The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has insisted that Nigeria cannot afford to disintegrate.
He said the diversity of the country was the reason why other countries have respect for Nigeria.
Osinbajo, who was on a two-day official visit to Cross River State, said this on Thursday during a courtesy call on the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V.
He reiterated the fact that the country was better together than apart.
“Cross River State is so much an intriguing part of Nigeria and every part needs the other. We are greater together than apart. When people speak of Nigeria, it is because of its diversity. Unity is absolutely important because God wants us to be united,” Osinbajo said.
He said the country has been able to manage its diversity so far, pointing out that crisis of any kind was not a solution to the problems of the country.
According to him, the Federal Government was doing everything possible to accommodate every Nigerian, noting that President Buhari’s government will continue to work assiduously for the interest and development of all sections of the country.
Osinbajo pledged the support of the federal government to the construction of the super highway by the state government, stressing that the initiative would enhance economic and social development of the state.
Responding the Obong of Calabar, while appreciating the visit of the Acting President, pleaded that the traditional institution be given constitutional powers.
According to him, the traditional institution had been the foundation of government.
Meanwhile, the Acting President has performed the ground breaking ceremony of Ayade Industrial Park as well as unveiling the Calabar Rice Factory and the Garment Factory, which he described as a bold attempt by the Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade to develop the state.
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Nigeria need disintegration unity is not longer paramount
ReplyDeleteSelfish lying paranoid corrupt leaders. Biased failed state that favours only sections of people. Why would he not say such rubbish. Nigeria is more sick than buhari and will dissolve. Only a matter of time as the momentum is very much.
ReplyDeleteNigerian elites should bow to the pressure of youths and agree for the disintegration of the nigerian state so that the youths will have rest of mind. The national Assambly members should do the needful to amend the constitution to give room for referendum.
ReplyDeleteOsinbajo, really? When you thoughtlessly rhapsodized that you are "treated like a child" and you, Vice President, are referred to as "Coordinator" by your principal?
ReplyDeleteGood reasoning has gone dead!
Where were u wen buhari did not give any position to south east. Now u are preaching togetherness.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, it has already disintegrated, because the APC led government is bent on maltreating, marginalizing and victimizing those that serve as the conjunctions that hold the nation together. It's late crying when the head has been cut off.
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