He said it was better the country remained united notwithstanding the different ethnic nationalities.
Buhari, who gave the warning in Daura, Katsina state while receiving representatives of Corps members deployed to the town, who paid him Sallah homage at his residence. The President also threw his weight behind the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) scheme established by a former head of state, rtd General Yakubu Gowon, insisting the scheme had helped in promoting unity in Nigeria.

He said the diversity in the culture and ethnics of Nigeria had been strength for the growth and progress of the country.

According to him: “Not only the cultural differences, but also physical differences and this is what makes Nigeria. That is why I feel strong about NYSC and I will always wish you the best of luck. And I thank you for your service to the country.
“I assure you that, there is much better of a united Nigerian and rather than fell apart.”

The President later donated two bulls, 20 bags of rice and N1 million to the Corps members.