From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Imo Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has assured northerners living in the state of their safety despite security challenges witnessed in recent weeks.
The governor gave the assurance, yesterday, in a speech to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He said his administration had put safety measures in place to ensure nobody living or doing business in the state was harmed.
He expressed the confidence that current security challenges in the state was surmountable, warning that his administration would not tolerate religious bickering nor ethic disintegration.
“I congratulate you on this year’s Eid-el-Fitr and urge you to go about your lawful businesses here in Imo state without fear of molestation; see Imo state as your home. Do not be deterred by the pockets of violence we have witnessed in the last week or months. As a responsible government,we are committed to protecting the lives of everybody living in the state, weather indigene or non indigene. Your safety is assured and equally continue to see us as your brothers and sisters.”
The governor said that he is committed to a united Nigeria just as he Muslims to continue to pray for the unity and the progress of the country.
He expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome the current Insecurity ravaging parts of the country, even as he said that the country was safe under president Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership.