Foremost Philanthropist and former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his reassuring speech to the nation in which he promised more decisive action to stem the tide of national drift.
Speaking in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Peter Eze, Kalu, who also thanked God for the President’s recovery and return to the country, lauded Buhari for his assurance that every Nigerian has right to live and do business in any part of the country they decide to reside in.
According to him, the president now needs the support of every Nigerian to rebuild a nation fragmented by distrust and suspicion.
Kalu who prayed for the continued good health of President Buhari, also urged all youths to eschew violence and the call for separation while embracing peace.
“I thank God that President Buhari is back and in good health”, Kalu said, adding “He has recovered tremendously and I can see that Nigerians are happy for him and his family.
“We all have listened to him address us and we saw the emphasis he has made on how to properly channel our grievances. He himself admits that there are genuine grievances and also points out the proper channels to seek redress.
“In my previous statement, I also emphasised on the need to properly channel our misgivings using constitutionally approved means. That’s how to grow our democracy and build our country. Resort to violence and negative propaganda will not do us any good.
“So, while I comment Mr. President on his recovery and return to the country, I also urge all dissenting voices in our country to make use of available democratic institutions to seek redress. That’s how to show that we are matured and responsible.
“At least, we now know that President Buhari is not in support of any divisive group and no group, either in the north o or the South which has sought to create problems has his support. I therefore call on our youths to restrain themselves and help the President to build a better country for all of is”, Kalu stated.
Kalu also promised to do his best to ensure that President Buhari’s vision for a more peaceful and United Nigeria was realised.
