Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Alhaji Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu has asked children to embrace the message of peace in their interaction with the larger part of Nigeria.
The security agency boss, who spoke today in Abuja, to mark the Children’s Day, an annual event which comes up every 27th of May and observed across the globe, encouraged children to shun violence.
“Thuggery, vandalism, malpractices, violence are inimical to the growth of the nation and they are against the law of the land. Therefore, children should shun all these vices and embrace peace for peace. The law is no respecter of anybody.”
Abdullahi Gana called on parents, guardians, political actors and gladiators to embrace peace for the purpose of nation-building, saying that they are models to children.
The Commandant General advised parents to caution their children against anything that could lead to the breakdown of law and order in the society.
He said that the security personnel will continue to ensure peaceful conduct of citizens and protect critical infrastructure and national assets. [myad]
