Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has again stated that Nigerians must move on together as breakup is not an option.
In a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, the former president of the Senate insisted that “the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable.”
Mumeh said he senator made the remark when he led members of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) 3rd Regular Course Alumni Association on a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Acting Governor, Alhaji Aminu Shagali, in Kaduna on Friday to mark the golden jubilee of their entry into the NDA.
“Those who are agitating for otherwise are missing the point. Nigeria has crossed many crucibles.
“We cannot reverse ourselves. The only option is to move on in a manner that is progressive, peaceful and united.
“We may have our disagreements, but a break up is not an option. We can resolve our differences through meaningful dialogue and genuine conversation.
“There is no use heating up the polity,” he said.
He said that no matter the imperfections, the nation was greater and better as an indivisible country.
He recalled that he and his course mates were admitted into the NDA in September 1967 saying that they were admitted with a mission to “protect and defend the territorial integrity of our nation.”
According to him, “We were bonded together by patriotism to keep Nigeria one.
“It is a sweet memory and a reunion to gather in Kaduna once again.”
He stated that the alumni association is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission ( CAC) as non-political, non-profit and non-governmental association.
Responding, Alhaji Shagali thanked members of the association for believing in the indivisibility of Nigeria.
Shagali said Kaduna State on its part would continue to work for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
He recalled that even the fear of reprisal attacks when there were some disturbances in some parts of Nigeria were absent in Kaduna because the government was proactive.
