Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, who was one of eminent personalities from within and outside the country that witnessed the wedding fatiha of Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s daughter says he was in Sokoto to symbolize that Nigeria is one, irrespective of political parties.

Governor Wike asserted this when he paid a courtesy call on the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. He was accompanied to the palace by Governor Aminu Tambuwal.

The Rivers state Governor who noted that Nigeria would continue to remain one indivisible entity, called on those agitating for its division to desist from it.

He debunked  insinuations that he is a governor of PDP faithfuls, stressing that  he is a governor of all the people of Rivers state and Nigeria at large.

Wike who assured that he would continue to protect what holds Nigeria to be one, noted with joy that in Niger Delta, only Rivers has not witnessed pipeline vandalisation.

The governor acknowledged the efforts of Sultan towards unity and peaceful coexistence in the country. This, he added, shows that Nigeria is one and the unity of the country is paramount.

Also speaking, the Sultan noted that such gatherings and meetings would strengthen the unity and love among Nigerians.

The royal father stressed the need for Nigerians to respect one another.

He noted the multitude who attended the wedding ceremony   from diverse background, adding that such symbolic gathering would continue to portray Nigeria as one country.

The Sultan lauded Governor Wike for his stand on one Nigeria and called on leaders at all levels to always work towards making Nigeria a great nation irrespective of ethnic and religious background.

Cordial relationships and peaceful co-existence guarantee success and development of any nation, he said.

Daily Trust