The consultations by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo with various segments of the Nigerian society will continue, his media aide, Laolu Akande has said.

He stated this in a release, stating the impact of the previously held consultations.

“While this set of consultations was concluded last week, the presidency will continue to actively engage with different segments of the Nigerian population at different stages and formats in the near future.

“The meetings were convened to provide a platform for frank and open discussions between the concerned stakeholders and by extension the Nigerian public on issues relating to the unity, peace and security of the country,’’ the release said.

In the course of the interaction from June 13, to June 22, the Acting President gave the assurance that the Muhammadu Buhari administration was not deaf to grievances in parts of the country and would address them.

He said the meetings established some common ground on a number of issues such as the condemnation of all the hate and divisive rhetoric by the concerned groups of Northern and Southeastern youth.

“They affirmed the need for all leaders and elders, regardless of political or ideological persuasion, to speak out more forcefully to counter divisive and hate speeches and any form of warmongering.

“They also affirmed the primacy of the country’s constitution, the ultimate basis for the unity of Nigeria.”

Osinbajo has already met with the following:

· Northern Leaders of Thought: Tuesday 13 June, 2017.

· Southeast Leaders of Thought: Wednesday 14 June, 2017.

· Southeast Traditional Rulers: Sunday 18 June, 2017.

· Northern Traditional Rulers: Tuesday 20 June, 2017.

· All State Governors: Wednesday 21 June, 2017.

· Media Publishers and Editors: Thursday 22 June, 2017.