Few weeks ago, reports from Borno state had it that a Pastor named Bitrus Tumba lost his son to a violence that broke out between a demolition task force and some Christian worshippers of EYN church in maiduguri.
In a bid to reconciling the violence, Professor Babagana Umarra Zulum, the Governor of the state, paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased lately. In this article, how his visit would make the state grow positively would be looked into.
First, the visitation to the family of the pastor whose son was killed would foster unity in the state between people of different faiths. By this, I mean, for instance, the Christian community would be at peace with the Muslim community because the Governor is a Muslim and has reached out to resolving the issue amicably. As a matter of fact, the Governor ensured that the perpetrator behind the killing of the pastor's son is arrested and further investigations are still ongoing.
Secondly, the governor's visit to the pastor whose son was killed would serve as a warning to any other person who thinks of being violent against fellow human. This is because, while with the Pastor, Governor Zulum said that the state's administration frowns at such an act and anyone who commits such in the future would be adequately dealt with.
Thirdly, the visit of the Governor is also a pointer to the fact that the Governor cares about his citizens in general. This would help the state grow positively because the people's welfare would be one of the foremost consideration of the Governor. For Governor Zulum, the life of every indigene of Borno matters to him because "no indigene is more indigenous than the other." Before today, many have known Governor Zulum to be a lover of justice, fairness and equity.
On this end, I would finalize by saying that unity beyond diversity is an essential factor that helps in national development. When the citizens or inhabitants of a nation are not united, there would be less or no development in various sectors of the nation. This unifying sense is what the Governor is trying to instill in the minds of the indigenes of Borno. If they all have the sense of unity, Borno state would grow beyond the expectations of many.
Esteemed Viewers, having read this, do you find the reconciliatory measures taken by Borno state Governor applauding? If no, what are your suggestions to possible ways of ensuring a peaceful coexistence despite the huge differences among the indigenes of the state.
Source: Governor Zulum's Official Facebook page.
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