Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President,on Saturday encourage Nigerians to shun hate speech and show good example in whatever capacity they find themselves.
Ekweremadu made the call in Enugu at the inauguration of the District Governor of Rotary International, District 91422 Nigeria, Dr Dan Ajawara.
In a statement release by his Media Adviser, Uche Anichukwu, he said, “It is not enough to preach against hate speeches.
“We must also guard against hate conducts in our various capacities because hate conducts are not only worse than hate speeches, they beget hate speeches, strife, and restiveness.
He said people were better influenced by actions that promoted peace, tolerance and love.
Speaking on the theme: “Be an Inspiration to the World”, he said: “Perhaps, nothing captures matters of inspiration better than the English idiom, ‘Action speaks louder than voice
Ekweremadu was represented by the Chairman, House Committee on Works, Rep. Toby Okechukwu,
Beware of hate speech- Ekweremadu caution
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