From Olukayode Idowu, Damaturu
The Chairman, All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary convention planning committee, Hon Mai-Mala Buni has said in order for the country to have a prosperous future which is the dream of all, it’s citizens need to explore more areas that unite everyone.
Buni, who is also Yobe State Governor, gave this charge on Monday in Kano during his remarks at a colloquium organized in honour of APC National Leader, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 69th birthday anniversary.
He said: “The people gathered here today are coming from different ethnic, religious, cultural and political backgrounds but share a common faith in the unity and future of Nigeria.”
He noted that “this is a colloquium with a difference because, the celebration of Tinubu’s birthday in Kano symbolises the unity in diversity we have in the country that can be strengthened for a better Nigeria.”
He said: “This gives Nigerians and the country a fresh hope for future, a hope for prosperity and a hope for more unity in diversity.”
Buni described “Tinubu as a great leader, a true democrat, a statesman and philanthropist with great concern for the future of Nigeria.”
He commended the government and people of Kano State for showing exemplary support for a united Nigeria by hosting the colloquium at a time when some groups are challenging the country’s unity.
He however advocated for increased support to the Buhari administration to overcome security and other challenges facing the country.
He said: “The task of nation building is a collective responsibility and we should support government to achieve this and improve the lives of Nigerians.”