MURIC has accused the Federal Government of favouring Christians during Christmas with free train rides while neglecting Muslims during Eid. The group says it reflects a deeper inequality in public policy.
- Free train rides were offered nationwide during Christmas and extended into January.
- No similar gesture was made during Eid; train services remained fully paid.
- MURIC’s Prof. Ishaq Akintola calls it a sign of executive insensitivity.
- The group demands a policy overhaul of Nigeria’s colonial-era religious structure.
- FG is urged to treat all religions equally in social infrastructure delivery.
The group believes the policy reveals deeper structural biases in national practices inherited from colonial rule. MURIC also demands a complete overhaul of religious-related policies, including weekends and public holidays, to reflect a more inclusive system.
Despite a Muslim-Muslim presidency, MURIC argues Nigerian Muslims remain marginalised in public services, calling for constitutional reforms to correct systemic religious imbalances.
