… As Peace Corps Of Nigeria Commemorate It’s 24th Anniversary.

By Ogechukwu Chukwugekwu

The Chief Imam of the Kado Estate Jumat Mosque in the FCT Dr. Suleiman Shuaibu-Gumi has advised Nigerians, irrespective of religion to pray strongly for the peace, security and unity of the country.

He gave the advice when members of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, joined the Jumat prayer as part of activities to commemorate the Organization ‘s 24th anniversary.

Dr. Shuaibu -Gumi, represented by Alhaji Ahmed Tugua-Mohammed stressed that the prayers for peaceful coexistence would be sustained until the aim was realized.

The National Commandant of the Peace Corps, Professor Dickson Akoh, represented by the Assistant Commandant, Special Duties, Mr. Badamosi Kabir explained that the Corps targets was to continue to promote peace ahead of next year ‘s general election.

Mr. Kabir said that the theme of the 24th anniversary: “2023 general election, the roles of Youths in security and Peace building” was deliberately chosen with the aim of sustained sensitization of youths to avoid violence and electoral malpractices.

Our Correspondent reports that the 24th anniversary celebration commenced with the launch of ‘fund fare’, an avenue for revenue generation, visit to the Medium Security Custodial Center Otukpo Benue State, public lecture and would culminate to church thanksgiving and dinner.

The Peace Corps of Nigeria, PCN, is a youth -based non Governmental Organization, with over one hundred and eighty thousand members across the Country with the aim of youth empowerment, providing support and sensitization against cultism and examination malpractices in schools.