As a result of the ripples the hijrah holiday declared by the government of the state of Osun generated, it becomes pertinent that the issue of Nigeria’s secularity be looked at.

Is Nigeria a secular state? The word secularity is derived from the Latin word “seacularis” meaning ‘worldly’ or’ temporal’. A secular state is therefore a concept of secularism whereby a state purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion.

In Nigeria however, government have agencies created by law and adequately funded to see to religious matters. The Christian and Muslim pilgrim welfare board, the millions of naira spent on sallah ram and Christmas rice and gifts yearly clearly suggest that Nigeria is not secular. How then can someone conclude that Nigeria is secular?

Therefore the decision of governor rauf aregbesola to declare hijrah holiday in Osun should not be condemned on the ground that Osun is a secular state. This is a multi-religious state, and the interest of all must be protected.

Originally from http://www.osundefender.org/?p=72206

Secular state is a state not bound by religious regulations.
Is Nigeria bound by religious rules? Whether that of christianity, islam or african religion

In the eyes of the law, Nigeria is a secular state. Whether a govt agency is building estates of mosques or not.

OP is talking nonsense. Secular means not religious, and the constitution is clear that Nigeria is a secular state.

Just because the government is wasting our money on sallah rams, Christmas gifts and ridiculous pilgrimages doesn't invalidate the constitution, or change the meaning of the word "secular". It simply means that the government is breaking the law and violating the constitution, and they need to stop.

Let me remind OP that Christianity and Islam are not the only religions Nigerians practice. What about our traditional religions? What about the grail people, Eckankar and others? What about atheists? Why are they being discriminated against?

People who support this type of nonsense just because it happens to favour their own religion are short-sighted and stúpid. They lack the sense to see the consequences of what they're promoting. I wonder if when they get a Guru Maharaji worshipping governor, they'll be happy when he starts using state resources to promote his religion.

Evil Brain: OP is talking nonsense. Secular means not religious, and the constitution is clear that Nigeria is a secular state.

Just because the government is wasting our money on sallah rams, Christmas gifts and ridiculous pilgrimages doesn't invalidate the constitution, or change the meaning of the word "secular". It simply means that the government is breaking the law and violating the constitution, and they need to stop.

Let me remind OP that Christianity and Islam are not the only religions Nigerians practice. What about our traditional religions? What about the grail people, Eckankar and others? What about atheists? Why are they being discriminated against?

People who support this type of nonsense just because it happens to favour their own religion are short-sighted and stúpid. They lack the sense to see the consequences of what they're promoting. I wonder if when they get a Guru Maharaji worshipping governor, they'll be happy when he starts using state resources to promote his religion.

i haven't still seen where the constitution states that Nigeria is secular, be more factual pls.I am a christian and i see nothing wrong in what aregbesola did.

Read your constitution