A former Head of State , Gen. Yakubu Gowon ( retd ) , on Thursday raised the alarm that some persons with sinister motives did not want peace to prevail in Nigeria.
Gowon , however , expressed optimism that through prayers, the country would overcome such challengers so that Nigeria would not break up .
He spoke at a thanksgiving service and reception in honour of the Executive Secretary , Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission , Rev . Yakubu Pam , at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.
Represented at the event by a former governor of Benue State and Minister of Special Duties and Inter - Governmental Affairs , Senator George Akume, the former head of state also warned against undermining the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
Gowon said , “ There are people with sinister motives who wouldn ’ t want peace , but through prayers we will overcome so that Nigeria will not go asunder . This country is too big and too versed , with a population of 200 million people . A scholar said that we are structurally complex and plurally diverse.
“ If our territorial integrity is undermined, Somalia will be a child ’ s play . We don’ t have to toy with our unity . You are in a very good position working closely with CAN and people of other faith , so that together , we can re- establish peace , push forward our agenda for our territorial integrity, push forward for our oneness so that together , supporting the President , we can take our country to the next level . ”
During the event , the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo - Agege, said Pam should use his position and relationship with the Christian Association of Nigeria “ to sustain and improve intra - religious and inter- religious harmony among Nigerians for which you are well known . ”
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