Learn to live together, President Buhari to Young Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerian youth to look beyond culture, ethnicity and religion in relating with one another.

He also urged them to embark on more travels, mingling, tolerance and negotiations to appreciate the rich diversity of the country.

The president gave the advice when he received members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in his country home, Daura, Katsina State on Saturday.

According to Mr Buhari, a regular interface and a broader vision of Nigeria as a whole will improve relationships, especially among the youth.

The president’s media aide, Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja, quoted Mr Buhari as saying: ”Thank you so much for coming to see me. I have been away from home since Sallah celebration a year ago. And my attention has been on Nigeria, which is bigger than my town.

“Every time I meet former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, I always thank him for the NYSC, which helps people to move all over Nigeria.

“Before the NYSC there were people who had never moved out of their locality.”

The president said the scheme broadened the horizon for many over the years and reduced the tensions and misunderstandings that exist between strangers.

“When I joined the army, I was posted to Abeokuta and then Lagos. And I have travelled all over Nigeria,” he added.

Mr Buhari told the youth corps members to keep expanding their views on life and opportunities, and avoid the limitations of culture, ethnicity and religion by exploring technology to network, even beyond borders, ensure personal development and a more competitive means of livelihood.

-PremiumTimes