By Sarah NEGEDU
Ethnic communities residing in the Federal Capital Territory have been asked to use their various platforms to promote peace, security as well as the development of the territory.
This charge was given by the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement, Ikharo Attah over the weekend in Abuja, when he addressed the reunion meeting of the Descendants of Uhonmora-Ora.
The people of Uhonmora-Ora are said to be indigenous in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, but have a large representation in all sectors of the economy within the Federal Capital Territory.
Attah who also hails from the community, told his kinsmen that as a unifying point for all ethnic groups, the security and development of the FCT is the responsibility of all individuals and ethnic groups.
He therefore called on all ethnic groups to support government’s policies in all aspects, stressing that government’s efforts towards securing and developing the city, would have little or no impact without the cooperation of different stakeholders.
The minister’s aide disclosed that several measures had been taken by the FCT Ministers, Malam Muhammad Bello and Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, towards sustaining the developmental blueprint of the city for the benefits of all Nigerians and legitimate foreigners.
He added that the administration has zero tolerance for lawlessness and criminalities, and other behaviours that scuttle security and development of the city.
“All ethnic communities must come in, join hands with the FCT Administration and the President who is the Governor General to build Abuja as a capital city for all of us.
“We must all be security conscious as well as obey the rules that govern Abuja, as made by its founding fathers”, Attah added.
Responding, the Chairman of the occasion, Imoigele Kingsley, said his community in Abuja had been part of the development of the city for the past 30 years, adding that his members are prepared to galvanise more developmental support, both for their home community and Abuja where they live.
