Boko Haram: Nigeria is at cross roads – Governor Chime

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Thursday, called on Nigerians to intensify prayers over the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents. The Governor, who gave the charge while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, at the Government House, said the country was at cross-roads. The teachers had marched round the major streets in the state demanding the unconditional release of over 200 girls being held by the Boko Haram terrorists. Chime, represented by his Senior Special Assistant on inter party relations and conflict resolution, De. Chris Asadu expressed hope that the security challenges would be surmounted. He said “there is no well meaning Nigerian who will sit down and clap for the insurgents as they go around killing and destroying institutions. “Every well meaning Nigerian should be praying for Nigeria; the country seems to be at cross-roads”. “However, the government is doing everything possible to bring back these girls safe and alive. “By the grace of God, these demonic activities of people anointed by the devil himself will come to an end”, Chime added. While calling for serious collaboration between the members of the public and security agents, he urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country. “Let us be on our knees because what man cannot do, God can do it. “We want to also seize this opportunity to call on Enugu residents and Nigerians generally to shine their eyes; report any strange person or activity to security agents. We shall conquer these enemies of our nation”, he emphasized. Earlier, the NUT led by its Principal Secretary, Comrade Sam Umo-Inyang urged the federal government to show true concern to the families of 173 teachers killed by terrorists in Borno and Yobe States. “It is pertinent at this time to call on Nigerian Government to bring back our girls safe and alive”, the teachers also demanded.