The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has called on non-indigenes in the state to focus on their legitimate endeavors, assuring them that they have no cause to fear for their safety.
The Governor, who spoke against the backdrop of the heightened tension between the Nigerian military and some militants in the South Eastern part of the country, said Katsina State is safe for every resident regardless of their religious, ethnic and regional background.
“Let me once again call on and reassure our fellow Nigerians from outside Katsina, but chose to live among us in pursuit of their livelihood, to go about their lawful activities with hope and confidence in the belief of our ability and willingness to give adequate protection to everybody without prejudice to any group.
“We will lead in accordance with the oath of office we swore to uphold, which is “to treat all manner of people without fear or favour, ill-will or affection. This national covenant is in rhythm with our age-long slogan of “Katsina is Home of Heritage and Hospitality”.
“We make bold to state without fear of contradiction that Katsina is the most peaceful state in Nigeria, where differences of the background are no issues as far as the indigenes are concerned. It is in our religion and culture to treat our guests with no less decorum and hospitality as we would ourselves. Accordingly, we will not fold our arms and allow any body or group to breach the peaceful ambiance Katsina State is famed for.
“Let me, therefore, urge our people to live by this ethos and disregard any information which is capable of breaching the peaceful ambiance in the state. We should regard all Nigerian as brothers and sisters.
” And while we are at it, let us not forget to always seek God’s intercession for our various challenges through regular prayers for the nation and our leaders”.
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