Biafra 50 Osinbajo says Nigerians are greater together than apart
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Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is better united than separated.
Osinbajo said further that citizens have a right to discuss their continued existence in Nigeria.
He
made the comments in Abuja on Thursday, May 25, at an event themed
‘Biafra: 50 Years After,’ which was organized to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the end of the Nigeria-Biafra war.
“Some
say secession is the answer to charges of marginalization. Some say
Nigeria is colonial contraption, and that we should be independent
ethnic nationalities. This is what forms the call for Biafra which is
sometimes vitriolic,” Osinbajo said according to The Cable.
“I
have to differ, We are greater together than apart. Instead of trying
to flee every time we face frustrations, it is best for us to come
together to build the nation.
“We should
not use the media, and the social media as a means to propagate hate. We
cannot benefit from that. Our frustrations must not drive us to see
other people as enemies.
“And, I believe Nigerians should exercise the right to discuss their existence here,” he added.
Osinbajo
also urged all Nigerians to work together to build the country and to
resist the temptation to see their compatriots as enemies.
Meanwhile, former president, Olusegun Obasanjo was also a guest at the event, and he assured those agitating for Biafra that “there is enough cake to share” in Nigeria.
The event was organized by the Shehu Musa Yar Adua Foundation.
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