The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Hamisu Chidari, has described Kano as one of the most peaceful states in the country.
Promoting tolerance and understanding among individuals and corporate entities was among the State government’s top priorities. This had placed the state ahead of others in terms of peaceful coexistence, he added.
Chidari remarked when members of the Nigerian Interreligious Council (NIREC) paid him a courtesy visit at the Assembly complex on Wednesday in Kano.
“The state remains the most peaceful and tolerant on all matters related to socio-cultural and economic standpoints, which puts it ahead of its contemporaries on development.
“The peaceful nature of Kano people is what attracts people from different walks of life to the state, without fear of any discrimination,” he explained.
He further said that religion was significant and must be taken with all seriousness, commending the council for the important role in promoting peace and unity among Nigerians.
Chidari assured of the assembly’s support for the activities of the council for peace at all times.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of NIREC, Prof Cornelius Afebu, said they were at the Assembly to seek the cooperation of the House, describing Kano as one of the most tolerant states in the country.
Afebu, who condemned the recent killings of innocent citizens in Plateau by some criminals, added that the killings were uncalled for when both the federal and state governments were advocating for peaceful co-existence and tolerance to keep the nation as one indivisible entity.
He gave the assurance that the NIREC would do all it could to promote peace and understanding to enhance the country’s development and progress. (NAN)
