Osinbajo clamours for new tribe of believers in Nigeria’s unity

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a new tribe of Nigerians who will champion the country’s drive for unity.

The vice president was speaking at the sixth combined Convocation Ceremony of Nasarawa State University, Keffi on Saturday.

Prof. Osinbajo said the country needed men and women who are willing to make sacrifices in building the society and who are also willing to stand for the fight against corruption and injustice.

“Let me leave you with an important task. Our Nation is a nation of diverse, tribes and faiths. But this is how most great nations are formed. The challenge is how to wield the tribes into one tribe…a Nigerian tribe.

“A tribe of Nigerian men and women of all faiths, tribes and ethnicities. Committed to a country run on high values of integrity, hardwork, justice and love of country,” he said.

“A tribe of men and women who are prepared to make the sacrifices that are crucial to building a strong society. Who are prepared to stick together, fight corruption side by side, and insist on justice even where our friends are at the receiving end.

“A tribe consisting professionals, businessmen, politicians, religious leaders, Students, and all others who believe that this new Nigeria is possible. I challenge you to play your part in bringing forth this new tribe and a nation reborn.

“I urge you to embrace the values of integrity, discipline and empathy. Nothing you achieve can be sustained without them. Never forget, character trumps all else,” Osinbajo said.