By Kunle Sanni –
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace tolerance and peaceful coexistence, saying the country’s unity and shared heritage outweigh the differences that often divide its people.
Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, during a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, His Royal Highness Jacob Gyang Buba, at his palace.
“We are all connected one way or the other. We must, therefore, continue to live together. What binds us together supersedes what separates us,” the Vice President said.
According to him, Nigeria has the potential to become one of the greatest nations in the world if its citizens learn to tolerate one another and live in peace.
The Vice President, who was in the state for the grand reception of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and other politicians into the All Progressives Congress (APC), described traditional rulers as critical partners in nation-building, noting their role in promoting peace and preserving cultural values.
“They are not just custodians of our cultural heritage; they also help in upholding society by preaching peace among their subjects,” Shettima said.
He also commended the improved relationship between APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Governor Mutfwang, describing the political realignment as a positive development for Plateau State.
“The National Chairman, who is an indigene of the state, has pledged his full support to the Governor. With their coming together, the state will enjoy more dividends of democracy,” he noted.
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