Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has commended the steps taken so far by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to quell tensions generated by agitation from some ethnic nationalities seeking to break away from Nigeria.

Governor Ambode stressed that the unity of the country should be of paramount importance to all, saying the state government would continue to support every effort made to keep the unity of the country, especially by maintaining peace and accommodating all.

He also emphasised the importance peaceful co-existence in Nigeria, saying it was essential for every segment of the country to promote the unity of the nation.

According to Governor Ambode, the present administration in Lagos State will host Muslims in twenty centres across the state for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, as part of his administration strategy to bring about bonding among the people and enhance community participation in governance.

Ambode who made this known while receiving members of the Lagos State Council of Obas

and Chiefs led by Oba Babatunde Akiolu on a courtesy visit, said he had observed that people

travel from far and near to celebrate with the First Family during festivities.

He said the decision to host Muslims in various centres across the State was basically to

address such trend on one hand, and also to give the greater number of people the sense of

participation in governance, on the other hand.