College administrator urges Nigerians to shun religious sentiments, work for peace

Graduation

By Mohammad Tijjani

Makarfi (Kaduna State) Aug. 2, 2018 (NAN) Malam Yusuf Arrigassiyu, Sole Administrator of Shehu Idris College of Health Science and Technology Makarfi, Kaduna State, has urged Nigerians to shun religious sentiments and collectively work for the peace and progress of the country.

Arrigassiyu made the appeal when he received an award of excellence from Nasara Baptist Church Students Fellowship, Makarfi in recognition of his efforts at transforming the institution within three months of his assumption of office.

According to him, Nigeria will only attain the level of development the citizens desire when there is collective efforts of all devoid of sentiments.

“We must have trust in each other, build confidence and ensure mutual respect in all our dealings; we must be our brothers keepers for us to succeed and make Nigeria great,” Arrigassiyu said.

He appealed to Muslim and Christian leaders to always preach peace and love to their followers, so as to have stability and development.

“Let us do what our parents did, see ourselves as brothers and sisters; killing one another will not solve our problems, rather it will  bring set backs to our development, so we must learn to forgive and forget.

“As a Muslim, my religion teaches me to be just, sincere and accommodate all without bias, and it is what every religion teach” the college sole administrator said.

The administrator promised to discharge his duties with honesty and sincerity, so as to restore the glory of the institution.

“In the school we mould students’ character so as to produce disciplined members of the society who will raise their heads high wherever they find themselves.”

Arrigassiyu commended the church for the award and pledged to work with members of the community for the progress of the institution.

Earlier, Pastor of the Church, Mr Jacob Dauda said ensuring peace is the responsibility of everyone, and pledged that as religious leaders they would continue to promote peace among their followers and other members of the community.

In his remarks, President of Baptist Students Fellowship, Mr Isaiah Joseph, urged all students to remain committed to their studies and strive to excel so as to make their marks in the society.

He commended the college administrator for the achievements recorded at the institution within a short time and said the award was to spur him to do more. (NAN)

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