Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another.

Mr Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, when he paid homage to the Gbong Gwom Jos and chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Jacob Gyang-Buba, at his palace.

According to him, all Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage, and what binds them together as a people supersedes any threat to their unity.

”We are all connected one way or the other. We must, therefore, continue to live together. What binds us together supersedes what separates us,” he said.

Mr Shettima, who was in the state to receive Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau into the All Progressives Congress (APC), noted that traditional rulers are a special group of respected leaders because they uphold society.

”They are not just the custodians of our cultural heritage. They help in upholding the society by preaching peace among their subjects,” he noted.

He commended the cordial relationship existing between the national chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, and the governor.

The vice president observed that the realignment is a good omen for Plateau State.

”The APC national chairman, who is an indigene of the state, made a very generous statement at the reception venue by pledging his full support to the governor.

”With their coming together, the state will enjoy more dividends of democracy. That is good for the people of the state,” he said.

Mr Shettima expressed confidence in the political realignment, saying it will also boost the state’s image.

The vice-president added that realignment would ensure the sustenance of peace and tranquility across the state and the entire nation.

Earlier, Mr Mutfwang commended the strong working relationship between President Bola Tinubu and Mr Shettima, noting that it will continue to thrive for the benefit of the entire country.

Responding, the traditional ruler appealed for greater efforts to ensure adequate security to address the challenges confronting the state and parts of the country.

(NAN)