The Kwamkur Samuel Foundation for Justice, Peace and Development (KSF) has organized a parley to promote peaceful co-existence in Plateau.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Jos, Mr. Samuel Kwamkur, the President of the foundation, said the programme was part of activities put together to commemorate the 2021 International Peace Day.
He said that the meeting, first of to be organized by the foundation, was aimed at creating an avenue for key stakeholders and indeed all Plateau citizens to fashion out ways of tackling the myriad of security challenges facing the state.
“This foundation… is mainly to ensure societal development through justice and peace culture and to serve as platform for providing answers to the challenges of the society that have open us up to poverty, violence, dehumanization, corruption and all forms of societal abuses and to contribute in our little way within available human and material resources in building a great society.
“As an organization, our aim and objective is to develop the culture of peace that is built on equity and fair play, ensure the training, rehabilitation, empowerment and mentorship of children and young persons.
`Our targeted beneficiaries are the downtrodden without voices that need to be helped or heard and we are trusting God that the beneficiaries of our programs will in turn give back to their various families and communities for a better society.
“The enemy of peace came and sow seeds of discord amongst us which is complicated by different factors to include politics, religion, high level of criminality and systemic corruption.
“I appeal to us all to join hands with one another regardless of our tribes, religion and region to ensure that we collectively expose and fight the criminal elements whether they are within us, in the bushes or in high places of authority,” he appealed.
Kwamkur added that his organization would continue to advocate for peace and justice at all levels through partnership with relevant stakeholders toward peaceful Plateau.
He promised to initiate programmes that would empower youths by harnessing their potential in bettering the society
“As a dependable organization, we shall continue to advocate for peace in all places, ensure that justice and fair play reigns and encourage the empowerment of unemployed young people.
“We have confidence that God providing the strength we shall transform not only Nigeria but most parts of the world.
“We are willing to partner with young people who are ready to make good use of their talents and time for self-development and growth of mankind,” he added.
In a keynote address, Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), called for deeper love, understanding and tolerance among Nigerians to entrench peace in the nation.
Pam, who called for dialogue at all levels, added that Nigerians must return to the drawing board for lasting peace to be achieved.
“We have emphasized too much of religion than humanity and this is where we got it wrong.
“We must go back to the drawing board and this requires hard work, commitment, tolerance and dedication
“We must accept the fact that violence is not the best way to solve our problems but dialogue,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had participants, particularly young people, from all parts of the state. (NAN)
