Vice President Kashim Shettima warned on Thursday that chaos might break out due to the ongoing violence and insecurity that are rife in northern Nigeria. He exhorted people to withstand the inclination to foment dissension and bring anarchy to the nation.
Speaking during the 5-kilometer Masaka-Luvu road’s commissioning event in Nasarawa State, Shettima emphasized the grave repercussions of unbridled violence.
“It is easy to create unrest,” he cautioned, “but extremely difficult to restore peace once mayhem takes hold. We must prioritise actions that foster unity and harmony, not those that lead to anarchy.”
Shettima stressed the futility of internal conflict, saying, “There is no reason why we should be fighting each other. We should collectively stand against poverty, destitution, and backwardness, not engage in self-destructive strife.”
The vice president praised Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, for his commitment to infrastructure development, pointing to the Masaka-Luvu road as an excellent example. The initiative is in line with the Vice President’s appeal for cooperative efforts towards advancement, as it seeks to alleviate transportation issues and open up new economic prospects.
“The contract for this road was awarded in January 2023 with a completion period of 12 months. Before now, coming to this part of the state was not an easy task because of the bad nature of the road. But I am happy that today, the road has been well constructed.
“I want to commend the contractor for delivering the project according to specifications, and I believe that this road will be here for at least the next 15 years,” Sule said.
