The non-indigenes residing in Osun have pledged to continue to live in peace and harmony.
The non-natives, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Igede, Ebira, Tiv and Igala, made the pledge during a programme organised by the Osun Civic Engagement Agency on Monday in Osogbo. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo in the state, John Nkemka, said Osun is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria where all and sundry lived in harmony.“Osun State Government deserves kudos for creating an enabling environment for different ethic groups to live in peace in the state.He, however, appealed to government to assist in checkmating alleged highhandedness of some security operatives whose unruly attitude might undermine the peaceful atmosphere in the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Council of Arewa, Lawal Gomina, appreciated the state government for the manner it embraced all non-indigenes of the state. Mr Gomina appealed to all the residents especially, the non-indigenes, to continue to cooperate with the state government in sustaining peace in the state.
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