Nigeria will remain one – Buhari makes fresh promise

President Muhammadu Buhari has made a fresh promise to keep the unity of Nigeria until he leaves office.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, Buhari, while receiving former state chairpersons of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), at the state house, said the passion for improving the livelihood of Nigerians, which culminated in the creation of the political party, had not dwindled.

“Our main objective is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are human beings. We have our weaknesses, but I can assure you that the patriotism in us is hard-earned,” he said.

“We have gone through all the troubles from 15th of January 1966 to date. You know what I mean by this. We have killed a million of ourselves in order to keep this country together.

“I don’t think there can be any practical experience more than that. We are Nigerians. God willing, we remain Nigerians and Nigeria will remain one.”

The president also urged members of the defunct CPC and political leaders to work towards preserving the unity, peace and integrity of the nation.