By Dwelleth Morountodun
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday stated that Nigeria and any other nation for that matter cannot make progress
without unity even as he unveiled the Buhari ‘Unity Wrist Band’.
At the launch of the wrist band in Abuja, he said the occasion is part of our commitment to the sustenance of unity and mutual co-existence as one people united by our shared history and shared destiny.
According to him, the occasion is a demonstration of his determination to see Nigeria succeed as Nigerian come to agreement that no nation can truly make progress without unity.
He said: “I welcome you to this occasion of the unveiling of the Buhari Unity Band which in collaboration with the presidency is an initiative of a group of patriotic and politically active Nigerians who believe in the unity of our country.
“This occasion is part of our commitment to the sustenance of unity and mutual co-existence as one people united by our shared history and shared destiny. It is a demonstration of our determination to see Nigeria succeed as we come to agreement that no nation can truly make progress without unity.”
Buhari acknowledged that Nigeria has passed through difficult times, on occasions threatening the foundations of our unity, but with the help of God, we have always emerged from each crisis stronger.
“There is no doubt that we still have pockets of issues that question our unity but we are convinced that, with the determination of all Nigerians, we shall remain strong and united.
“The Buhari Unity Band is a visual and token symbol of our resolve to live in unity as one and to preach the message of unity wherever we live. Those who subscribe to the unity wristband will be known as Nigerian Unity Ambassadors. You will be building on the legacy of a number of our patriots who have, in the past, sacrificed so much, some even their lives, in defense of our nation.
“I want to commend the Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria, who initiated this project, for their sense of patriotism and commitment. Let me assure you that the government remains committed to advancing the course of national unity and progress.” He said.
The President urged Nigerians to sign up to the initiative by obtaining and wearing the unity wristband.