The Kogi
State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to disregard calls
for the restructuring of the country, describing such calls as mere political
deceit.
The governor
made the call in Lokoja, the state capital, during a meeting with leaders of
the organised labour, according to a statement on Thursday.
He described
those behind the agitation for the nation’s break-up and restructuring of the
country as real enemies of the country, stressing that Nigeria “under President
Muhammad Buhari is on the path of restoring its lost glory.”
Bello
appealed to Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its determination to
right the wrongs of the past, noting that the President had since assumption of
office made practical efforts to unite every segment of the country.
He said,
“Every country has its unique challenges, but is making effort to overcome
these challenges collectively irrespective of its cultural, religious or
political differences.”
Bello, who
is the youngest governor in country, said “Nigeria is a blessed country with
the prospect of a great nation” and urged the people to support the government
by being patriotic and peaceful.
He noted
that his administration had since assumption of office in the state taken bold
steps to improve critical infrastructures such as road, rural electrification,
water and quality health-care for the people of the state.
Bello said
Nigeria would benefit more as a united nation when their people live and work
together.
He said he
would continue to advocate oneness among the different ethnic groups in the
state as exemplified in the governance of the state since assumption and urged
the people to watch out for sincere leaders who believe in the unity and
oneness of the country and throw their support behind them.
PUNCH.
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