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The National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Dr Dickson Ameh Akoh has lamented that bad governance and poor resource control are largely responsible for the insecurity ravaging the nooks and crannies of the country.
He however pleaded with aggrieved restless youths and groups in the country to drop arms and embrace peace so as to restore the nation back to the path of meaningful development.
Ambassador Akoh specifically asked youths to cooperate with authorities in the country to end banditry, kidnapping, cultisms and other social vices impeding the general development of the country.
The Peace Corps boss spoke in Abuja on the occasion of this year’s United Nations International Day of Peace with theme
“Actions for Peace; Our Ambition for the Global Goals”.
Akoh challenged Nigerians to leverage on this year’s International Day of Peace to deeply reflect on the challenges we face as a people and collectively work towards a more peaceful and harmonious society for the future generation.
He said that the significance of the day should remind us on the need for us to work towards safeguarding the human rights of people with a view of building peaceful and inclusive societies without recourse sentiments. to ethnic or religious
He said “We are being confronted with a profound singular enemy, which is insecurity among the causes of insecurity in Nigeria today are mainly caused by bad governance, poor resource control, ethno-religious fanatism, unemployment, human rights violation, inordinate ambition by egocentric politicians.
“Regardless of our political, ethnic, religious and social affiliations, it is imperative for us to come together and build stronger connections, both locally and internationally, with a view to foster enduring peace, security and stability
“Let us not just make peace our passion but our priority. Also, let our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those on the frontline in the fight against all forms of insecurity while praying for the repose of the souls of our gallant troops, whose lives have been tragically cut short in the frontline of the battle to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria”.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth, Ismaila Abubakar said that no meaningful development is achievable in the absence of peace and tranquility.
According to him, vandalism, banditry, restiveness and kidnapping are clear testimony of under- development and synonymous to lack of peace.
The Permanent Secretary challenged Nigerians to use churches and mosques to propagate peace message, maintain peace and be peace ambassadors so as to achieve a Nigeria nation devoid of violence.
He praised the Peace Corps of Nigeria for always being in the fore- front and leading body championing the cause of sustainable peace for the country.
The Peace Day ceremony featured peace walk, candlelight procession, tree planting and sensitization on conflict resolution.