NPJ Commends Kaduna Peace Commission for Engaging 37 Partners on Peace Day



By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna 

Following the successful observance of the 2024 International Peace Day in Kaduna, Ibrahim Yakubu, team leader of the Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), praised the Kaduna State Peace Commission (KSPC) and its 37 partners for organizing a meaningful peace symposium.

Held in the 1,000-seat hall at Kaduna State University, the conference gathered diverse stakeholders in peacebuilding, including traditional leaders, religious figures, community peace observers, and advocates for improved Christian-Muslim relations in the region.

This year's theme was "Cultivating a Culture of Peace and Unity."

Yakubu however,  commended the Kaduna State Government, KSPC, and various civil society organizations for their efforts to foster peace and unity both locally and nationally.

 He also expressed gratitude to the Interfaith Mediation Center (IMC), Search for Common Ground, Mercy Corps, and the Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA) for their role in training Nigerian journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting.

Kaduna journalists have received training from JISRA, Mercy Corps, and KSPC, focusing on early warning and response strategies while following Do-No-Harm principles.

Yakubu called on all Nigerians to embrace patriotism and urged both state and federal governments to tackle the insecurity that threatens peace and stability in the country.

Every year, countries around the globe observe Peace Day, established by the United Nations to reflect our shared desire for a world free from conflict and strife

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