The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has called on ‎Nigerians to continue to live in peace with one another, irrespective of their religious or ethnic affiliations.

Mr Umar made the call when he addressed the citizens of the emirate, who converged on his palace in Daura, Katsina State, upon his arrival from Umrah (Lesser hajj).

He urged the people in the country to work together in achieving stability and economic prosperity in the country.

He said, “There is need for people to put aside their religious and cultural differences and work towards achieving a peaceful nation. I will ensure peace and tranquillity among the people in the emirate and carry everyone along, to ensure the development of the emirate.’’

Earlier, the Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya, welcomed the emir for a successful Umrah.

He said, “The royal father has been an embodiment of peace and unity not only in the Daura Emirate but also in the entire country.’’

He called on the religious leaders to continue to preach peace and unity to the people of their constituencies and society at large.

He enjoined the people of Daura to pray for a brighter future under “the purposeful, caring and humane leadership of the current administration.’’

The emir was welcomed by his aides and other prominent people in Daura people who lined up the streets to welcome him.

(NAN)