Nigeria At 61: Let us bury old prejudices to rescue Nigeria from brink ― David Mark

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has urged Nigeria to shelve mundane issues of attachment to religion, ethnic or tribal leanings and come together to rescue Nigeria from the precipice.

He gave the admonition in a goodwill message on the occasion of the nation 61st independence anniversary.

He maintained that more than ever before there is the need to harp on the issues that bind Nigerians together.

In the statement signed by his media aide, Paul Mummeh, the former senate president tasked governments at all levels to do all that is necessary to restore hope and rebuild citizens’ trust and confidence in leadership to actualize the project Nigeria.

“Nigeria has all it takes to overcome the challenges but the government must live up to its responsibilities in order to earn the trust and confidence of the people.

“The journey has been torturous though eventful in many respects. There is strength in our diversity. Our government, religious and traditional leaders must continue to preach the message of hope and reignite the can-do spirit of Nigerians,” Mark said.

Senator Mark counselled against divisive tendencies and asked the government to “ensure justice, equity and fairness in the distribution and allocation of resources to every part of the country to ensure that no section feels marginalized or shortchanged.

“I advise those fanning the embers of disintegration or war through hate speeches, kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and other societal ills to sheathe their swords for peace to reign,” the former senate president stated.

He pointed out that no matter the anger in a man’s mind, killing or destruction of property cannot be a solution.

According to Senator Mark, “the road to justice may be slow but seeking redress through dialogue, judiciary or the legislature is a better option.”

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