Nigeria is better together than apart – Osinbajo

- The acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, insists
that Nigeria cannot afford to disintegrate

- Osinbajo says crisis of any kind is not a
solution to the problems of the country

- The acting president states that the federal
government was doing everything possible to
accommodate every Nigerian

The acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, has said Nigeria
was better together than apart.

Osinbajo speaking during a courtesy call on the
Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, in
Cross River state, on Thursday, June 1, insisted that
Nigeria cannot afford to disintegrate, The Punch
reports.

According to him, the diversity of the country was the
reason why other countries have respect for Nigeria.

“Cross River State is so much an intriguing part of
Nigeria and every part needs the other. We are
greater together than apart. When people speak of
Nigeria, it is because of its diversity. Unity is
absolutely important because God wants us to be
united,” Osinbajo said.

He said that crisis of any kind was not a solution to
the problems of the country, noting that the country
has been able to manage its diversity so far.

The acting president stated that the federal
government was doing everything possible to
accommodate every Nigerian.

He said that President Buhari’s administration will
continue to work assiduously for the interest and
development of all sections of the country.

Osinbajo promised the Cross River state government
that the federal government will support the state in
its construction of the super highway project the
state was embarking on.

He said the initiative would enhance economic and
social development of the state.

Earlier, Newslanded reported that Osinbajo arrived Calabar, the capital of Cross River state on a visit on
Thursday, June 1.

It was gathered that security in the state has been
reportedly beefed up to ensure the safe visit of the
Acting President.

The city has also been redecorated and streets
allegedly repainted so the state capital could wear a
new look for Osinbajo, The Sun reports.

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state yesterday,
May 31, told pressmen that the stage was set to
receive Osinbajo.