15/04/2025
STRENGTHENING GRASSROOT ENGAGEMENT IN PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
As part of measures aimed at strengthening peaceful co-existence in the region, African city of Refuge and Empowerment Foundation paid a visit to the Executive Chairman, Jemaa Local Government Area, Kaduna state for mutual sustainability.
In a keynote address, the Executive Director of the African City of Refuge and Empowerment Foundation, Rev. Justin Nenge, who led the delegation explained that the motive behind the tour is to organize and facilitate a peace dialogue in some affected communities in the area.
Rev. Nenge commended the Executive chairman for the mutual support towards the peace initiative which he described as exemplary, and prayed God's direction as he embark on responsibilities geared towards the livelihood of the people in the area, even as he congratulated the new Executive chairman of the area council.
In a remark, The Executive Chairman Jema'a local government Area, Kaduna state Hon. Peter Dogara expressed readiness to partner with any spirited organizations desiring to foster the course of peace and development in the area.
Hon. Dogara said peace and security are essential for the development of any society as they provide a stable and secured environment for rapid growth and progress.
While reiterating peace and security as indispensable in the council's development agenda, Executive Chairman said arrangements have been made to revive the local government peace and security committee and to enable them step up robust peace-building activities and cultivate social cohesion, mutual trust, and understanding among the diverse communities in the local government Area.
He emphasizes the need to initiate a constructive dialogue, especially between farmers and herders, to identify conflict drivers and better ways to manage them this season and beyond.
The Executive Chairman appreciated the foundation for choosing Jema'a local government among the priority areas for the peace and confidence building program and assured that the local government will provide the needed support to ensure success of the program and that peace is sustained in the area.
Meanwhile The Foundation has continued its tour, meeting with the Religious and Traditional rulers especially chiefdoms which includes Fantswam, Kagoro, Marwa and Godogodo Chiefdom's among others in the area.