By Editor
In spite the divergent views, religious and ethnic differences that may exist amongst citizens, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu insists that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable.
The minister who stated this when she led Ambassadors of Voice for Change on a road walk along major streets, called for unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
Aliyu, who was joined at the road show by some of her immediate family members, stressed that it is the duty of every Nigerian to join the peace campaign.
She disclosed that the peace campaign would be taken to the 36 states of the federation to speak the language of peace to other youths in major cities, stating that with the commencement of the peace campaign, Nigerian youths have resolved not to be used as tool for destruction.
Her words; “Maybe we need to remind ourselves that though tribes and tongues may differ, in brotherhood we stand. No matter our divergent views, no matter our faith, gender, tribe, we must be able to tell ourselves that united we are stronger.
“I appeal to us all with a very strong voice that this road show is not fun fair. Tell your neighbours that from this moment the youths of this country are in one voice saying that we shall fight no more.
“It is your duty and mine to save our common patrimony. I have spoken to my own daughters to stand with me and they are all here to say united we are stronger.”
She, therefore, called on the youths to fight for the emancipation of Nigeria and for the country to regain its rightful place in committee of nations through the provisions of infrastructures, quality education, and service delivery to Nigerians.
Earlier, the Mandate Secretary FCT Social Development Secretariat, Hajia Hadiza Kabir, commended the Ambassadors of Voice for Change for organizing the peace campaign, noting that the country needs peace more than ever before.
She pledged that the Social Development Secretariat would continue to support initiatives that would bring meaningful development to the society.
Popular Nollywood actors that joined in the road show include John Ikechukwu Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu, Zack Orji, Benedict Johnson, Saeed Balogun, Chiege Alisugwe, and a popular afro beat, Sir Shina Peter amongst others.