Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, on Thursday, downplayed the possibility of Nigeria breaking up.
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Keyamo maintained that Nigeria’s breakup was no longer feasible.
According to the minister, Nigeria’s history of inter-tribal marriages and investments makes it difficult for the country to separate.
He stated this in a tweet while wishing Nigerians a happy 60th Independence Anniversary.
“For the umpteen time, I say that our separation as a people is no longer feasible. Our long history of criss-cross marriages & investments is ’till death do us part’.
“TOGETHER we will remain and we can pursue our own regional agenda within a united NIGERIA. Happy Independence Day,” Keyamo tweeted.
Never try to win over those who dislike you for your convictions & beliefs. They’re not the barometer of life. The best way to treat them is to ignore them whilst firmly defending those beliefs until their anger turns to solemn resignation & their hatred turns to quiet admiration
— Festus Keyamo, SAN (@fkeyamo) April 23, 2020
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