The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has disclosed that his administration has zero tolerance for discrimination.
Uba Sani disclosed this yesterday during his remarks at “Reflection Meeting: Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Peace and Social Harmony in Kaduna” organised by Kaduna State Peace Commission.
“I am a product of the human rights and pro-democracy movement. We have zero tolerance for discrimination. I will sustain our cherished ideals. With the support of the good people of Kaduna State, we shall build a state where no man or woman will feel oppressed. We shall build a state where no person or place will be left behind.
“Under my watch, equity and justice shall reign supreme in Kaduna State. Because of decades of suspicion and perceptions of marginalization, many people may not want to give our administration the benefit of the doubt.
“We are however determined to ensure that there is even development in our dear state. Wherever you come from or wherever you reside, be assured that development will reach you. You will feel the impact of government.
“I am conscious of the fact that leadership must play a key role in reshaping Kaduna State and making it a model of development, ethnic harmony and cooperation. We have committed ourselves to running a pro-people, pro-poor and all inclusive administration.
“As your Chief Servant, I am deeply worried by the ethnic and religious divisions in Kaduna State. I am the Governor of a State where all government’s actions or inactions are viewed from the lenses of religion and ethnicity.
I manage a state where emotions run high at the slightest provocation or perception of injustice. We are captives of our past. A past marked by incessant conflicts, bloodletting, hate and distrust,” he said.
He said that Kaduna people must break loose from their unpleasant past and must collectively free themselves from the grip of conflict merchants and agents of retrogression, adding that they must change the narrative and bring development and progress into the discourse.
“The starting point is for us to recognize the fact that our state is diverse, with its complexities and possibilities. We must harness our diversity and turn it into an asset. If Rwanda that experienced ethnic cleansing that shocked the world can become an ‘oasis’ of peace and ethnic harmony, we have no excuse to remain captives of our past. We can replicate the Rwandan Example in Kaduna State.
“Our administration shall intensify and broaden efforts at ensuring the security and safety of lives and property in the state. We will deploy modern systems as well as community-based protocols to prevent & detect crime. We shall prioritize the maintenance of law and order as the bedrock of societal co-existence. We are determined to break the cycle of impunity. All those who want to test the will of government would have themselves to blame. If you break the law, be ready to face the consequences,” he said.
Earlier in his welcome address, the executive vice chairman, Kaduna State Peace Commission, Dr Saleh Momale said that many of the conflict prone areas are no longer witnessing violence.
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Nuhu Bamalli said dialogue should be foundation of peace building.
