General Abdulsalam Abubakar preaches one Nigeria in Nnewi at commissioning of Nnewi Hotel and Event Center

 The former Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar yesterday called on all Nigerians to work together to build the nation.

The former Head of State made this call during the official commissioning of Nnewi Hotel and Event Centre.

Gen Abubakar who is the chairman of the nation's peace committee said that all hands must be on the deck to ensure that the nation's economy is revamped noting that the responsibility should not be left in the hands of government alone.

He pointed out that the industrial town of Nnewi is already a shinning example of how private sector and individuals can contribute positively toward building a sustainable growth in the nation's economy.

"Nnewi people have already blaze the trail in the area of building the nation's economy through individual efforts, I have gone round to see the factories in the town and I can say with all sense of responsibilities that this is the best industrial cluster in Nigeria. People from other areas should come to Nnewi to learn how the industrialists here are doing it." He said

The former Head of State commended the industrialists and manufacturers in Anambra state for their efforts even as he urged them not to relent in the face of the present economic recession.

"Economic recession is a reality we can not run away from but with our collective efforts, we can jointly work together to reposition the nation and have a vibrant economy, in doing this, the private sector has major roles to play as we have seen in the Nnewi example.

"Recession is not peculiar to Nigeria because all over the world, there is economic recession, it is going to be tough but we have to be patient with the government." Gen Abubakar stated.

Gen Abubakar while commenting on the spate of insecurity across the country said that there is no need for the current agitations and tensions because every nagging issues can be resolved through dialogue.

"We can sit on round table to discuss. I am appealing to all Nigerians to come together and discuss no matter where they come from, and their grievances."

The former Head of State in company of Dr Ben Aghazu and other dignitaries had earlier visited the major companies in the industrial town of Nnewi, including Chikason Group, Ibeto Group, Ifeanyi Ubah games village before commissioning the five star hotel alongside the Anambra state governor, Chief Willie Obiano.

Pix:  Gov Willie Obiano,(L) Gen Abubakar(C) during the commissioning of the hotel