Nigeria can’t afford another civil war – Fayemi
NEWS DIGEST – Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has urged Nigerians to work toward sustaining the peace of the country to ensure sustainable development.
Fayemi warned against engaging in acts that can endanger the fragile peace and also desist from fanning the embers of war.
Speaking on Thursday at the official launch of the state emblem appeal fund for the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Ado-Ekiti, Fayemi emphasised “Nigeria cannot afford yet another war.”
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, praised members of the Nigerian Legion and serving soldiers for their sacrifice to keep the country united.
According to a statement by Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, the event signaled the commencement of activities to mark this year’s Armed Forces
Remembrance Day, which climaxes on January 15 with laying wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes.
He said: “There is no price too high to pay for peace when compared to the cost of war. I therefore enjoin all engaged in acts that can endanger the fragile peace in our nation to desist from fanning the embers of war.
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“This nation cannot afford another war and we must live in peace with one another. We must resolve that never again shall we allow our dear nation by our actions or inactions to experience another war.”
Fayemi noted that everything must be done to encourage the Armed Forces to step up efforts at defending the territorial integrity of the country at all times.
This, he said, must begin with providing adequate equipment and minimum necessary resources to mobilise against those he referred to as “enemies of the country.”
According to him, the emblem launch was in commemoration of soldiers who fought gallantly and laid down their lives for the sovereignty of the nation and to honour and support the veterans who are still alive.
Fayemi commenced the valour exhibited by veterans of the 1st and 2nd World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and the contemporary soldiers fighting insurgency and various forms of security challenges in the country.
