Abdulsalami Seeks Synergy among Nigerians to Tackle Insecurity

A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), yesterday urged all Nigerians to join hands to eradicate the menace of insecurity currently bedeviling the country.

Abubakar spoke at the annual award dinner organised by Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, where he was the special guest of honour.

He called on younger generation and present leaders to ensure that there is development, progress, equity and justice.

“We will always pray for peace and I am appealing to all Nigerians to put all hands on deck to eradicate this menace of insecurity currently threatening the peace of the country.

“We should try as much as possible to give information and intelligence reports to the security agencies for timely action.

“The late Sir Ahmadu Bello was all in all, he was a leader who ensured there was peace in the country and in northern Nigeria in particular.

“He was able to do this regardless of tribe or religious affiliations; he did what is right and carried everybody along.

“He ensured that there was development across board,” he said.

Abubakar assured continued support to the foundation to enable it realise its vision of encouraging those in power to emulate late Sir Ahmadu Bello, in actions and deeds.

Abubakar congratulated the awardees, saying that they were all worthy to be honoured for their contributions to humanity.

Chairman, Board of Trustee of the foundation, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu, said the awardees have contributed tremendously as individuals or through their organisations to the development of Northern Nigeria and Nigeria in general.

According to him, the awardees have demonstrated selfless services and uncommon achievements in their respective professional callings.

Justice Lami Abubakar, who responded on behalf of the awardees, said the award was