The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr.
Garba Abari has urged Nigerians to scrutinize messages and information placed
on social media, stressing that the country is not as bad as being painted.
Abari stated this position in Abuja while condemning the
upsurge of hate speeches and divisive comments which tend to divide Nigerians
along ethnic and religious affiliations, adding that our diversity as a nation
is always a strength.
He said the current tensions and challenges in the country
should make citizens united and stronger for a new Nigeria in accordance with
the vision of our heroes past.
The NOA Director General explained that the time to change
is now and the time to unite and love one another is now. Nigerians should
advocate love, unity, peaceful co-existence and patriotism in contributing to
the development of the nation.
It is an obligation of online practitioners to use their
comments to build the country and promote love and unity among citizens, adding
that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable and we all have a collective
responsibility to strive toward nation building.
In his words, “Peace and unity remain the only pathway for
sustainable development”.
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