NGF Chairman visits Plateau, calls for peace

…says unabated crisis may hinder sustainable development

Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Thursday called on all stakeholders on the need to embrace for peace as part of efforts aimed at ending recurring cases of violence in the state.

Governor AbdulRazaq who gave the charge during his visit to commiserate with the government and people of Plateau, however noted that unabated crisis may hamper Plateau State to attain its full potentials especially in agriculture and tourism.

He said: “On behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the people of our States.

“I bring you sincere words of condolences on the unfortunate events in which many of our compatriots have lost their lives.

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“We call on leaders and influencers across all communities and sectors in Plateau to join His Excellency in the task of uniting the people and restoring sustainable peace.

“Leaders, including youth leaders, should come together to speak strongly against violence of any kind.

“We urge that we resolve our differences through dialogue, fair negotiations, mutual respect, and perspective taking.

“Sustainable development can be a mirage in an atmosphere of tension and violence. Plateau is full of potentials especially in agriculture and tourism.

“But these potentials could be affected negatively if we allow violence or threats of it to define how people see our communities.

“We commend His Excellency the Governor for his leadership at this critical moment.

“Our visit is to express our solidarity with His Excellency and the government and good people of Plateau State.

“We pray to God Almighty to repose the souls of the victims and restore peace to our communities.”

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE