The Kaduna State Governor Sen Uba Sani, on Tuesday held interactive meeting with elders from across Kaduna State at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.
Via his official Twitter handle, Governor Sani, said the aim of the meeting was to initiate a very important process of mutual familiarization between the Kaduna State Government and esteemed and revered elders of Kaduna State.
In his brief remarks at the meeting, he said “our administration aims to champion the public good and unity among all our people.”
While explaining the aim of the meeting he said “Key suggestions and resolutions centered on how to strengthen and sustain collaboration between the State Government and elders to enhance the welfare and security of the citizens.”
Sani said he believes that the best societies across the globe are products of consensus and togetherness.
“I reiterated the fact that in tackling our security challenges, we intend to encourage a collaborative approach that will be focused and decisive.”
“Criminals will not be accorded refuge and comfort in their religious or ethnic identities,” he continued, “they shall be exposed as outlaws, and never shielded or allowed to claim justification.”
“This tells us that consensus and togetherness, amidst plurality of identities, must be the foundation of any efforts towards societal growth and development,” he said.
He therefore invited the elders to partner with his administration in the interest of their communities, and for the peace, stability and progress of Kaduna state.
He used the occasion to thank the elders for honoring him with their distinguished presence, saying the State owes them a debt of gratitude for their selfless services.
“We shall continue to tap from your invaluable experiences. May Almighty God continue to keep, protect and strengthen you,” he prayed.
Sani said contributions at the meeting were robust, incisive and insightful adding that the elders committed themselves to a pact with the State Government to continually offer advice on policy, safety and security issues.