GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON CALLS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN PLATEAU STATE AND NIGERIA.
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has called for peace and unity among the people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large. He said, no nation or State can make progress without peace and unity.
General Gowon said this when he received in audience former Comptroller of Customs, Nde Victor David Dimka, who was in his Abuja residence today to draw inspiration from the wellspring of wisdom of the former Head of State. He expressed happiness that after a distinguished service in the Nigeria Customs Service, he has offered himself to serve the people of Plateau State. He recollected how prayers enabled him to overcome all challenges and emphasized total dependence on Divine Providence.
The former Head of Sate expressed hope that Plateau State known for peaceful coexistence will soon return to its past glory and called on the good people of the State to see themselves as one and indivisible entity. He stressed the importance of inclusive leadership and the respect of the dignity of all.
" Plateau State is the melting pot of Nigeria which has attracted so many across the country, and should remain the home for all." he said.
On his part, the former Comptroller of Customs, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi recollected the golden era when the elder Stateman was the Head of State of Nigeria, and J D Gomwalk of blessed memory was the Governor of Benue Plateau State. "Nigeria and the good people of Plateau State will remain indebted to you for the role you played in keeping this country united. Even in retirement, you have remained the rallying point, using the Nigeria Prays programme to unite us the more."
"We are beneficiaries of your good name, and we will continue to emulate your exemplary leadership qualities." he added.
General Gowon climaxed the familial interaction with prayer for the aspiration, calling for inspiration and guidance from God Almighty.
DVD Media Team
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