Despite being on his summer break, the Pope made a special effort to join this significant gathering. Photo: Vatican Media

Europe pledges aid to Nigeria in exchange for ideological colonization: Church and Islam speak out

According to the treaty, no country is allowed to deviate from the provisions addressing human rights, sexual and reproductive health, and gender. These controversial issues are not so explicit in the agreement, but once the treaty enters into force it will give the European Union leverage to force changes in Nigeria’s laws and policies to align them with European values.