In conclusion therefore, Madam Chair, we request this Forum to adopt recommendation 27 and urge the Government of Nigeria to heed the provisions of Draft recommendation 27 towards seeking peaceful means of resolving the conflict than the one presently in use. We agree that the state should conduct research in consultation with minority groups to assess the situation of religious minorities, and seek their input on measures to ensure their rights; But not the use of the military which will further aggravate the situation. THANK YOU akojosephine@yahoo.com 1 http://www.uscirtgovireports-a nd-bri efs/an n u a kreport/3310. html