Fellow Nigerians: The Monday, April 14, 2014 terrorist attack in Nyanya District of the Federal Capital Territory marks a bloody notch as one of the darkest days in out nation’s history.
Fathers, mothers, sons and daughters were lost in this senseless attack, and evil in the form of extremists has again reared its head to try to challenge the resilience of the Nigerian Spirit. But we shall remain undeterred.
Today, I have taken the simple but meaningful step to send a message to those that try to damage the unity of our country, that although obstacles may present themselves in many forms – Nigerians will stand together to surmount them.
Today, I donated blood at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NTSB) in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja. I did this because I believe that the survivors of Monday’s attack deserve a second chance – and the lack of blood should not be a hindrance to that second chance. I urge you all to do the same.
Medical professionals are on standby in blood banks around the Federal Capital Territory to ensure that donors can donate in a quick and seamless fashion.
In this regard, as we all come together to move past, move forward, and get through these difficult times, I urge all Nigerians of every creed and culture, and from every aisle of our numerous political divides to come together to help the victims of these terrible attacks and their families.
I pray that Almighty in his infinite mercies continues to bless Nigeria and Nigerians.
Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Posted: at 15-04-2014 07:07 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
A BIG thank you to the American ambassador to Nigeria for setting this precedence. Now ALL Nigerians SHOULD put aside - TRIBE and RELIGION - and come together under ONE NATION, ONE DESTINY!
We HAVE to help these unfortunate people caught up in another Islamic bloodbath!
Posted: at 15-04-2014 07:15 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
odprince at 15-04-2014 07:20 PM (11 years ago) (m)
IT IS GOOD....BUT CAN SARAKI AND HIS BROTHERS STOP THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE? TELL YOUR BROTHERS,SULTAN OF SOKOTO,EL RUFAI,ATIKU,SANUSI THEM AND OTHERS TO STOP THEIR KILLINGS WITH BOKO HARAM
Posted: at 15-04-2014 07:20 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
A BIG thank you to the American ambassador to Nigeria for setting this precedence. Now ALL Nigerians SHOULD put aside - TRIBE and RELIGION - and come together under ONE NATION, ONE DESTINY!
We HAVE to help these unfortunate people caught up in another Islamic bloodbath!
MY CORRECTION
It was the BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NIGERIA who donated blood and not the American Ambassador.
Posted: at 15-04-2014 08:02 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
sheffy1981 at 15-04-2014 08:08 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: odprince on 15-04-2014 07:20 PM
IT IS GOOD....BUT CAN SARAKI AND HIS BROTHERS STOP THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE? TELL YOUR BROTHERS,SULTAN OF SOKOTO,EL RUFAI,ATIKU,SANUSI THEM AND OTHERS TO STOP THEIR KILLINGS WITH BOKO HARAM
shut-up stupid biitch,you won't do then why not just shut d fuuck up,ppl like you needs to be cleared for Nigeria to be peaceful not only the leaders.
Posted: at 15-04-2014 08:08 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
This is very charitable and it is lovely to see that we are now developing the sense of community/nationality Nigeria government has failed to create between many tribes that Nigeria is blessed with! It is at the same time shameful that it took an American ambassador to set the precedence for other Nigerian leaders to follow. I hope Saraki and Tambuwal have inspired a nation on the verge of ruing with this beautiful precedence. My thougths and prayers with the victims of Nyanya attack.
Posted: at 15-04-2014 08:46 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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