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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Thursday called on Nigerians to disregard calls for the restructuring of the country, describing such calls as mere political deceit.
The governor made the call in Lokoja, the state capital, during a meeting with leaders of the organised labour.
He described those behind the agitation for the nation’s breakup and restructuring as national enemies, stressing that Nigeria “under President Muhammad Buhari is on the path of restoring its lost glory.”
Bello appealed to Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its determination to right the wrongs of the past, noting that the President had since assumption of office made practical efforts to unite every segment of the country.
He said, “Every country has its unique challenges, but is making effort to overcome these challenges collectively irrespective of its cultural, religious or political differences.”
“Nigeria is a blessed country with the prospect of a great nation,” the governor added.
Bello noted that his administration had since assumption of office in the state taken bold steps to improve critical infrastructures such as road, rural electrification, water and quality health-care for the people of the state.
The governor explained that Nigeria would benefit more as a united nation with diverse ethnicity living and working together as one.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that several influential Nigerians have advocated for urgent restructuring of the country to move her forward.