In Nasarawa, Almakura calls for harmonious coexistence among ethnic groups


The Senator representing Nasarawa south senatorial district, Umaru Al-Makura, Wednesday, called on the people of Nasarawa state to continue to use their different backgrounds as a point of strength, unity and harmony, instead of capitalising on it for divisive tendencies.

He made the call in Lafia in an interview with journalists on the upcoming Independence day celebrated annually on October 1st.

Almakura said since the state was created, people despite their religious and ethnic backgrounds have been patient with one another, loyal, committed to the administrations in place so far, thereby allowing the influx of sustained peace and development into the state.

“We wouldn’t have attained the achievements we have achieved so far if all these attributes and good citizenship that the people of Nasarawa state have exhibited so far have not been put in place,” he said.

Almakura who is the former governor of the state said the unity and togetherness enjoyed in the state was because of the mindset, psychology, discipline, faith and commitment of the people of the state.

He also commended the current administration led by Governor Abdullahi Sule for expanding infrastructural developments, creating industrial platforms and opening the state to commercial and economic activities.

“I urge the state government to continue in that direction because at the stage of our economic situation in Nigeria, nothing will lift the state to greater heights faster than any other than creating a conducive economic environment,” he said.

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