The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said that despite the violent clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the country as well as agitation for self-determination by some ethnic groups, “Nigeria will not divide.”
He called on the National Youth Service Corps to step up its unifying role against the backdrop of the ethnic tensions in the country.
A statement by the spokesperson of the NYSC, Mrs. Abosede Aderibigbe, on Tuesday quoted the Sultan as saying these during a courtesy call on him by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. General Sule Kazaure, in his palace in Sokoto.
The Sultan was quoted as saying, “We believe in Nigeria; we believe we can build it together irrespective of our diverse ethnic backgrounds. The two major religions teach us to be our brother’s keeper.
“Here in Sokoto, we will continue to do what is right; we will continue to be hospitable to everyone irrespective of what happens elsewhere. Other states should replicate what we do here.”
He reminded Kazaure of the enormity of the responsibilities of his new office, and urged him to try not only to build on the achievements of his predecessors, but surpass them.
The Sultan assured that the NYSC would continue to enjoy support of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, adding that “corps members would be taken care of and accepted as our children.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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ReplyDeleteWhy will you not say that when you and your people are freeloading off the south and paying them back in innocent blood.
ReplyDeleteYou are talking of building a united Nigeria when Christian girls are being kidnapped ,kept in palaces yet you didn't say anything. You know that what you are saying is not from your heart.you are just saying it,when there are injustices everywhere being perpetrated by agents of government, Fulani herdments sacking Christians communities yet you have not comeout to condemned it.these herdsmen are your members you are their leader.pls say something more meaningful.
ReplyDeleteThey are stealing their cows and burning Fulani's alive, the video is everywhere on facebook.
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