International Day of Living Together in Peace: Obaseki greets Edo residents

This year’s celebration presents yet another opportunity to celebrate the beauty and richness of our differences and diversity as a nation and people. We are blessed with a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, traditions, and beliefs, and must recognize that it is in this diversity that our strength lies. Our collective differences must therefore be celebrated as a source of enlightenment and growth, rather than a cause for division.

If we must therefore live together and address the myriad of challenges confronting us a people, we must rise above prejudice, bitterness, discrimination, and all other forms of societal stereotypes, and work in unity to foster an inclusive and conducive environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person, regardless of their differences and backgrounds. It is only then that we can forge our paths to sustainable growth and development.

In Edo State, we have long understood the importance of embracing and harnessing our differences and have, as a government, implemented a series of policies and reforms to foster an environment where every citizen feels valued, respected, and included. We recognize that it is through the integration of various perspectives that we can find innovative solutions to the challenges we face and unlock our true potential.