By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has called for unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, as she led Ambassadors of Voice for Change on a road show along major streets of Abuja.
Aliyu who was joined by Nollywood actors during the road show said that no matter the divergent views, tribes and religions, the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable, adding that it is the duty of every Nigerian to join the peace campaign.
She also assured that the peace campaign would be replicated in the 36 states to speak the language of peace to other youths in major cities, stating that with the commencement of the peace campaign, Nigerian youths would not allow themselves to be used as tool for destruction.
She said, “Maybe we need to remind ourselves that though tribes and tongues may differ, in brotherhood we stand. No matter our divergent views, no matter our faith, gender, tribe, we must be able to tell ourselves that united we are stronger.”
“I appeal to us all with a very strong voice that this road show is not fun fair. Tell your neighbours that from this moment the youths of this country are in one voice saying that we shall fight no more.”
“It is your duty and mine to save our common patrimony. I have spoken to my own daughters to stand with me and they are all here to say united we are stronger.”
She called on Nigerian youths to fight for the emancipation of their country to regain its rightful place in committee of nations through the provisions of infrastructures, quality education, and service delivery.
Mandate Secretary FCT Social Development Secretariat, Hajia Hadiza Mohammed Kabir, commended the Ambassadors of Voice for Change for organizing the peace campaign, stressing that the country needs peace more than ever before.
Kabir pledged that the Social Development Secretariat would continue to support initiatives that would bring meaningful development to the society.
Popular Nollywood actors who participated in the road show include John Ikechukwu Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu, Zack Orji, Benedict Johnson, Saeed Balogun, Chiege Alisugwe , and a popular Afro Beat, Sir Shina Peter amongst others.
