Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has tasked the people of the state to embrace peace, saying peace is a fertilizer for sustainable growth and development.
The governor, who was represented by the commissioner of information and communication, Musa Ashoms, on the occasion of International Day of Peace 2023, titled “Action for Peace: Our Ambition for the Global Goals,” held at the Crispan Hotel Jos, said his administration is ready to partner and has continued to entrench synergy with peace practitioners and stakeholders to overcome violent conflict in the state.
“The message is centred on peace because, without peace, a lot of things cannot be achieved. If you have rocket science ideas and the environment is not peaceful and its ambience is not tranquil, then naturally you achieve little or nothing.
“We want to thank the organizers, especially the United Nations, for spearheading this day for us to put our heads together to ensure peaceful coexistence as a people. I therefore implore all citizens of the state to live in peace and make Plateau State a fertile land for development because peace is a fertilizer for growth and development,” he said.
The coordinator of the Plateau Peace Media Network (PPMN), Mathew Tegah, revealed they firmly believe in the power of informed and responsible media engagement as a catalyst for peace and positive change.
“We understand the role of media in not only reporting on conflicts but also in actively contributing to their resolution. Through various trainings, we have learned that peace is not a passive state; it requires vigilance, dialogue, and, above all, actions.
“Today, let us confront these challenges head-on, but let us also seize the opportunities they present. Through our discussions and shared experiences, we can identify prospects for peace and innovative solutions to the challenges we face.”
Nehemiah Michael, secretary of the Plateau Peace Practitioners Network (PPPN, said since 2001 peace on the Plateau has been broken, and part of the reason why conflict is continuing to escalate in the state is a result of the non-competency of various peace practitioners, state and non-state actors.
The International Day of Peace 2023 was championed by Plateau Peace Media Network in collaboration with Plateau Peace Practitioners Network with the sub-theme: Actions for Peace: The Prospects and Challenges for Addressing the Multidimensional Crises in Plateau State.
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