Once upon a time, Nigeria was not so polarised. Once upon a time Northerners and Easterners dwelt in peace and unity. Once upon a time, religion was not a divider. Once upon a time…

Until the pogrom.

Or perhaps before.

Today, Nigeria is polarised in every which way. But there’s hope for unity if we cease politicising everything.

Do see below:

This is the Minna I was telling you about, @elnathan_john. I grew up as witness to such harmony. Kuna haka a Kaduna? ? pic.twitter.com/hEqu4IMHmU

— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) December 10, 2016

We can address ignorance&bigotry through an intelligent national orientation&civics education campaign.

— Resistance is Futile (@chrisngwodo) December 10, 2016

Stridently punish hate speech&hate crimes. We must do justice without which there can be no peace or harmony

— Resistance is Futile (@chrisngwodo) December 10, 2016

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Op-ed Editor