Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon says he is praying fervently that Nigeria should not go through another civil war after the ugly experience of the first civil war. Gowon, who was speaking to newsmen after attending a special prayer summit in Yenagoa, said that he had prayed and hoped at the end of the Nigerian Civil War, that the country would not go through that path again.
He expressed regret over the numerous problems facing the country in recent times, especially the widespread security challenges and killings which he described as worrisome.
He appealed to Nigerians to support those in leadership position in order to address prevailing security challenges.
This is worrisome. When I recall the end of the civil war, I had hoped and prayed that Nigeria would never go through the same experience again. This was what I prayed for and you can see how worrying it is.
All these spate of crises: Is it the militants, is it the Boko Haram, is it the so called Fulani herdsmen? All sorts of things that are happening. Man’s inhumanity to man, that is happening throughout the length and breadth of Nigeria.
Sadly, it is worrying to all Nigerians, and this is what all of us who are in leadership positions, your governor, and his assistants, as well as all the governors throughout the country. All of us who are leaders are concerned about it, and always aim for whatever we can do to put it under control.
But it is not only the leaders that can do it. They need the press and support of the people so that they can deal with the problem together. And this is our prayer; prayer for everyone in Nigeria and all Nigerians wherever they are. We hope for greater peace than what we have for now,” Gowon said.
