By Tom Garba, Yola
The Governor of Adamawa state, Senator Muhammadu Umaru
Jibrilla Bindow has cautioned the entire citizens of the state
especially parents to warn their children from joining any form of
barbaric groups that can lead to terrorism.
Bindow said this in a program organised by the Christian
Association of Nigeria program (CAN) to mark the independence day which
was celebrated in a low-keyed because of insecurity reasons.
Jibrilla who revealed this through his Deputy ,Hon Martin
Nasir Babale on representation during CAN independence day program in
LCCN cathedral in Yola.
He emphasized the vision of the Government in
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement of the thousands of
people who have been ravaged by the attacks of Boko Haram.
"This occasion is celebrated in yet another moment of
trials resulting from the dwindling nature of our economy and the
unfortunate inhuman attacks of Boko Haram Insurgency confronting our
our dear state and the entire North-East Region. The Low-keyed
Celebration calls for sober reflection and more prayers for the state
and the Nation." Babale said "Brother and Sister while we placed our attention on the
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement of our people, who have
been ravaged by this unfortunate development, His Excellency has
directed that in order to move our state forward,we must find a way to
prevent our young people from turning into terror and terror activities
in the first place." He added
Babale continued to say that ,the Young people who turn
into extremism do not exist in a vacuum they are part and percel of our
communities and families, who have been lured into the fold of Barbaric
and Nihilistic organisations, some how, through misguided appeal to
their worst fears, expectations and indeed apparent frustration.
He also assured the christian gathering of their commitment
to good governance in providing the needs of the people of the state by
running an accountable and transparent government.
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