By CHIDI NKWOPARA

OWERRI—The Federal Government has said it would continue to provide the platform for every Nigerian to worship according to his faith as provided for in the constitution.

President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan made the promise in a message delivered on his behalf by Imo State Chairman of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie, during the presentation of 400 bags of rice to the Hausa community in the state.

Jonathan explained that the gesture was aimed at assisting the Muslim faithful in the state, who are currently observing the Ramadan fast.

He said Nigeria would remain an indivisible entity and called on those behind the violence rocking parts of the country to retrace their steps in the interest of all.

The President, who used the opportunity to appeal to Muslims to continue to pray for the oneness and progress of the country, also condemned the growing insurgency that had been threatening the unity of Nigeria.

Receiving the bags of rice on behalf of the Serikin Hausawa, Prince Suleiman Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to President Jonathan and the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, for remembering them during this period of the Islamic calendar.

“We appreciate the gesture of Mr. President. We are living in peace here in Imo. We have no problems in the state. We are their brothers and they are our brothers”, Ibrahim said.

Continuing, the Seriki’s representative called on all Muslims in the state to stay away from any trouble, adding that they should feel free to alert the security agencies of any likely breach.

Speaking also, the South East Zonal Chairman of the Hausa community, Alhaji Adamu Sokoto, said he was happy with the cordial relationship existing between Muslims and Christians in the zone.

Vanguard recalls that members of the Muslim community from the three senatorial zones of the state were present during the presentation and distribution exercise.