Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has criticised members of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram for having limited knowledge of Islamic religion.
Speaking Monday in Port Harcourt at the opening of this year’s Rivers state education summit, organised by the state government, Soyinka said poor knowledge of the teachings of Islam was the bane of the sect.
According to him, some of the greatest philosophers in history were Muslims; adding that there was need for members of Boko Haram to be re-educated about the religion.
“Boko Haram are not educated enough about their religion to know that some of the greatest philosophers came from the religion. They have been taught one track line (Monorail) about the religion. They need to be re educated about the religion”, he said.
Soyinka, who was Chairman of the opening session admonished government to take urgent steps to redress the decay in the nation’s university system, stressing that he was happy to be invited to the summit to be part of a move to rebuild the educational system.
The keynote address was given by Professor Emeritus, Ayo Banjo.
Who is BOKO HARAM ?
Well said. Because well educated Muslims wondered if they read the same book.
What a truism!Boko Haram are not Muslims cos u couldnt see any of their actions in the Glorious Quran.
well said, le prof…soonest, we’ll know the backers of that sect that stains the Deen
Well don prof they have to be re-educate nd bc they are not following the rule of our religion.
You’re right Prof.