UN reacts to quit notice issued to igbos in
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WHATSAPP - The United Nations called for
ethnic groups in Nigerians to work towards
peace - The international body tasked religious
leaders to guide the youths to resolve their
difference - It also called on the Peace
Committee to wade into the issue of ultimatum
given to Igbos in north The United Nations has
expressed concern over the quit notice and 90-
day ultimatum issued by a coalition of Arewa
youths to Igbos living in the north calling for a
peaceful resolution. The youths had stirred
controversy when they issued a statement
asking Igbos to leave the north within three
months while also asking the northerners in
Igboland to also do same. READ ALSO:
Nigeria's police chiefs meet amid tension over
quit notice to Igbos in north (photos) Premium
Times reports that Edward Kallon who is the UN
resident coordinator in Nigeria in a statement on
Thursday, June 8 called for peace. He urged
different ethnic groups in the country to be
more tolerant noting that the ultimatum was
issued after a sit-at-home protest by Biafra
agitators. “We have to work together to resolve
peacefully any concern that different groups in
the country may have. “I am heartened by
reactions of leaders from all over the country
condemning this ultimatum. “UN calls for
tolerance and a spirit of togetherness in
transparency to address the concerns of all the
citizens in a peaceful manner.” He also called
on cultural and religious leader to use their
positions to guide the youths to settle their
differences peacefully. The UN coordinator also
stressed the need to re-invigorate the National
Peace Committee as it could play a vital role in
addressing the issue at the moment. Hr noted
that the committee worked to maintain peace
during the 2015 general elections. “Nigeria is a
great country with immense potential to build
the welfare of its population and lead Africa in
meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
“This can only be achieved in an atmosphere of
the rule of law and peace where all citizens live
happily irrespective of their ethnic or religious
backgrounds. PAY ATTENTION: Read the news
on Nigeria’s #1 news app “I commend the
Federal and State Governments, youth and civil
society leaders, security agencies, cultural and
religious leaders for their efforts to promote
peace in the country. “The UN is ready to
continue supporting Nigeria to build an enduring
democracy in peace, prosperity and respect for
diversity.” Meanwhile, the coalition of Northern
Youths insisted that Igbos must leave the north
for peace to reign. The group insists thathas
insisted that the only peaceful resolution to end
the current agitation for the state of Biafra is to
allow the Igbos to go. This was even as they
implored the Federal government and the
international community to plan for referendum
that would effect their call. This was contained
in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna
and signed by the spokesman for the coalition,
Alh Abdulazeez Suleiman on Thursday, June 8.
Watch a NAIJ.com TV video below about what
Nigerians feel about the release of Nnamdi
Kanu and whether it would impact on the Biafra
agitation
north.....
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WHATSAPP - The United Nations called for
ethnic groups in Nigerians to work towards
peace - The international body tasked religious
leaders to guide the youths to resolve their
difference - It also called on the Peace
Committee to wade into the issue of ultimatum
given to Igbos in north The United Nations has
expressed concern over the quit notice and 90-
day ultimatum issued by a coalition of Arewa
youths to Igbos living in the north calling for a
peaceful resolution. The youths had stirred
controversy when they issued a statement
asking Igbos to leave the north within three
months while also asking the northerners in
Igboland to also do same. READ ALSO:
Nigeria's police chiefs meet amid tension over
quit notice to Igbos in north (photos) Premium
Times reports that Edward Kallon who is the UN
resident coordinator in Nigeria in a statement on
Thursday, June 8 called for peace. He urged
different ethnic groups in the country to be
more tolerant noting that the ultimatum was
issued after a sit-at-home protest by Biafra
agitators. “We have to work together to resolve
peacefully any concern that different groups in
the country may have. “I am heartened by
reactions of leaders from all over the country
condemning this ultimatum. “UN calls for
tolerance and a spirit of togetherness in
transparency to address the concerns of all the
citizens in a peaceful manner.” He also called
on cultural and religious leader to use their
positions to guide the youths to settle their
differences peacefully. The UN coordinator also
stressed the need to re-invigorate the National
Peace Committee as it could play a vital role in
addressing the issue at the moment. Hr noted
that the committee worked to maintain peace
during the 2015 general elections. “Nigeria is a
great country with immense potential to build
the welfare of its population and lead Africa in
meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
“This can only be achieved in an atmosphere of
the rule of law and peace where all citizens live
happily irrespective of their ethnic or religious
backgrounds. PAY ATTENTION: Read the news
on Nigeria’s #1 news app “I commend the
Federal and State Governments, youth and civil
society leaders, security agencies, cultural and
religious leaders for their efforts to promote
peace in the country. “The UN is ready to
continue supporting Nigeria to build an enduring
democracy in peace, prosperity and respect for
diversity.” Meanwhile, the coalition of Northern
Youths insisted that Igbos must leave the north
for peace to reign. The group insists thathas
insisted that the only peaceful resolution to end
the current agitation for the state of Biafra is to
allow the Igbos to go. This was even as they
implored the Federal government and the
international community to plan for referendum
that would effect their call. This was contained
in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna
and signed by the spokesman for the coalition,
Alh Abdulazeez Suleiman on Thursday, June 8.
Watch a NAIJ.com TV video below about what
Nigerians feel about the release of Nnamdi
Kanu and whether it would impact on the Biafra
agitation
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