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Peace Corps Of Nigeria Leads Road Walk To Promote Peace On Intl Peace Day
Peace Corps Of Nigeria Leads Road Walk To Promote Peace On Intl Peace Day....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Express Concern Over Ethnic and Religious Conflicts
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called upon Nigerians to embrace peace, emphasizing that decades of conflicts, particularly in the North-East region, have obstructed the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Meanwhile, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared that peace is a vital necessity for human survival that must be safeguarded.
The National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Dr. Dickon A.O. Akoh, has also urged Nigerians to work towards protecting people’s rights in order to build peaceful and inclusive societies, without resorting to ethnic or religious sentiments.
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These stakeholders made their remarks at various events held to commemorate this year’s International Day of Peace, with the theme, ‘Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the Global Goals.’
During the unveiling of this year’s event in Maiduguri, the Head of the UNDP Office, North-East, Dr. Moncef Kartas, stated: “Today’s event in Maiduguri is to celebrate the universal longing for harmony and unity in a world often plagued by strife and turmoil.”
He stressed that global peace transcends borders, cultures, and beliefs, hence the efforts to achieve the SDGs in the North-East region. This year’s event highlights the role of individuals, communities, and nations in fostering peace.
Governor Mutfwang, speaking at the Plateau Peace Outing, emphasized the importance of peace and urged Nigerians to unite regardless of ethnicity and religion for peaceful coexistence. He also called for a departure from the use of religion and ethnicity to cause disharmony and violence in the country.
The President of the Kwamkur Samuel Foundation for Justice, Peace, and Development, Kwamkur Samuel Vondip, underscored the need for collective actions to promote mutual respect, compassion, and value for one another to foster global peace.
The National Commandant of the PCN, Ambassador (Patriot) Lukman Adelowo Yekini, led a road walk and emphasized the importance of embracing peace, with visits to various locations in Ibadan. He urged everyone to make peace a priority and passion.
In summary, the UNDP, state governors, and the Peace Corps of Nigeria have all highlighted the significance of peace in achieving development goals, emphasizing the need for unity and actions to promote harmony in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 28 persons during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the victims include 18 adults and 10 children, among them 17 pregnant women, alongside one suspected miscarriage case, while two suspects were also arrested.
Lagos NSCDC Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, said the raid was carried out around midnight on Wednesday after weeks of intelligence gathering.
He explained that the facility, located in Okuju-Ilado, Badagry, consisted of multiple apartments and had been under surveillance for about three weeks before the operation.
Keshinro alleged that the operators lured pregnant women with financial incentives and made them sign agreements before restricting their movement inside the premises.
He added that a fake social media account was reportedly used to attract victims and direct them into private communications.
One of the suspects, however, claimed the women came voluntarily and denied any form of coercion, insisting the arrangement was legal.
A rescued victim said she entered the facility on her own after being abandoned by the man responsible for her pregnancy.
Community leaders in the area said residents had earlier noticed suspicious activities but were unaware of what was truly happening until the raid was carried out.
The NSCDC confirmed that the suspects and rescued victims will be handed over to the appropriate anti-trafficking agency for further investigation.
A fresh legal dispute has emerged in Kano State over the planned appointment of a Deputy Governor, as lawyers have filed a suit seeking to stop the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Kwara State Government to reconsider its plan to file criminal charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and others over the 2018 Offa robbery incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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