Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has pleaded with Nigerians to harp on those things that bring peace and unity to Nigeria in the new year rather than ruminating on issues that tend to undermine the cohesion of the country.
Senator Mark urged citizens to shun those mundane issues of religious and ethnic inclinations that tend to put asunder peace and national unity.
The former Senate helmsman, in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the new year, noted that the nation had gone through turbulent times in recent times, a situation he said must of a necessity be reversed for good.
“The grim reality is that the harsh economy, insecurity in the land and political crises are taking a huge toll on the citizens. The deterioration is unacceptable and cannot continue,” he was quoted to have said in a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh.
Senator Mark stressed: “We must avoid those faultlines and work towards cementing the fragmented culture and tradition of brotherhood in the coming years.”
He recalled that the nation had gone through many tortuous journeys to nationhood including but not limited to the 30 months old fratricidal civil strife, saying: “we must leave the past to the past and say never again.”
Senator Mark urged the present administration to lead the charge to bring all Nigerians on board by adopting the policy of assimilation and inclusiveness in the affairs of the country.
He believed that Nigerian citizens were good followers hence governments must put the cards on the table and show the way .
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