From Audu Joe, Lokoja
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has stressed the need for Nigerians to continue to live in peace and harmony to boost national integration.
The Governor affirmed that Nigeria will continue to remain as an indivisible entity hence the need for citizens to shun acts capable of tearing the nation apart.
This was contained in the Governors Sallah Message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed.
Bello urged Muslims to ensure that the lessons which they have learnt during the Ramadan season and their act of devotions remained a consistent way of life even after the 30-days exercise.
He noted that Ramadan was a season of several teachings that centered on humanity, kindness, peace and love appealing to Nigerians to imbibe positive character that would enable the country overcome the prevailing insecurity and other challenges.
Governor Bello used the opportunity to harp on the gains of peaceful co existence and national integration for accelerated development of any nation.
He opined that various sectional agitations would never emerge in the interest of anyone reiterating that instead we should collectively proffer solution to the numerous ills of the nation through effective democratic participation
He gave an assurance that his administration will not relent in the provision of democracy dividends which could only be guaranteed when lives and properties of people were safe.