Chairman of the Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration and former governor of Kano State, Senator Kabiru Gaya has added his voice to the growing number of those condemning the bombing of a church in Madalla, Niger State.
He said the time has come for President Goodluck Jonathan to enter into negotiation with members of the Boko Haram and other sects opposed to his administration as a means of ending the circle of bombings in the country.
“We in Nigeria know that no religion preaches terrorism. So government should look for an avenue to negotiate with all proponents to ensure security of lives and property of Nigerians,” the Senator posited.
Gaya, a Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District told newsmen yesterday that he rejoices with all Nigerians on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year celebrations however pleaded with them to be patient as issues of national interest would be tackled by the Senate in the 2012 legislative year.
“As the year rolls to a close, we all will agree that the country passed through turbulent times particularly on security challenges. We in the senate promise Nigerians that the 2012 will be year that the senate will adjust to tackle fundamental issues of national interest. Nigerians will witness a robust legislative year in 2012,” he said.
Speaking on the recent adjustment in the school curriculum by the Federal Ministry of Education where the teaching of the Christian Religious Knowledge and Islamic Religious Knowledge were replaced with civic education, the senator described the move as unacceptable.
“However I urge Nigerians to be patient as everything is being done to reverse the trend. I call on the education ministry as matter of urgency to revert to the former curriculum as the status quo of civic education teaches nothing but immorality and government antagonism.
“The unity & faith in the Nigeria coat of arms symbolises faith in the two religions. I remember in our school days, a Ghanaian teacher taught us proudly on this. Why at this time of our development are we throwing this to the trash can?,” Gaya queried.
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