The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday declared that the value of human lives is greater than that of cows.
Naija News reports that President Tinubu made the assertion while speaking during his condolence visit to Benue State over the mass killing of residents by armed bandits and terrorists.
The Nigerian leader submitted that lives must be preserved, as they are tired of burying people.
He also called on the people of the state to join hands and work together in ensuring the safety of lives and properties, and prevent barbaric actions such as those which led to the massacre of several Nigerians in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State and other communities around the Benue-Nasarawa corridor.
“The value of human life is greater than that of a cow. We are here to govern, not to bury.
“We want to handover to the generation yet unborn,” President Tinubu said.
He called on the people to join him and other leaders in the fight against insecurity.
Meanwhile, the president also directed Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue to work with all stakeholders and act as a father to everyone in the state.
He announced the establishment of a Committee of Elders, which will include all former governors of Benue and the current Governor of Nasarawa State, to help chart a path to peace.
Tinubu also urged the governor to provide land for ranching as part of the efforts to address the persistent farmer-herder crisis.
Appealing to the people of Benue, Tinubu called on all citizens to unite and work together toward lasting peace.
He further charged traditional rulers to collaborate closely with the government in achieving stability and reconciliation.
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