Here’s the exciting lineup:
Zango Kataf, 20/09/2024: Town hall meeting focused on combating drug abuse and promoting community security with expert insights from NDLEA, the police, and religious leaders.
Kaduna-South, 20/09/2024: Targeting youth in Kakuri, including the ‘Jungle Boys’, to raise awareness on the dangers of drug use and foster reconciliation through dialogue.
Sabon Gari, 20/09/2024: Interfaith dialogue in Samaru to promote peace between Christian and Muslim communities, focusing on cooperation and religious harmony.
Makurdi, 20/09/2024: Addressing youth restiveness and cultism in Agan through an interactive event, including a playlet to highlight these issues and foster peace.
Jos North, 21/09/2024: Engagement with drug users in Naraguta/Kunga to promote behavioral change and community reconciliation for conflict prevention.
Kumbotso/Kura, 21/09/2024: Town hall meeting in Kano, educating on the importance of cultivating a culture of peace through dialogue.
Dutsin Ma/Kurfi, 21/09/2024: Intercommunity dialogue in Katsina, featuring panel discussions, peace advocacy, and cultural performances to strengthen social cohesion.
Awe, 21/09/2024: Public lecture and peace walk in Tunga, raising awareness on peaceful coexistence through dialogue and collaboration.
The International Day of Peace, celebrated anually on September 21st, highlights the importance of peacebuilding and reconciliation.
The 2024 theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” is especially relevant for Nigeria, which faces communal violence, insurgency, and ethnic tensions. This year’s commemoration emphasizes dialogue and inclusive peacebuilding efforts, focusing on the role of community-based structures like Early Warning Monitoring Groups (EWMRGs) and Community-Based Reconciliation Committees (CBRCs) in preventing conflict and fostering peace.
The celebration aims to raise awareness, promote dialogue, and empower communities to lead peace efforts. Through collaboration between communities, security forces, and government actors, the event reinforces the importance of grassroots participation in building lasting peace.
