Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has called on Nigerians across religious and ethnic divides to shun violence and embrace unity.
In his Easter message on Saturday, Amaechi urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the season to eschew all vices that threaten the country’s peace.
Regarding the nation’s insecurity, the former governor of Rivers said the primary responsibility of government is to protect the lives and properties of citizens, adding that every Nigerian has the right to life.
“We may be a country with diverse ethnic nationalities and religions, but in achieving our dreams and goals as a people, we must put those differences aside and move as one nation to attain greater heights,” the statement reads.
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“I am particularly perturbed by the recent spike in the wanton killings of innocent citizens in different parts of the country.
“The key responsibility of government is to protect lives and property. Government owe this basic minimum responsibility to the people and have to halt these deaths and violence.
“If we work together in peace and unity, we can overcome our challenges and emerge as a formidable nation, the kind we all desire.
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“We have the resources, we have the people. We need to become refocused on our goals, determined and resilient with the strength of character and purpose to make our country better and repositioned for greatness.”
Amaechi asked Nigerians to “exhibit love and kindness to all as Christ loved us and sacrificed his life for our salvation”.
