In a bid to promoting intergenerational peacebuilding activities in Nigeria through mentorship of young women, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)- Nigeria recently organised 2-day national youth forum on intergenerational peacebuilding. The forum which had as its theme: Mentoring the Next Generation of Women Peacebuilders, was in collaboration with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Global Affairs Canada. Welcoming participants to the meeting, the Nigeria National Network Coordinator- Chief Dr. Bridget Osakwe said in order to build peace structures and peace campaigns in Nigeria, it was imperative to annex the potentialities of young women in peacebuilding activities, hence the need for the meeting.  "This youth forum aims to convene young women Leaders for Peace with Peacebuilding practitioners and experts from across the country. The forum will promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration among young women peacebuilders and more seasoned p...

By Isaac Eranga A cross section of young Women Peacebuilders West Africa Network of Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria in collaboration with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Global Affairs Canada, holds 2-day National Youth Forum on Intergenerational Peacebuilding, with the theme- Mentoring the Next Generation of Women Peacebuilders. This was revealed by WANEP's Head of Program- Mrs Patience Ikpeh Obaulo. According to Mrs Ikpeh Obaulo, the date of the program is  May 15 and 16, 2024, via Zoom. Both days run from 9am prompt. "This youth forum aims to convene young women Leaders for Peace with Peacebuilding practitioners and experts from across the country. The forum will promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration among young women peacebuilders and more seasoned peacebuilding practitioners contributing to the advancement of the women, peace and security (WPS) and youth, peace and security (YPS) resolutions in Nigeria.  "The older generation of peace...

By Isaac Eranga, Edo Indigenous Journalist The Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement worldwide has called on the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, to ensure equal distribution  of infrastructures, appointments and projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. This call was made by the Edo indigenous leader and President of EPIA- Chief Dr Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo while answering questions from newsmen in Benin City. According to him, this will help ensure equal spread of development in the three Senatorial Districts.  "In the previous years, we've seen projects and appointments concentrated in Edo South senatorial district. But what we are seeing now is appointments and contracts concentrated in Edo North with less or nothing to show in Edo South and Edo Central senatorial districts. "What we are saying is that there should be a balancing in the distribution of appointments, promot...