‘Build a united nation’ – Former Nigerian President urges leaders

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerian leaders to build a united nation by valuing the interest of every section of the country and strive against disunity.

Jonathan spoke when he led members of the 1981 set of the University of Port Harcourt alumni Association on Saturday, to the king of Opume kingdom in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, King Amalate Turner.

Reports confirm that Jonathan described the country as being blessed with both human and natural endowments which can only be enjoyed in a peaceful atmosphere.

He urged leaders to focus more on building a united nation where no one society or tribe should be more valued than the other.

“If leaders derail, then there is bound to be disunity and disenchantment from those who feel not being accorded their rightful respect and value,” he said.

Jonathan, who is an alumnus and a member of the pioneer graduate class of 1981 of the University of Port Harcourt, said the reunion programme is part of activities of the alumni aimed at fostering bond  among old classmates.

He said it’s also a platform to deliberate on issues affecting their alma mater and give back to the school and society in general. On his part, King Turner said it is a good thing to reunite his classmates After 40 years of separation.

Suzan O/NAN