 The Igbo and Yoruba community leaders in the north-east Nigeria have called for the unity of the country, and they are noting that with fairness and equity, the nation will overcome its threatening situations. The report is presented from our studio. Igbo Day celebration in Yola had in attendance all an sundry. The southern leaders insisted that oneness of the nation is not negotiable, urging separatists to shelf such ideas and embrace dialogue for collective interest. The president of General Igbo Cultural Association, Adamua Fidelis-Ume, appreciated the state government for providing an enabling environment in which they operate. However, congratulated the Igbo of Yola for sustaining the spirit and objective of Igbo Day concept, and making it a positive vehicle for sharing their collective dreams and aspirations. We're there over the years, and we are believing this fully, and we're believing in harmony. So those calling for the separation of power, the separation of states, or the separation of other countries, they are not doing Nigeria any good. All we need to do is stay focused, stay united as one Nigeria. Yezi Igbo of Adamua, Godwin Umenaka, called for prayers and the unity of the nation. He, however, charges his subjects to be lower-biding as well as reaffirm their vote of confidence in Governor Amadou Umaru Fintiri for his peaceful dispositions in government. This is coupled with his giant developmental strides in all parts of the state. All the Uriyan Hinesis in Nigeria are praying for peace. And I believe that God has answered our prayer. I believe when God says yes, nobody can say no. When we pray about peace, over one year now, all the Christian Muslims are praying for peace. And God has answered our prayer. The way Yoruba did not, we believed in unity of Nigeria. We were not, we have never had a mind of separation. If we were always peace, peace in the North, and we are all one. I'll go to my brother to call the country for restraint, for restraint. Whatever a scheme for can be achieved through dialogue. They called on Nigerians to work for the unity of the country insisting that individuals or original interests should not be above collective interests.