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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reiterated that the unity of Nigeria remains unshaken.<\/p>\n

Mohammed spoke in Calabar after a performance by the cultural troupe of the Department of Culture and Heritage, Cross River Ministry of Culture and Tourism.<\/p>\n

The event is part of the activities for the celebration of the 2022 World Tourism Day the state is hosting.<\/p>\n

Mohammed, in reaction to the dances and stage play, told those clamouring for separation to drop the agitation.<\/p>\n

The minister said the unity of the people for decades was a pointer to the importance of peaceful coexistence in the country.<\/p>\n

Mohammed stated that the performance of the troupe was \u201cworld class by any rate\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish that those who said Nigeria is at war should witness what we have seen today\u201d, NAN quoted him saying.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who said Nigeria has no future, I wish they were here today.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe drama of unity means not one of us can do it alone. Anyone that has witnessed war before will never wish for war or separation\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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