The chief whip of the 9th assembly ,Senator Dr.  Orji Uzor Kalu has spurred the Igbos and Nigerians at large to love themselves by fostering peaceful coexistence among one another.

The former Governor , bemoaned the level of greed in the Nigerian society among both the citizenry and public office holders, while calling on both parties to shun such vices in order to build the nation of our dreams.

Kalu made this known while addressing crowd who attended  the burial ceremony of Elder / MG Smart Kalu Ukoha at Igbere in Bende LGA of Abia State. 

He said ; ” I encourage us all to love each other . Jealousy, Wickedness  and Greed have taken over the nation. We cannot progress as nation with these kinds of character. We pray for healing in Igbere, Nigeria and Africa so that we can become the nation we used to know”

Kalu  described  Elder / MG Smart Kalu Ukoha as a man who would go to any length to ensure that peace reigns.

He urged the crowd to emulate the virtues of the late Elder Ukoha.

In his message, Pastor Dr. J. C. Nwarungwa president, Aba South Conference of the Seventh -Day Adventist Church called all to examine their lives and pursue righteousness.