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United Love Conference of Global Christian Clergies (ULCOGCC)

Inter Religious Relation Board (IRRB)

Different in Faith — United in Humanity — Committed to Peace

Our Core Principle

"Faith should build bridges, not walls."

Welcome & Institutional Overview

Welcome to the Inter Religious Relation Board (IRRB) of the United Love Conference of Global Christian Clergies (ULCOGCC).

The Inter Religious Relation Board is a global platform established to encourage constructive relationships, mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence, and practical cooperation among religious communities, spiritual leaders, and people of diverse faith traditions.

We believe that differences in religion should not become barriers to human dignity, peace, friendship, and humanitarian service. The Board welcomes religious leaders, scholars, institutions, community leaders, traditional authorities, humanitarian organizations, and people of goodwill who share a commitment to peaceful coexistence.

Institutional Identity Matrix

Official Name

Inter Religious Relation Board (IRRB)

Designation

Global Inter-Faith & Dialogue Directorate

Parent Institution

United Love Conference of Global Christian Clergies (ULCOGCC)

Board Executive Chairman

Alhaji Imam Olanijo Gazali Ogabi

Corporate Address

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Character

Inter-faith • Dialogue • Peacebuilding • Reconciliation

Operating Principle

Cooperation Without Compromising Identity

Core Motto

Different in Faith — United in Humanity — Committed to Peace

Core Scope of Activities

Meet and communicate regularly across traditions
Build mutual understanding and trust
Discuss issues affecting local and global communities
Promote peace, tolerance, and reconciliation
Cooperate on joint humanitarian initiatives
Address and resolve religious misunderstanding
Support vulnerable and marginalized communities
Encourage responsible, ethical religious leadership
Promote unconditional respect for human dignity
Develop inter-religious educational initiatives
Respond collectively to community crises

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To promote practical opportunities for religious leaders and communities to work together in areas where cooperation contributes directly to peace, mutual respect, and human welfare.

PeaceDialogueReconciliationMutual RespectHumanitarian CooperationReligious ToleranceHuman DignityCommunity Development

Our Vision

A World Where Faith Becomes A Bridge For Peace

We contribute to a world in which religious diversity is approached with wisdom, mutual respect, and peaceful engagement across communities:

  • Religious leaders communicate rather than isolate themselves
  • Differences are addressed constructively through respectful dialogue
  • Religious communities cooperate actively in humanitarian service
  • Young people are educated for peace and tolerance

Our 10-Point Institutional Mandate

Inter-Religious Dialogue

Facilitate respectful dialogue among religious leaders and communities.

Peacebuilding

Support initiatives aimed at preventing conflict, strengthening reconciliation, and promoting peaceful coexistence.

Religious Tolerance

Encourage mutual respect and responsible engagement among people of different faith traditions.

Humanitarian Cooperation

Encourage religious communities to collaborate in humanitarian and charitable programmes.

Community Development

Support joint initiatives addressing poverty, education, healthcare, youth development, and other community needs.

Religious Leadership

Encourage responsible leadership, ethical conduct, and peaceful communication among religious authorities.

Education and Research

Promote academic and practical research into religion, peace, conflict prevention, dialogue, and social cohesion.

Youth and Women

Encourage the participation of young people and women in inter-religious peacebuilding and community-development programmes.

Human Rights & Human Dignity

Support initiatives promoting human dignity, justice, peaceful coexistence, and responsible citizenship.

Emergency & Crisis Response

Encourage cooperation among religious and community institutions during humanitarian emergencies, disasters, and other crises.

Our Operational Approach

LISTEN • DIALOGUE • COOPERATE • SERVE • RECONCILE • BUILD PEACE

LISTEN

Understand before responding.

DIALOGUE

Create safe spaces for respectful communication.

COOPERATE

Identify areas of common interest.

SERVE

Turn shared values into practical humanitarian action.

RECONCILE

Address misunderstanding and support peaceful relationships.

BUILD PEACE

Establish long-term relationships capable of strengthening communities.

Global Inter-Religious Peace Initiative

The Board maintains a global peace framework bringing together religious leaders, academics, humanitarian agencies, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders:

Global Peace Dialogues
Inter-Religious Leaders' Forums
Humanitarian Service Days
Youth Peace Conferences
Women's Peacebuilding Forums
Religious Leadership Seminars
Community Reconciliation Projects
Interfaith Research Programmes

The Board Executive Chairman

Alhaji Imam Olanijo Gazali Ogabi

Introducing The Board Executive Chairman

ALHAJI IMAM OLANIJO GAZALI OGABI

Global Chairman, Inter Religious Relation Board • ULCOGCC

Alhaji Imam Olanijo Gazali Ogabi is a religious leader, Islamic scholar, researcher, entrepreneur, and community-service advocate whose work reflects a commitment to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and community development.

His experience in Islamic scholarship, religious leadership, community engagement, business, and research contributes significantly to the Board's mission of encouraging constructive relations among diverse religious communities.

The Autobiography & Background

Background & Education

Hailing from Ede South Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria, he was born to Alhaji Imam Bukhari Opayinka Oluwalogbon Olanijo and Alhaja Bukhari Seliatu Oyewumi. He completed primary education at Olu Aino Primary School 4, Mushin, secondary education at Mushin Boys' High School, and studied Islamic and Arabic scholarship at Daru Dawat Wal Irshad, Isolo, Lagos.

Religious Leadership & Educational Founder

Turbaned as the Imam Ratibi of Kubatu Deen Islam Mushin Central Mosque (the first central mosque in Mushin, Lagos), he is also the founder of MODRASAT TAQUADUM LI ISLAMIYI WAL ISTIFUHAA MIYI at 7 Aganran Street, Mushin, Lagos, contributing to Arabic and Islamic education.

Research & Natural Medicine

A researcher participating in various workshops, he possesses knowledge in natural remedies, herbal knowledge, Arabic language, and traditional approaches to wellness as part of his broader commitment to knowledge and community service.

Entrepreneurship & Community Service

He is an active entrepreneur and Chairman of Aleshin Loojo Rental Services. His commitment to religious tolerance led to his appointment as Board Executive Chairman of the IRRB under ULCOGCC.

Leadership Message

"Different in Faith. United in Humanity. Committed to Peace."

Call for Membership

The Inter Religious Relation Board welcomes applications from individuals and institutions committed to peaceful inter-religious engagement and humanitarian service. Membership is open to:

Religious leaders
Imams & Islamic scholars
Christian clergy, priests & ministers
Rabbis & Jewish religious leaders
Traditional & indigenous spiritual leaders
Buddhist, Hindu & other religious representatives
Theologians & religious scholars
Academics & researchers
Interfaith practitioners
Humanitarian workers
Community leaders & Traditional rulers
Youth leaders & Women leaders
Peacebuilding practitioners
Faith-based organization representatives
Civil-society organization representatives
People of goodwill committed to peaceful coexistence

Call for Board Executive Members

We invite qualified and committed leaders to serve within our Board Executive structure across key areas of responsibility:

Global Executive Leadership
National & Regional Coordination
Inter-Religious Dialogue
Peacebuilding & Religious Affairs
Humanitarian Cooperation
Community Development
Youth, Women & Family Affairs
Research, Documentation & Training
Media & Public Relations
International Relations & Protocol
Legal & Institutional Affairs
Partnerships & Special Programmes

Call for Global Partnership

The Inter Religious Relation Board welcomes strategic partnerships with organizations and institutions sharing a commitment to peace, humanitarian service, and education:

Religious Institutions
Christian Churches & Ecclesiastical BodiesMuslim Organizations & Islamic InstitutionsJewish CommunitiesTraditional & Indigenous Spiritual InstitutionsBuddhist, Hindu & Other Religious Communities
Interfaith Organizations
Interfaith CouncilsReligious Dialogue OrganizationsPeace & Reconciliation NetworksFaith-Based Organizations
Academic & Research
UniversitiesTheological Institutions & SeminariesResearch Centres & Think TanksAcademic Associations
Humanitarian & Community
Charitable OrganizationsHumanitarian AgenciesCommunity Development AssociationsTraditional Rulers & Women/Youth Organizations
Areas of Partnership
Memoranda of Understanding
Institutional cooperation agreements
Joint conferences & Inter-religious roundtables
Peacebuilding & Humanitarian projects
Community development initiatives
Religious leadership programmes
Youth peacebuilding & Women's empowerment
Academic research & Publications
Training, capacity building & Cultural exchanges
Conflict-prevention initiatives
Emergency humanitarian response
Community reconciliation programmes

TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD PEACE

Build Dialogue • Promote Understanding • Serve Communities • Support Peace • Protect Human Dignity • Strengthen Humanity

CORPORATE ADDRESS

Corporate Address

A6 Owode Street, Akanran Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Official Communications

  • presidency@ulcogcc.org
  • www.ulcogcc.org

Parent Organisation

United Love Conference of Global Christian Clergies (ULCOGCC)

DIFFERENT IN FAITH • UNITED IN HUMANITY • COMMITTED TO PEACE

Building a Global Community of Faith, Service, Peace, Justice, Knowledge and Humanitarian Excellence.