Northern Youths Restate Allegiance To Nigeria’s Unity, Peace
BY AMOS TAUNA, KADUNA – The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has restated its commitment to engage and work with all genuine nationalist groups and agencies for a peaceful, more united, stronger and prosperous Nigeria.
It also re-assured the North of CNG’s resolve to defend the region’s interest as well as reclamation and protection of the integrity of its founders, elders, all categories of leaders, its cultural, religious and traditional values no matter the odds.
A statement by the CNG’s spokesman, Abdul-azeez Suleiman and made available to newsmen on Tuesday said; “CNG is also grateful to the Igbo leaders in the North, in particular and all other Igbo groups and leaders outside and within the Igboland for their cooperation and towing the path of unity by denouncing the terrorist IPOB and its activities while acknowledging citizens rights to peaceful and lawful agitations as advised by CNG.
The statement expressed the Coalition’s happiness at joining the government and all well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate this year’s October 1 Independence Day in an unprecedented atmosphere of peace and unity, noting that; “To the utter disappointment of the numerous Judasses in and outside government, this year’s Independence Day was celebrated in a more collective, cheerful and peaceful spirit than ever before.
“This glory goes to the Almighty God and indeed, the efforts of the CNG, which began early June this year to awaken the country to the reality of the escalation of a hitherto dangerous divisive tendency posed by an equally dangerous separatist terror group.
“The credit also goes to the Federal Government of Nigeria and all sections of the security agencies for the prompt attention given to the truly patriotic concerns raised by CNG as well as the dispassionately profession and democratic manner with which they approached the situation.
“We specifically commend the equally patriotic efforts put up by the Borno state Governor Kashim Shettima who courageously led a patriotic section of the Northern Governors’ Forum into a dialogue that immensely contributed to the dousing of ethnic tensions.
“The statesmanlike roles played by the Northern Elders Forum, in particular and other northern political, cultural, traditional and religious leaders in this regard must also be appreciated and commended.”
Also acknowledging and commending the untiring efforts of all CNG’ state and local government coordinators in conveying the message of unity and harmony to their respective communities, the groups said; “Most significantly too, are the unprecedented support, understanding, encouragement and resilience extended by the entire northern people to the struggle of the CNG on which the entire success of this year’s Independence Day celebration rested.”
The groups, which gave kudos and appreciated the professional roles played by all sections of Nigerian and foreign media in the campaign, stated thus; “As we join all Nigerians in the celebration of the achievement of this historic feat, we are also proud to restate our commitment to working with all genuinely nationalist groups and agencies to ensure a future peaceful, more united, stronger and prosperous Nigeria.”
