Gombe Emir urges end to farmers, herders conflict
Emir of Gombe Alhaji Abubakar Shehu has urged peaceful co-existence among farmers and herders in the state, saying that only with unity would the much desired economic prosperity be achieved
Shehu made this call on Monday, in his address during the durbar ceremony marking the end of the day-30 day Ramadan fast, where guests including the governor Muhammadu Yahaya, and expatriates were treated with horse race display.
The monarch who doubles as Chairman council of traditional rulers in the state, revealed that the Gombe had enjoyed peace due to various efforts put by the government in collaboration with traditional institution.
He also urged farmers to take advantage of the rain by involving in early farming to boost food sufficiency in the state, region and Nation.
According to him, “I want to call on farmers in the state to engage in early farming activities and I want encourage herders and farmers not to get involved in conflict.
“The peaceful co-existence between the various ethnic groups in Gombe State should be maintained across the state.”
Speaking further Shehu, called for support for the current administration, while lauding the various intervention projects geared towards improving lives of residents.
“I want to appreciate the governor for the developmental projects across the state,” the monarch added.
Meanwhile, in a Sallah message shortly after attending prayer at the Eid ground, at the Government House Banquet hall, Governor Yahaya called on the people to replicate the lessons of the fast in daily living.
The Governor urged the residents not to loose sight in face of the current socio-economic and security challenges bedeviling the country but to remain resolute and prayerful with faith that the nation’s trying moment will be over and Nigeria will emerge stronger and more united.
”Eid el-fitr festival connotes sacrifice, selflessness, love and obedience to the tenets of Islam. I therefore enjoin us to draw enduring lessons from the Ramadan and show love to one another as well as promote harmony and peaceful coexistence among our diverse people.
“The same way we all remembered the less privileged and those afflicted by poverty during Ramadan, I implore us to carry over these attributes beyond Ramadan,” Yahaya said.
