Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has stressed the need for Nigerians to continue to be committed to sustainable peace and unity in the country.
”Peace is very imperative if we truly want Nigeria to fully develop, to be at par with her contemporaries in the comity of nations.
“This is a task by all the citizens, irrespective of any religious, political, ethnic or cultural differences,” he charged.
The governor said these in his message to the people of the state and Nigerians in a message to mark the Eid-el-Kabir festivity.
According to him, Nigeria stands to fully exploit its potential when the citizens are united and patriotic.
Dr Idris also urged that Nigeria’s unity should continually be non-negotiable and sacrosanct.
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The governor restated his commitment to ensuring the security of the lives and properties of all the residents of the state.
He added that his administration will leave no stone unturned, in synergizing with the security agencies, to enable them to perform their duties diligently.
Dr Idris also promised to continue to support them with logistics and moral support to be alive to their duties.
According to him, the state government remains committed to providing the social needs of the people, as well as initiating and implementing sound policies and programmes.
‘ We will initiate empowerment programmes for all segments of people, particularly, the vulnerable, women and youths who have supported us to victory, during the election, ‘ he assured.
He felicitated the people of the state and Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir, and urged them to sustain fervent prayers, for lasting peace and unity.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
