Nigeria’s peace, non-negotiable in spite of challenges — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has stressed that the peace and unity of Nigeria are non-negotiable even in the face of adverse conditions of living and insecurity challenges.

The Governor, therefore, appealed to Nigerians irrespective of ethno-religious and political differences to explore diversity to promote national unity in the country.

He made this known while speaking at the 11th annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture and Merit Awards which took place in Bauchi on Monday.

Caleb Mutfwang who was represented by the Plataeau State Commissioner of Information and Communication, RT Hon Joyce Lohya Ramnap stressed that the unity of the country was non-negotiable.

He extolled the virtues of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, and called for unity amongst Northern leaders to address the common issues confronting the region and bring it back to the forefront as envisioned by the late Premier of the region.

The Governor said that Sardauna lived and died for the North, explaining that the late Premier laid a solid foundation for the development of the entire Northern region.

Caleb Mutfwang described the theme of the event ‘Nature’s Bounty, turning Northern Nigerian’s untapped resources into Sustainable Prosperity’ as apt adding that “We must embrace a diversified economic approach that taps into the immense potential of non-oil sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, creative industries etc.

“Nigeria, especially the Northern part of the country is blessed with large agricultural land and human resources that remains largely untapped. The question before us today is how can we harness these resources effectively to drive sustainable economic growth and development for our people.

“I am calling on Northern elites to work together with Governors in their various states to create opportunities for their people and tackle poverty.”

While pleading with Nigerians to support, cooperate, and pray for the country’s leadership to succeed, Calen Mutfwang said, “My administration is working tirelessly to bring sustainable development across the 17 local government council of Plateau state.”

The Governor also said his administration is working out policies and programmes aimed at making the lives of the citizens better.

He said, “As Governor of Plateau, I am committed to finding lasting solutions that will bring relief to my people, We are currently working on policies and programmes in several sectors, including Agriculture, transportation, education, healthcare, and other aspects of economic development to alleviate poverty.

“God has blessed Northern Nigeria abundantly, and it is our collective responsibility to harness these blessings for the greater good. My team and I are resolute in our determination to transform Plateau.”

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