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Governors of different states, Service Chiefs, Air Peace and many others are set to receive Sustainable Peace Awards from Peace Building Development Consult.
The Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC) was established to advocate for, develop and promote a deeper understanding of peace and reconciliation in our world.We started in 2004 as a research group that seeks to explore a wide range of conflict and peace related matters with specific reference to Africa and Africans in Diaspora
The Convener, Kayode Bolaji made this known to journalists on Sunday while speaking on sustainable peace for the development of the Nigeria specifically and Nigeria generally.
Kayode, on the rationale behind the awards, said promoters of peace need to be encouraged for continuity.
He noted that the country would have been worse off without the support of some people who have lived their lives to focus on sustainable peace.
The Convener added that Nigeria needs more men to support peace building effort and the best way is to encourage those doing it already.
“We want to celebrate people who have contributed to peace in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. If people are not encouraged, they will feel reluctant to continue.
“Even though our country looks tense at the moment, without the support of some people it could have been worse.
“These are people who have lived their lives to ensure that they focus on sustainable peace in Nigeria.
“Our country needs more men to support the effort of peace building. The best way is to encourage those who are already doing it.
“Such is mostly not visible when it is done. It is a long process. Remember, change doesn’t come easily but with a sustained effort.” He said.
