Gombe State Government has met with Elders of diverse ethnic groups resident in the State to assure them of the safety of their lives and property in wake of uncertainty occasion by secessionists movement across the country.
The meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor on behalf of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Friday had in attendance Heads of Security outfits in the state and is deemed necessary in view of the need for peaceful coexistence which is a panacea sustainable socio-economic development of the State and the Country at large.
The Deputy Governor said the Government of Gombe State appreciates the role of non indigenes resident in the State and will do everything necessary to protect their interests considering the immense impact they are having on the economic and social development of the state calling for them to Support the policies of the present administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
He urged them to continue to see Gombe as their home and to feel free in the conduct of their legitimate duties, while to praying for God’s intervention in the affairs of the state and the nation for the good of all.
Speaking in an interview shortly after the meeting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Inter- Community relations, Chief Cornelius Chimack express gratitude to the State Government for the assurance of the security of their lives and properties, pledging to continue to work for the progress of the state and the nation.
He said Religious and Community Leaders should stand on the part of the unity of Nigeria, and to continue to preach the gospel of peace and shun divisive tendencies.
In a communique delivered newsmen during a press briefing, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Ethical orientation Adamu Dishi Kupto said the consultative forum arrived at a far reaching decisions that was in the interest of the State and its people.
The resolutions according to him include the expression of concern at growirng level of agitations across the country, most of which are regional, ethnical in nature and frowns at the role of the social media in overheating the polity.
The forum also frowned at succession calls by some sections of the country in whatever names and calls for restraints and calm. It equally called on all religious bodies to preach love, unity and peace among all people.
The forum noted with delight the efforts of Gombe state Government in handling security situations in the State and encouraged them to maintain the tempo.
It’s futher noted and affirmed that the cordial relationship existing between and among the people residing in Gombe State, regardless of ethnicity, or other regional affiliations, and reaffirmed the need to coexist as people with one destiny within the bounds of one Nigeria.
The Meeting also frowned at the reported cases if communal clashes in some parts of the state and called on all to live peacefully with one another as panacea for meaningful socioeconomic development, among other resolutions.
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