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Unite Against Terrorism, Tambuwal Urges Nigerians
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to unite and confront the threat of terror facing the country.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, to commemorate this year’s Easter celebration.
“As we celebrate Easter, we should intensify prayers for the safe return of our girls forcefully abducted from school in Borno State, ‘’ the statement quoted Tambuwal as saying
It urged security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure that all the girls abducted by the suspected Boko Haram members return to their parents.
“ I urge our security agencies to close ranks and brighten our homes with cheering news by ensuring that all the girls are reunited with their families.
“We in the House of Representatives feel the pain of parents, friends and colleagues of the abducted girls,” it said.
It said that Jesus Christ brought salvation to the human race, as such it was incumbent on humanity to reciprocate the gesture by serving God Almighty.
“Our dear country is in need of love, sacrifice and forgiveness.
“As we strive to attain these noble virtues, we must all join hands with security agencies to end the spate of killings pervading our dear nation.
“As we celebrate Easter, we should bear in mind that the nation can only rise from the grip of pain and desolation, if there is determination and unity of purpose.’’