The United States has urged Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria to work together to stem discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS in the country.

He gave the charge Thursday in Abuja during a train the trainers (ToT) workshop for Muslim and Christian leaders and clerics in northern Nigeria and FCT, organised by Ummah Support Initiative (USI), U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other partners, with the theme, “HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Emerging Trends and Human Rights”.

Represented by Ms Margaret Shelleng, Multilateral Advisor of PEPFAR, President Biden said it was important for the religious leaders and clerics to work together to reduce stigma and discrimination amongst people living with HIV/AIDS for a better society.

Executive Director USI, Mallam Danjuma Abdullahi, urged religious leaders to use their position to seek a better life for members of their congregations and the communities at large.