There is need for citizens to build bridges of friendship across political, ethnic and religious lines, the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has stressed.
He made the remark in his New Year message, saying the season was a time for rebirth and optimism, even as he was upbeat that if Nigerians worked resolutely as one, the challenges facing the country would be surmounted.
In the message issued on Tuesday, Omo-Agege urged Nigerians to recognise the beautiful and positive diversity of our nation, build bridges of friendship, and “embrace the vital truth that our diversity is our strength.”
He called for continued support for the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, in not only maintaining the unity of the country but also delivering on the Next Level Agenda to Nigerians.
In the New Year message personally signed by him, the senator said: “Let us devote our hearts and energies to those things, and they are many, that unite us, that hold us forth as the largest black nation of the world. We must explore, exploit and dwell on them, for our common good.
“As the Deputy President of the Senate, the peace and unity of this our great country is paramount and it is something I will always work hard to preserve in the strong belief that we are stronger together as one nation.
“I therefore enjoin all Nigerians to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in reaffirming our commitments to the unity of Nigeria.”
Omo-Agege who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, expressed delight that the Urhobos had gained their rightful place at the federal level.
To the APC South-South leader, rescuing his home state, Delta, from the stranglehold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would require synergy from all APC members in the state.
He also expressed support for the Austin Izagbo-led reconciliation committee to reconcile aggrieved APC members in the state.
