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  Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reportedly said he sponsored 5,800 Muslims to the Holy Land while serving as governor of Akwa Ibom State, alongside more than 10,000 Christians who travelled to religious destinations, including Rome and Jerusalem. The statement has attracted attention on social media, particularly amid discussions about religious tolerance, leadership and the relationship between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. What Did Akpabio Say? According to reports by Nigerian media outlets, Akpabio spoke about his relationship with people of different religious backgrounds and his efforts to support religious pilgrimages. He reportedly stated that he had sponsored 5,800 Muslims to the Holy Land during his time as governor of Akwa Ibom State. He also claimed to have sponsored more than 10,000 Christians to Rome and Jerusalem. Akpabio reportedly explained that he had maintained relationships with both Muslim and Christian communities and had supported religious activ...