Now back from Zamfara, Mr Fani-Kayode saysleaders, we must never be led, moved or motivated by hate or pain but rather by compassion, understanding and decency.
I give thanks to God for bringing me back home safely after spending seven wonderful, memorable and historic days in Gusau with my friend and brother,I was received in Zamfara with joy, love and kindness wherever I went and I was treated as if I was a son of the soil. It really was awesome and I was humbled and surprised.
I also visited one of the three massive Ruga settlements that were under construction and discovered how this initiative has resulted in a lasting peace process and healing amongst the various hitherto warring communities in Zamfara state. The following day His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe, the Emir of Shinkafi, and the Shinkafi Emirate Council conferred me with the ancient and historic title of Sadaukin Shinkafi, which means the “warrior/hero” of the Shinkafi Emirate.
I might add that this is something that he has been in the forefront of doing well before he became Governor and I am glad to see that he has continued, with even greater zest and zeal, after he became Governor. Once we are in a position to identify such people we must then resolve to join forces and work with them in our quest to build a better, greater, fairer and safer Nigeria in which all of our compatriots can live in peace and harmony.
I say this because, unlike some that are in power in our country today, they do not believe in using violence as a means to an end and neither do they believe in or are part of any hidden religious or ethnic agenda. We must give hope and inspire rather than encourage division and endless strife. We must attempt to heal the wounds of the past rather than attempt to inflict new and even more painful ones.
This is why we must build bridges no matter how difficult it may be and no matter how many hurdles may be put in our way. We must build bridges because everything, including the future and very existence of our people, depends on it. As a matter of fact the opposite is the case and it is rather those that refuse to seek peace and build bridges and that refuse to even talk to those that they perceive wrongly and erroneously as their adversaries and life-long sworn enemies that are the cowards.
On my 6th day in Zamfara, Governor Matawalle and I went to Sokoto state to meet with our mutual friend and brother Governor Aminu Tambuwal where we spent the night. I was deeply humbled by his kind words, wise counsel, deep knowledge and insight and genuine warmth and I thank him for receiving me. We must forgive one another for past hurts and slights and we must attempt to put our differences aside and recognise our common humanity. That ought to be the guiding principle and focus as from today and it shall certainly be mine.
I will never be a slave to anyone or allow others to enslave my people and neither will I ever give up on or forsake the struggle for freedom, equality, liberty and equity in our country. A situation where up until Matawalle came to power in Zamfara just one year ago up to 300 to 500 people were being killed every day is unacceptable. This was the case yet the rest of the country said nothing.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fani-Kayode hails Buhari, Jonathan over peace moves in Mali - Daily Post NigeriaFormer Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan after both leaders met
Read more »
Zamfara:Traditional leaders pull out of Shinkafi emirate council over turbaning of Femi Fani-Kayode - Daily Post NigeriaThere are indications that Shinkafi emirate council of Zamfara State may fall apart as most of the traditional title holders in Shinkafi emirate council
Read more »
Zamfara:Traditional leaders pull out of Shinkafi emirate council over turbaning of Femi Fani-Kayode - Daily Post NigeriaThere are indications that Shinkafi emirate council of Zamfara State may fall apart as most of the traditional title holders in Shinkafi emirate council
Read more »
Fani-Kayode hails Buhari, Jonathan over peace moves in Mali - Daily Post NigeriaFormer Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan after both leaders met
Read more »
Oke to Akeredolu: reconcile aggrieved APC members within seven daysA governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Olusola Oke, has given seven days ultimatum to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...
Read more »
Oke to Akeredolu: reconcile APC within seven days or else...A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Olusola Oke, has given seven days ultimatum to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...
Read more »