Ekweremadu stated this in Gombe on Saturday while inaugurating a 37km road in Deba, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of the state. He said that the state witnessed developmental strides because of the peace that prevailed in the area. He noted that the greatest thing any governor could give to his people was to ensure that there was peace, adding that Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe had done a lot to ensure peace in Gombe. “Nigeria needs peace to develop as a people because when the people co-exist peacefully, it is easy to develop.

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2019 20:15 UTC