Since 1966, We Have Killed A Million Of Ourselves To Keep Nigeria Together —Buhari
The President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has admonished political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting interest of the country rather than engage in the self-centeredness that led to the loss of about a million lives in the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 to 1970. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.
President Buhari, who affirmed that “We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians, and Nigeria shall remain one,” made this remark when he received former state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday.
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In a statement, presented by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, quoted the president as saying: “Our main objective is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are human beings. We have our weaknesses, but I can assure you that the patriotism in us is hard-earned. We have gone through all the troubles from 15th of January 1966 to date. You know what I mean by this, we have killed a million of ourselves in order to keep this country together. Information Guide Nigeria
“I don’t think there can be any practical experience more than that. We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians and Nigeria will remain one.”
President Buhari urged all members of defunct CPC and political leaders to always be mindful of the larger picture by working towards preserving the unity, peace and integrity of the nation.
He thanked the former chairmen of the political party, which was merged to form the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), for always highlighting the achievements of the government, admitting that some areas will surely get more attention. jamb results
He said, “I am delighted to welcome the forum of state chairmen of the former Congress for Progressives’ Change to state house today. I accord great significance to this visit as it demonstrates a determination and commitment to identify with our administration.
“This visit recalls the solidarity with the successes that we have recorded in critical areas of our society. The visit also affords us the opportunity to discuss other issues of interest to the forum.
“I commend members of this forum and all members of the legacy party-CPC, for their continued dedication to the ideals of democratic governance that we all believed in.
“The doggedness with which we pursued our vision and goals that culminated into the success we recorded remain like bright stars in the history of our dear nation.”
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