CHAPTER 6: - Right to Freedom of Conscience: - Article 8 1. Constitutional and Judicial Measures  Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.  The section gives the latitude to every person to change his/her belief, to manifest and propagate his/her religion in worship, teaching, practice and observance either alone or in concert with others, subject to the constitutional limitations such as in the interest of defence, public safety and order, public morality or health or for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of others.  The Court of Appeal held in the recent case of Abdulkareem v. Lagos State Govt. (2016)15 NWLR (Pt. 1535)P.177, that refusal by Lagos State government to allow female Muslim students of public schools wear hijab on school uniforms during and after school hours is violative of their right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.  The Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria have struck down some local government authority policies/decisions and upheld the right to freedom of conscience, thought and religion: - Adamu v. Attorney General of Borno State (1996) 8 NWLR 203; Theresa Onwo v. Oko (1996) 6 NWLR 587; Agbai v. Okogbue (1991) 1 NWLR (pt.204)p.391 at 444. The above constitutional ideals can best be translated into practice by the following: i. Promoting of ethno - religious tolerance among the diverse ethnic and religious groups for the purpose of peaceful co-existence and mutual respect. ii. Promotion of continuing inter-faith dialogue by Faith-Base Organizations nationwide.  The role of the leadership of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria in promoting inter-faith dialogue and the promotion of freedom of religion and conscience through the promotion of religious tolerance and the prevention and management of ethno-religious conflicts largely fuelled by politicians is commendable. 57