# Lawal urges Nigerians to learn to live together peacefully

> Zamfara Governor Lawal calls for unity among Nigerians despite ethnic and religious differences.
- Title: Lawal urges Nigerians to learn to live together peacefully
- Summary: Zamfara Governor Lawal calls for unity among Nigerians despite ethnic and religious differences. Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges Nigerians to learn…
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- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:36:31+00:00
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- Topics: zamfara state, governor dauda lawal, nigerian unity, peaceful coexistence, ethnic diversity, religious differences, governorship election, igbo community, news, politics
## Zamfara Governor Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal urged Nigerians to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual support across ethnic and religious lines.
## Lawal's commitment to unity
Lawal reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peaceful coexistence, equal treatment, and cooperation among diverse ethnic and religious groups in Zamfara.
## Igbo community visit
Lawal met with the Igbo Community Association in Zamfara State at Government House, Gusau, on Tuesday, October 21, 2026.
## Igbo community pledge
The Igbo community pledged to vote massively to return Governor Lawal to Government House for next year's governorship election.
## Lawal's childhood connection
Lawal recalled his childhood interactions with Igbo businessmen and artisans who lived within his ancestral home in Gusau.
## Business support request
The Igbo community requested financial support in the form of loans and credit facilities to support their businesses amid economic challenges.
## Bus request
The community also requested a functional bus to facilitate their activities, as previous vehicles were no longer in good working condition.
## Lawal's bus promise
Lawal pledged to provide the community with a bus to facilitate their activities and address issues affecting disengaged teachers.
## Teacher disengagement issue
Lawal directed the Secretary to the State Government to revisit the issue of disengaged teachers in collaboration with the Commissioner for Education.
## Property documentation
Lawal noted that access to proper documentation for landed properties could help business owners use assets as collateral for credit facilities.
## Property recertification
His administration introduced property recertification to enable owners to regularize documents and improve access to financial opportunities.
## Teacher resolution
Lawal expressed surprise at the disengagement of teachers, directing officials to investigate and report on the resolution.
## Next steps
Lawal will study the community's business proposal with his team to determine government support, including possible partnerships with financial institutions.
## Key takeaway

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges Nigerians to learn peaceful coexistence and mutual support across ethnic and religious lines.