Nasarawa Speaker Advocates for Unity and Forgiveness as Afo Nation Celebrates Igbada-Odudu Cultural Day
….Donates N1m for NYSC lodge completion in Agwada, seeks royal blessings from paramount ruler
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has appealed to the Afo nation and other citizens of the State to promote unity, peace, and forgiveness at all times, regardless of their affiliations.
He noted that this would enhance development and create a peaceful environment beneficial to all members of society.
The Speaker made the call at the Igbada-Odudu Kya Annual Cultural Day 2025 held in Agwada, Kokona Local Government Area on Saturday.
Speaker Jatau stressed that peace is a necessary condition for the development of the area and the State at large.
He lamented on how a misunderstanding in Apawu community of the area among other Afo communities recently claimed lives, saying the situation is on call.
“I want to appreciate this association for organizing the cultural day and for promoting peace and unity among Afo and other people .
“My appeal to you is that let’s continue to live in peace with one another and let’s also have forgiving spirits at all times.
“Let’s creat room in our hearts to forgive one another as it was unfortunate that misunderstanding in Apawu community led to the death of two people recently” he said.
Jatau thanked the Afo nation and his other constituents for their backing, which enabled him to secure a seat in the House.
“It is your support and the support of other people that today God has made it possible for me to be the Speaker of the House. I appreciate you all” he said.
The Speaker asked Afo and other State citizens to persist in giving their maximum support to Gov. Abdullahi Sule and other leaders, thereby enabling their success.
“His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule has passion for development and he also has passion for peace.
“Let’s continue to support Gov Abdullahi Sule to succeed and to enable us enjoy more dividends of democracy” he said.
He praised Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the former Nasarawa State Governor for founding Phoenix University Agwada, stating that it would expedite development in the area.
“With this University and when we live in peace, unity and tolerate one another, Agwada will be a Mini London not just in Kokona LGA but the State at large” he said.
The Speaker restated his firm commitment to supplying the highly anticipated dividends of democracy to the people of his constituency and the State at large.
Besides, the Speaker donated N1million for the completion of NYSC Lodge in Agwada Development Area.
Also speaking, Hon. Adamu Agye, Former Overseer, Agwada Development Area appreciated the Speaker for always supporting them to succeed.
He assured the Speaker of their prayers and support at all times to succeed.
It would be reported that the Speaker has earlier paid a traditional homage on Osu Agwada, HRH, Alh. Abubakar Sadiq Obagu to for his royal blessings.
Jatau assured the Royal Father and the people of his constituency of better days ahead.
On his part, the first class traditional ruler, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Obagu blessed the Speaker and prayed God to protect and bless him abundantly.
