KILLINGS IN SOUTHERN KADUNA; Intensify Efforts At Finding Lasting Solutions... Makarfi Tells Govt

 

"Authorities, particularly at the state level must Intensify  efforts at finding a lasting solution to the problem through the constructive  engagement of all stakeholders, such as Traditional, Religious community and political leaders"...... Sen. Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi.

"Constructive communication between and among people and  communities, is the surest recipe to mutual respect and understanding, without which, there can be no development".  

Former Governor of Kaduna state and a leading political figure in Northwest Nigeria, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has described as disturbing and saddening, the news of the resurgence of violence in the southern part of Kaduna State.

Senator Makarfi, who was Governor and Chief Executive of  the state from 1999-2007, has always believed that "resort to violence as an expression of grievance, complicates, rather than solve problems".

In a statement signed on his behalf by his media aide, Mallam Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo, the former Governor stressed that, "it is his conviction that constructive communication between and among people and  communities, is the surest recipe to mutual respect and understanding, without which, there can be no development".

In respect of local issues, Senator Ahmed Makarfi appealed to all to eschew violence and embrace dialogue as a means to a sustainable resolution to whatever problem, however knotty.

He also called on the people to cooperate with the government as it grapples with this and other challenges.

Senator Makarfi also called on the government at both federal and state levels to ensure that the security agencies are adequately mobilised to properly secure the area, in particular, given the suspected infiltration from outside.

He also advised the authorities, particularly at the state level to intensify efforts at finding a lasting solution to the problem through the constructive engagement of all stakeholders, such as traditional, religious, community and political leaders.

In the statement, Senator Makarfi conveyed his most heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives as well as the government and people of Kaduna State.

He prayed to God Almighty to grant eternal rest to the dead and fortitude to bear the losses to the families and all of us. The statement concluded.