Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has assured Muslims, Christians and all residents of state of their safety.
The governor spoke at the Imo State Government House on Thursday at the occasion commemorating this year’s EidAlFitr.
He said that his administration had put all safety measures in place to ensure that nobody living in the state was harmed.
The governor added that his administration would not tolerate religious bickering or ethnic disintegration.
Uzodinma said, “I congratulate you on this year’s Eid-el-Fitr and urge you to go about your lawful businesses here in Imo State without fear of molestation. See Imo State as your home. Do not be deterred by the pockets of violence we have witnessed in the last we months.
“As a responsible government, we are committed to protecting the lives of everybody living in the state, weather indigene or non indigene. Your safety is assured and equally continue to see us as your brothers and sisters.”
Uzodinma affirmed that he was committed to a united Nigeria, urging Muslims to continue to pray for the unity and the progress of the country.
According to the governor, Nigeria would overcome the current insecurity ravaging parts of the country, even as he said that the country was safe under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.