The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Federal Government of favouring Christians over Muslims, citing the ongoing construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and what it described as unequal distribution of relief funds to victims of violence across parts of the country.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 1, 2026, MURIC’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, criticised the government for what he termed “preferential treatment,” urging authorities to clarify the rationale behind the project being undertaken in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Akintola said the decision to site and fund the multi-billion-naira chapel project at the Abuja airport had sparked widespread concern among Muslims, alleging that it reflected a pattern of religious imbalance in government actions.
The group also faulted the reported approval of N2 billion in relief support for victims of violence in Plateau State, questioning why similar interventions had not been extended to affected communities in states such as Borno, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Kwara.
MURIC further referenced reports of a N1.2 billion donation allegedly shared among 19 northern states ahead of the Eid al-Kabir celebrations, arguing that the disparity in figures raised questions about equity and fairness in public resource allocation.
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The organisation called on the Federal Government to ensure equal treatment of all religious groups, including the allocation of land and funding for the development of a national mosque comparable to the airport chapel project.
It urged authorities to address growing concerns among citizens and reaffirm commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and national unity.
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