NASARAWA State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, on Wednesday, handed over the mantle of leadership to Master Richard Agah, the Speaker of the state’s Children Parliament for one day, as part of activities marking his 61st birthday.
Al-Makura, while handing over power at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital, during the state executive council meeting, said the ceremonial exercise became imperative considering the role children played in the socio-economic development of the state and the country at large.
Shortly after his assumption of office, “Governor Agah’’ called for peace among the people of the state irrespective of ethnic and religious leaning, saying the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers of the state were to ensure unity, peace, love, brotherliness and progress for the benefit of all.
“We the children of Nasarawa State are not happy that our parents and elders are fighting one another on the bases of religion, tribe and politics. We believe that we are all of the same religion, tribe and share the same dreams and aspiration,” he added.
He admonished the people to eschew violence, lay down their arms and embrace peace and consciously work to build a united and strong Nasarawa State.
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