Anyim Pius Anyim, the former President of the Senate, has reacted to the assassination of eight northern livestock traffickers and the murder of many cows in Abia State.
Recall that hoodlums raided the new Abia cattle market in Omuma Uzo, Ukwa West council area, on Tuesday night, February 16, 2022, killing traders, predominantly northerners, and slaughtering their animals.
Anyim, who spoke during his 61st birthday party in Abuja on Saturday, denounced the death of the livestock sellers in response to the news.
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“I want to reassure my countrymen and women that as I approach my 61st birthday, I will devote the remainder of my days to working for peace and growth in our nation. Nigeria must become great once more,” he stated.
Anyim, who called for a minute of quiet in memory of the victims, branded the murders “despicable and condemnable,” and urged all Nigerians to live in peace.
“In this nation, we must live in peace and safety. It is a commitment that all of us, regardless of religion, geographical location, or political party affiliation, have made.
He stated, “We must commit to constructing a peaceful and secure nation that we can be proud of.”
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According to Anaedoonline.ng, President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Goodluck Jonathan were among the luminaries who attended the event, which brought Nigerians from all walks of life.
In his speech, Buhari, represented by Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), lauded Anyim’s contributions to the development of the country, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian who always puts the nation first and a stabilising voice in Nigeria.
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