NGO Calls For Sustainable Peace In Kogi

Chief executive officer of a civil society organisation, Connected Development, Ambassador Hamzat Lawal, has called for peaceful coexistence among the people of Kogi State to pave room for economic and infrastructural development in the state.

Lawal made the call when he paid a visit to the Ohimeghe Igu of Koton-Karfe Kingdom, Alhaji Abdulrazak Gambo Isah-Koto in Kogi local government area as part of his post-election advocacy visit to the kingdom.

He said the state government under Governor Yahaya Bello had done a lot to ensure that despite their diverse ethnic groups and religions, the people of the state live peacefully with one another.

Lawan said the traditional leaders in the state have roles to play to complement the effort of the governor through constant preaching of peace and the need for people to live a life devoid of crises to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

“Knowing fully well that you are first class king and a peaceful traditional ruler which you demonstrated during the last governorship election in your domain, you still have a role to play in ensuring that the existing peace in your kingdom continues.

“In the last off-cycle governorship election the people of Koton-Karfe came out en-mass to cast their ballot peacefully and this happened through your continuous sensitization and encouragement you gave to your people.

In his response, Isah-Koto said he had heard much about Lawal and expressed confidence that the new administration would be successful,” he said yesterday.