By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
The recent trending issue of who qualifies as an indigene and who does not has stirred deep conversations across Nasarawa State.
While such discussions may stem from political or social tensions, it is important to approach them with wisdom, historical understanding, and a focus on unity.
An in-depth look at our communities reveals a powerful truth: the people of Nasarawa State regardless of tribe, religion, or origin have been interconnected for generations through intermarriage, shared traditions, and mutual coexistence.
Our marketplaces, farmlands, schools, and places of worship bear witness to the harmony that has long defined our way of life.
To sustain peace and secure the future of our children, we must return to the values of our forefathers.
They welcomed one another with open arms, placed humanity above labels, and built bonds rooted in respect and collaboration.
It is time we revive that spirit not just in word, but in practice.
Let us rise above divisive sentiments and focus on what unites us as a people. Nasarawa belongs to all who contribute to its growth, peace, and prosperity.
Only through unity can we achieve the development we all desire.
