Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday said there will be no development without unity.
He urged Nigerians to support the government irrespective of partisan, religious, ethnic and sectional differences.
He spoke while hosting the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives, led by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.
A statement issued by the Director of Information in the VP’s office, Mr Olusola Abiola, quoted Shettima as saying;
“The President is determined to redefine the meaning and concept of modern leadership. He started firing on all cylinders from day one.
“The President has proved his competence, his capability and his commitment. I urge you, the Rt Hon Speaker and the esteemed leadership of the House to support the President in his noble objectives of transforming this nation.
“The state of affairs in our country requires that we coalesce into a single force irrespective of differences in political affiliations or religious persuasions, tribal and sectional backgrounds because what binds us together supersedes what divides us.
“It is very difficult to remove the building blocks holding this country together. We are a kaleidoscope of colours. We are essentially one people tied to a common destiny, so, let’s work together. We need this country to work and this government is willing to work for the good of the nation.”
Abbas assured the Vice President of the House’s support for all Federal Government programmes and policies.
“We are willing to partner and collaborate with you to work on everything that is in the interest of the Nigerian public,” he said.
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu; Deputy Majority Leader Halims Abdullahi; Chief Whip Bello Kumo; Deputy Chief Whip Adewunmi Onanuga; Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda; Deputy Minority Leader Aliyu Madaki; Minority Whip Ali Isah, and Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi accompanied the Speaker.