Former FCT Minister, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni (RTD) has called on Mr President to consider creating a special palliative and rebuilding package to revive and resettle communities displaced through criminal activities.
Useni made this call a message to commemorate 2020 Nigeria’s 60th independent anniversary tagged “EQUITY WILL KEEP OUR UNITY” where the General Said, the displace persons should be empowered as that is the way the will be given hope and a new lease of life in the Nation.
According the the former FCT Minister, “Sixty years of the people running their own affairs, setting their goals and working at their pace to fend for themselves and influence the whole world positively is something to really thank God for and to celebrate”.
“We are certainly not where we would have wished to be in view of the many and daunting challenges the nation faces today, but growing a nation is a process and not a destination”.
“Our unity of purpose should be our weapon of choice against banditry, terrorism, killings and destructions in our village areas, kidnapping, insurgency, corruption and every vice that stands on our way in our march to greatness and prosperity” said Useni.
“Since this is so, I appeal strongly that our unity must be our greatest asset in surmounting the intractable issues we are facing
He also appeal to the federal government to show transparent fairness and equity in the distribution of national infrastructure, and allocation of national resources and offices. Strategic appointments and more inclusiveness in governance can engender nationalistic passions and give a sense of belonging to all sections of the country in the quest for national cohesion and Called on Nigerians extend hands of love by giving the displaced ones shelter away from the camps.
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Press Release.
NIGERIA AT 60: EQUITY WILL KEEP OUR UNITY
I congratulate all Nigerians on the unique Jubilee we are marking today.
Sixty years of the people running their own affairs, setting their goals and working at their pace to fend for themselves and influence the whole world positively is something to really thank God for and to celebrate.
We are certainly not where we would have wished to be in view of the many and daunting challenges the nation faces today, but growing a nation is a process and not a destination.
Since this is so, I appeal strongly that our unity must be our greatest asset in surmounting the intractable issues we are facing.
Our unity of purpose should be our weapon of choice against banditry, terrorism, killings and destructions in our village areas, kidnapping, insurgency, corruption and every vice that stands on our way in our march to greatness and prosperity.
All these vices, and yes, the consuming reality of COVID-19, should provide every Nigerian the vision to see the opportunities in our difficulties and offer ourselves selflessly to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria for the better. For to lose hope, or despair by the dark clouds is to accept defeat. Nigerians should not surrender to criminality.
In this wise, I call on Mr President to consider creating a special palliative and rebuilding package to revive and resettle communities displaced through criminal activities. They should be empowered. This will give them hope and a new lease of life in the nation.
At our 60th anniversary, Nigerians should not be living for longer periods in IDP Camps or running from pillar to post with no hope and no aid. This can be a special jubilee gift to our fellow citizens.
Fellow Nigerians should also extend hands of love by giving these displaced ones shelter away from the camps.
I also appeal to the federal government to show transparent fairness and equity in the distribution of national infrastructure, and allocation of national resources and offices. Strategic appointments and more inclusiveness in governance can engender nationalistic passions and give a sense of belonging to all sections of the country in the quest for national cohesion.
This is a much smaller price to pay to keep Nigeria one.
*Equity will keep our unity.*
I am confident that the God that has kept us as one nation so far will strengthen our bond of unity and heal us where we are hurting.
*Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Senator Jeremiah Timbut Useni,*
DSS, Fwc, mni, CFR
October 1, 2020
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