Minister of the Nigeria Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed has said that no matter the level of provocative statements and sentiment by some Nigerians and leaders from different parts of the country, President Goodluck Jonathan and members of his team would never been disturbed.
The administration of President Jonathan, he added, will continue to show restraint, tolerance and accommodation.
Speaking at the weekend when the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr. John Kennedy Opara led members of the Commission to pay him a courtesy call at his Area 11 office in Abuja, the Minister said that the government would not mind the antics of some leaders who fan the embers of sentiment.
According to him, President Jonathan has demonstrated that he is a leader for all Nigeria and that he would continue to shun sentiment but give opportunity to Nigerians of all ethnic and religious backgrounds to thrive.
“We will continue to exercise restraint so that we don’t join issues that would put us apart. Rather we will continue to tolerate and accommodate so that Nigeria will be a better place for everybody.
“With our humility and modesty, we don’t join issues with leaders but sometimes we are really put aback to see statements and insinuations coming out from leaders who have benefited from this country; who have benefited from the peace and tranquility of this country doing or saying things that will put us on a collision course; exacerbating the mistrust and suspicion within the polity is very unfortunate.”
The Minister urged Nigerians to shun sentiments of religion and tribe so that the country could move forward and overcome her challenges. [myad]
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