Governor Simon Bako Lalong has been commended for his peace efforts that have restored confidence and mitigated human disasters associated with violence and conflicts in Plateau State.
Speakers at the launch of a book on Disaster and Conflict in
Abuja described the Governor as a peacemaker who has become a shining example
for de-escalating violence and creating sustainable platform for mutual
understanding and dialogue.
The Book facilitated by the Federal Ministry of
Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties examined the challenges of
disasters that are generated from conflicts in Nigeria and how to mitigate
them.
Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Duties
Sen. George Akume said Nigerians need to continue to foster peaceful
coexistence as a way of preventing disasters that end up hurting development.
He said Governor Lalong has proven to be one of the examples of leaders who can
be relied upon to galvanize people to do the right thing by embracing one
another.
Former Deputy Senate President Nasiru Mantu also said the
search for peace in Nigeria cannot succeed without people respecting one
another and realizing that God is the creator of all while differences in tribe,
religion, geography and even orientations are matters that cannot be blamed on
humanity as people never chose where to be born or the families to be born in.
He said this is why people must be able to accept one
another as human beings and stop fighting. He said Governor Lalong has been
able to achieve this by enabling people of various backgrounds to have a sense
of belonging which has doused tensions and made peace possible in Plateau
State.
Governor Lalong who praised the author of the book for conducting
the research said peace remains his cardinal objective and as such, he will not
relent in making sure that people work together to engender good relations.
He urged all Nigerians to support peaceful coexistence as
conflicts do not only cause disasters, but leave a huge burden on development.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of
Plateau State.
20th April 2021.
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