Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, on Friday warned that a breakup of Nigeria would throw the citizens into serious hardship.
According to him, the country does not need such a move at a difficult time with several challenges.
The former lawmaker spoke during the 17th edition of the biennial Lagos Qur’an Competition, popularly known as ReciteLagos, organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, in honour of the late Dr AbdulLateef Adegbite.
He, however, implored Nigerians to overlook their differences and work together to advance the country.
His words: “There are a lot of things that are wrong in Nigeria – environmental issues and distribution of wealth. The idea of separation should not be for us. It is by coming together that we can be able to deliver on our mandate.
“Even if there are problems, we should be able to settle our differences and move on.”
Speaking also, the Amir (President) of the MSSN Lagos, Miftahudeen Thanni, said Nigeria’s challenges are surmountable.
He said the theme of the competition, ‘Qur’an, the making of a great nation’, was chosen to emphasise the need for divine intervention in the administration of Nigeria.
“Obviously, there is a need for divine intervention in the affairs of the country,” he added