Nasarawa State Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has led a high powered delegation to Plateau State to commiserate with the Government and people over the recent attacks in the State.
Governor Sule who led a delegation comprising of traditional, religious and
Government officials from Nasarawa State said the visit was necessary because Plateau State remains a natural home for all Nigerians, especially the people of Nasarawa State who were part of the old Plateau State.
He sympathised with the
people of Plateau State particularly those who lost loved ones, properties,
animals and farm crops. On behalf of the Nasarawa State government, he
delivered an official condolence letter and an undisclosed cash donation to
assist those affected.
The Governor said it was
painful to see the rich history of Plateau State known for its hospitality,
serenity, tolerance and excellence being jeopardized by criminal activities
using religion, ethnicity and politics.
Sule recalled with
Nostalgia his growing days in Jos where people were united and loved one
another irrespective of their differences. He wondered how people allowed the politics of hatred and religious bigotry to take pride over peaceful
coexistence and humanity.
Responding, Governor Simon
Lalong thanked the Government and the people of Nasarawa State for their support
and solidarity which affirms the eternal bond that exists between the two
States.
He told Governor Abdullahi
Sule that what happened in the recent attacks was pure criminality which must
not be given any other name for convenience or cover-up. He said the security
agencies have made arrests and those arrested will be diligently prosecuted.
Lalong decried the misuse
of social media and some parts of the traditional media by some citizens, particularly the youth who propagate falsehood, panic and hate speech. He said
this has led to the de-marketing of the State.
He, however, expressed appreciation to good Nigerians and people of Plateau State who contributed to
dousing tensions and ensuring the return of calm.
Thereafter, the meeting
went into a closed-door session where further deliberations were held with
traditional, religious and community leaders and the two Governors.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press &
Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
2nd September 2021.
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