FULANI URGES GOVTS TO CONSULT THEIR LEADERS BEFORE TAKING DECISIONS ON MATTERS AFFECTING THEM 23-06-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Fulani People have appealed to government at all levels to always engage their representatives before taking decisions on matters affecting them in the country.
This was the outcome of a one- day workshop organised by Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Speaking at the event, Dr Emmanuel Wirkon described the Fulani people as one of the most peaceful tribes in Nigeria whose major preoccupation makes them to be engaged meaningfully rather than causing violence.
He, however, blamed the media for not projecting the Fulani people in a positive light as being done to other tribes.
Wirkon acknowledged the efforts of Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at ensuring a peaceful atmosphere among various ethnic groups in the state.
In his remarks the chairman of FUDECO in the state, Saliu Sanda said the workshop became imperative to tell their own stories by themselves and change the narrative about the Fulani people.
He emphasised that the Fulani are a peaceful people and not trouble makers.
Sanda acknowledged the support of the state government for the Fulani community in the state, especially the establishment of nomadic schools in Fulani settlements.
In his address, Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, stressed the need for all the various ethnic groups in the state to embrace peace and continue to co- habit harmoniously.
Represented by his senior adviser/ counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu, the governor said meaningful development could only take place when people live together peacefully.