The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the Senate
would meet with security chiefs to chart a path for resolution of
contentious issues engendering tension in the South-East.
He said that the meeting, expected to hold shortly, would
address the tension in the South-East and the skirmishes in
Plateau.
Saraki said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that security
agencies, political and religious leaders must work for the
promotion of dialogue as means for tackling agitations, to ensure
peace in the country.
In the statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,
Yusuph Olaniyonu, he urged Nigerians to maintain peace and avoid
statements or actions capable of aggravating the tension in parts
of the country.
The president of the senate said that the crises in the country
were not unconnected to the economic challenges being faced by
citizens.
“The tension in some parts of the country has its roots
substantially in the economic situation.
“The nation should be assured that some of the legislative and
executive actions taken to address the economic problems are
beginning to yield fruits.
“This is why we recently witnessed the rebound of the economy
and the exit of the country from recession,” he said.
He called for calm among the people, especially in the
South-East and Plateau, saying that the government required the
cooperation of everyone in solving all problems.
“I want to appeal to our people to avoid stoking ethnic or
religious fires. We should not deepen the fault lines of our nation
and place citizens in danger of violence and sustained crises.
“The government requires the support of all Nigerians and we
should please give peace a chance. No real development or genuine
economic activity can take place in the midst of crisis or
tension.
“Investments and development thrive only where there is peace,”
Saraki said.
He advised political, community and religious leaders to take
actions that would douse the tension and reassure the people that
the best way was for us to live together in peace and harmony.
“All leaders at this point must canvass support for government
and preach peace, love and harmony.
“Once again, I plead with our people to avoid taking laws into
their hands or antagonizing our neighbours,” he added.
NAN
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the Senate
would meet with security chiefs to chart a path for resolution of
contentious issues engendering tension in the South-East.
He said that the meeting, expected to hold shortly, would
address the tension in the South-East and the skirmishes in
Plateau.
Saraki said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that security
agencies, political and religious leaders must work for the
promotion of dialogue as means for tackling agitations, to ensure
peace in the country.
In the statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,
Yusuph Olaniyonu, he urged Nigerians to maintain peace and avoid
statements or actions capable of aggravating the tension in parts
of the country.
The president of the senate said that the crises in the country
were not unconnected to the economic challenges being faced by
citizens.
“The tension in some parts of the country has its roots
substantially in the economic situation.
“The nation should be assured that some of the legislative and
executive actions taken to address the economic problems are
beginning to yield fruits.
“This is why we recently witnessed the rebound of the economy
and the exit of the country from recession,” he said.
He called for calm among the people, especially in the
South-East and Plateau, saying that the government required the
cooperation of everyone in solving all problems.
“I want to appeal to our people to avoid stoking ethnic or
religious fires. We should not deepen the fault lines of our nation
and place citizens in danger of violence and sustained crises.
“The government requires the support of all Nigerians and we
should please give peace a chance. No real development or genuine
economic activity can take place in the midst of crisis or
tension.
“Investments and development thrive only where there is peace,”
Saraki said.
He advised political, community and religious leaders to take
actions that would douse the tension and reassure the people that
the best way was for us to live together in peace and harmony.
“All leaders at this point must canvass support for government
and preach peace, love and harmony.
“Once again, I plead with our people to avoid taking laws into
their hands or antagonizing our neighbours,” he added.
NAN
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