The Sultan of Sokoto and
President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to live in peace with one
another for the unity of the country.
He made the appeal against the
backdrop of the rising number of civilian deaths linked with the on-going
military invasion of the South-east and the resultant reprisal attacks in
various parts of the country.
The monarch, in a statement
issued in Sokoto yesterday, said that religious and community leaders should be
given a chance to wade into the pockets of tension which threaten the
continuous survival of the nation.
He said: “I am calling on all
Nigerians to imbibe and embrace the culture and spirit of living in peace,
irrespective of tribal, ethnic or regional differences.
“Nigeria would continue to remain
one nation with a common goal of purposeful development. The action of some
should not be allowed to tear the country apart.
“Bad ones among our people should
be called to order by their elders and community leaders.
“I challenge elder statesmen to
call the youth to order and educate them on the need for peaceful coexistence
in their respective geo-political zones.
“As traditional leaders, we would
continue to preach love among the diverse communities in our domains throughout
the country.”
The Sultan said Nigeria was
brought together by an act of God, despite the different ethnic group,
religions and diverse rich and beautiful cultures to form one country. He said
God would protect the sovereignty.
He further tasked the federal and
state governments as well as security agencies in their collective efforts to
bring sustained peace and development to the country.
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