The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has made an appeal to Nigerians to abstain from violence and embrace peaceful coexistence with one another.
Director of the Agency, Kaduna State, Zubairu Galadima, made the appeal after observing that the current trend of Hate Speech especially on Social Media platforms poses a threat to the unity of the country and must be investigated.
“The phenomenon, if not checked is capable of degenerating into full crisis and insecurity, loss of lives and property”.
“People should ignore rumours and go about their businesses without fear, and all residents of the state should help discourage rumour mongering and promote peace”. He said.
The Director therefore pleads with Nigerians, to desist from utterances that would cause division along ethnic, religious and partisan lines in the country.
Galadima also appealed to social Media users, to abstain from spreading messages, containing fake information and hate, targeted at individuals and groups.
He disclosed that the agency had commenced peace building campaign and advocacy in all the 23 Local Government Areas of the State, to promote Peace and Patriotism.
