Nigerians have been urged to show love and live peacefully with one another despite their religious, cultural and geographical differences.
The Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Mr Chibuike Amaechi made the call in his New Year message.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, David Iyofor, Amaechi called for a unified Nigeria.
He said, “Our tribes and tongues may differ but we are one and the same people, north, south, east, or west, we are one Nigeria and must live in peace and unity to make meaningful progress.
“We must understand that there could be no meaningful development in an atmosphere of intolerance and rancour. We must show love to one another, preach peace and learn to be our brothers’ keeper”.
He urged Nigerians to put aside unpleasant experiences of 2011 and aim for a better year.
“Though a lot of things may have gone wrong in 2011 but as a nation, we need to not only reflect on our past but work towards a better future.”
Amaechi also promised to keep on with development in all parts of Rivers State.
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Amaechi preaches religious tolerance, unity