nuhu Samuel
member
Zahra Baba Ismail
member
BARR Chukwuemeka Ugwuanyi Davidson
member
Sheikh Saleh Zaria
member
Aminu Yakubu Mahmud
member
Florence Obed Dada
member
Elder Amb Justina Mike Ngwobia
member
SR. Patricia Daaor, OP
member
Bishop Dr RBC Nwankwo
member
Mother Franca Folashade Olaniyan
member
Kubili David
member
Executive Council
Dr Yusuf Yakubu Arrigasiyu
Co-Chairman
Rev. Dr. Amos G. Kiri
Co-Chairman
Imam Shefiu Abdulkareem Majemu
Co-Secretary
Rev Fr Joseph Tile Nomhwange, SMA
Co-Secretary
Deaconess Amb. Mrs Victoria Bola Ihesiulor
Co-Publicity Secretary
Hajiya Amina Kazaure
Co-Publicity Secretary
Mrs. Rahab A. Maigari
Internal Auditor
Zahra Baba Ismail
Treasurer
Mr Zacheous Akinadewo
Financial Secretary
Staff
Meet Professional Team
Austin Igbawase Ayila
Accountant
Faith John N.
Program Officer (Finance)
Zainab Ahmed Munkailu
Program officer (Admin)
Irmiya Jacob Shagari
Janitor
Sulaymon Oladejo
ICT Officer
Rasheedah Bala
Office assistant