Interfaith Mediation Centre in honor of Imam Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa and Pastor James Movel Wuye

Kaduna, Nigeria

The Interfaith Mediation Centre is a Nigerian organization working to promote trust and tolerance between Christian and Muslim communities. Its mission is to create a peaceful society in Nigeria and beyond through non violence and strategic engagement. Co-founders Pastor James Wuye and Imam Muhammad Ashafa, once leaders of conflicting Christian and Muslim groups, now work together to promote peace through the early detection and prevention of violence motivated by religious misunderstanding.

Pastor James and Imam Ashafa, especially as a duo, have distinguished themselves as the epitome of true reflection, using their faith to teach and educate people on the position of religion as a force to build peace. They have worked at this since 1995, combining the instruments of dialogue and mediation with religious verses to support forgiveness and love, helping religiously-divided groups reconcile, build trust, and peacefully coexist. Their religious approach to peace-building also help to secure an environment that is healthy for everyday economic and social activities that are necessary for growth and development.