He explained that the Peace Commission believed that given this possibility, “it is incumbent on all stakeholders, whether minor or major—there is no gradation of importance, everyone and every group are relevant and important—to take advantage of the opportunity availed to us by the presence of the special forces to achieve sustainable peace.”
We commend the efforts of diverse stakeholders, including officials of the State Government, traditional and religious leaders, leaders of political parties, respected citizens and elder statesmen, elected representatives at the national and state level, civil society organisations (CSOs), community based organisations (CBOs), women and youth groups, and the media, among many others, who are working hard to ensure stability and peace in the state.”
The Commission believes that working with stakeholders, including community, religious, youth, women, traditional and political leaders, will encourage dialogue and mediation efforts.
Through these groups, creative community driven initiatives can be undertaken and sustained. An example of this is the Kajuru Truth and Reconciliation Committee (KTRC) whose members have already participated in training programmes and have also organized stepped down programmes for volunteers at ward level.”
So far, the Peace Commission has taken the lead in organizing communities and stakeholders towards restoring social cohesion and sustainable peace in communities in local government areas (LGAs), namely Kajuru, Kauru, Kaura, Lere, Giwa, Zangon Kataf, Sanga and Igabi.
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