The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Danladi Jatau, has urged religious leaders to preach unity, love, togetherness and peaceful co-existence to their followers and other citizens for the progress of the state.
The speaker also advised them to sustain prayers for leaders at all levels, the state and the country at large.
Jatau made the call while playing host to Forum of Imams from Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area on Wednesday in Lafia.
He harped on harmonious living for peace and development of the state and the country at large.
“I want to appreciate you for this visit and for identifying with me on my emergence as Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
“We must live together irrespective of our religious and other affiliations for Nasarawa state to develop.
“As God did not made a mistake to create us together irrespective of our backgrounds,” Jatau said.
The head of the state legislature said those fueling tribal and religious politics are not just self centred but are bent in undermining the progress of the state.
“Such sentiments must be discontinued,” he said.
Jatau called on the Imams to preach peace and unity, and pray for leaders for God’s direction in piloting the affairs of governance.
The speaker assured of his commitment to operate an open door policy and rule with the fear of God.
Earlier, the Leader of the Forum of Imams, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area, Sheikh Jibrin Yusuf, congratulated the speaker on his emergence as leader of the 7th Assembly.
He also congratulated APC for its victory at the Supreme Court.
Yusuf urged the speaker to operate an open door policy.
The sheikh also offered special prayers for Gov. Abdullahi Sule, the speaker and his members as well as other leaders to succeed. (NAN)