We’re greater together than apart – Osinbajo

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, urged
Nigerians to exercise caution in their utterances and respect each
other in their conversations and interactions to foster national
unity.

Osinbajo noted that “We are greater together than apart.”

Speaking at a seminar on national unity and stability at the DSS
Training School, Bwari, Abuja, Osinbajo also advised the citizenry
to shun all narratives which foment trouble and create divisions
and embrace those that unite.

According to the Acting President, the language of exchange in
the country must be civil and we must not tolerate a situation
where people speak in any way they like.

He was reacting to hate speeches which had crept up in different
sections of the country, thereby heating up the polity.

Osinbajo warned that the Federal Government had no choice than
to ensure the security of lives and property of citizens.

He noted that the administration had initiated series of social
investment programmes to promote social justice and give all
Nigerians a sense of belonging.

“The truth is that we have a duty to ensure that we deal
seriously with the issue of poverty and social justice,’’ he said,
adding that the N500 billion earmarked for social investment
programme would be utilised in that direction.

He said that the fund was not for poverty alleviation but
specifically meant to correct the social and economic imbalance in
the country.

Osinbajo noted that many Nigerians were poor not because the
country was not endowed but due to the massive stealing of public
funds by past leaders. He said it was the duty of all to stand
against corruption.

He observed that Nigeria’s destiny is in the hands of the youth,
who constitute two-third of the country’s population, urging them
to get actively involved in the nation’s political process.

“If you must take over, you must be directly involved in the
political process of your country,’’ he said.

The acting President stressed that no matter what side of the
divide one stands, “We are greater together than apart.”

(NAN)

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, urged
Nigerians to exercise caution in their utterances and respect each
other in their conversations and interactions to foster national
unity.

Osinbajo noted that “We are greater together than apart.”

Speaking at a seminar on national unity and stability at the DSS
Training School, Bwari, Abuja, Osinbajo also advised the citizenry
to shun all narratives which foment trouble and create divisions
and embrace those that unite.

According to the Acting President, the language of exchange in
the country must be civil and we must not tolerate a situation
where people speak in any way they like.

He was reacting to hate speeches which had crept up in different
sections of the country, thereby heating up the polity.

Osinbajo warned that the Federal Government had no choice than
to ensure the security of lives and property of citizens.

He noted that the administration had initiated series of social
investment programmes to promote social justice and give all
Nigerians a sense of belonging.

“The truth is that we have a duty to ensure that we deal
seriously with the issue of poverty and social justice,’’ he said,
adding that the N500 billion earmarked for social investment
programme would be utilised in that direction.

He said that the fund was not for poverty alleviation but
specifically meant to correct the social and economic imbalance in
the country.

Osinbajo noted that many Nigerians were poor not because the
country was not endowed but due to the massive stealing of public
funds by past leaders. He said it was the duty of all to stand
against corruption.

He observed that Nigeria’s destiny is in the hands of the youth,
who constitute two-third of the country’s population, urging them
to get actively involved in the nation’s political process.

“If you must take over, you must be directly involved in the
political process of your country,’’ he said.

The acting President stressed that no matter what side of the
divide one stands, “We are greater together than apart.”

(NAN)