Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to dialogue with Boko Haram sect in order to ensure the return of peace and security in the nation.
He made the plea on Wednesday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika at his palace in Sokoto.
The Sultan stressed that it was necessary for Federal Government to engage in talks with the sect, which recently declared ceasefire, observing that “the dialogue would serve as a means of getting across to the other splinter groups within the sect.”
Sultan Sa’ad assured that Nigeria would not break up as being portended by some people.
“Nigeria will remain one entity. Those clamouring for the division of the country are Just making noise in order to seek for relevance. God cannot be wrong by bringing us together. He has a reason why he brought us together as Muslims and Christians. There are many issues that bind us together; there are many reasons why we should remain together as brothers and sisters in this country,” he further stressed.
At the Government House, Governor Wamakko commended Nigerian Army for keeping the country one.
“We must commend Nigerian Army for their role in keeping the country one. This onerous act is reeling the nation towards development,” he said adding, “I am pleased for the concern and love that you have for the nation.”
In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika averred that it could not be subjected to debate that the unity of Nigeria was non negotiable.
According to him, “The unity of Nigeria is non negotiable. This is what we are all trained to preserve. When some people talk about breaking up the country, I assure you that Nigeria will not break up,” he said.
The COAS assured that the Nigerian Army would be transformed, including enhancing the welfare of its troops.
Ihejirika explained that he was in Sokoto to inaugurate some projects rehabilitated at the barracks of 1 Brigade.
He commended the Sultan for his contributions to the peaceful co-existence of the country
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Sultan, are Christians and your Muslims worshipping the same gGod?. I am very sorry,you Muslims need to ask and pray that the Almighty God oen your eyesbto know the Almighty. I tell you that man's kingdom is finite but eternal life is INFINITE through CHRIST JESUS?. Talk to your rascals, I know they do NOT respect you at all. SHALOM.
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