Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Saturday called on Nigerians to avoid acts capable of causing violence in the country irrespective of their political or religious inclination.
Sambo made the call at the special Durbar organised as part of activities to commemorate the 50-year rule of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
He added that it was only in the atmosphere of peace and harmony that a society could achieve economic growth and development.
"Let me at this juncture enjoin each one of us to promote peace and peaceful coexistence and eschew acts that can destroy peace and harmony.
"We must also respect the rule of law in whichever situation we find ourselves as it is the only platform for achieving meaningful development," he said.
The Vice-President described the Emir of Kano as "an embodiment of peace and peaceful coexistence'' and prayed God to grant him good health to enable him to serve his people well.
Earlier in his remark, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for giving the necessary support for the success of the programme.
He prayed for a lasting peace and stability in the three states under the emergency rule and in other parts of the country.
Also in his remark, the state Governor, Rabi'u Kwankwaso, urged the people of the state to continue to pray for the Emir to live long in order for them to tap from his wealth of experience.
The Punch