Edo Partners for Peace elects new Executives, sets a new template for peaceful elections

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By Isaac Eranga- Journalists for Peace Network 

Partners for Peace (P4P) Network in the Niger Delta, Edo State chapter held a peaceful election penultimate weekend to usher in executives that will manage the affairs of the peacebuilding network for the next three years. 

The election which was held at the Peace House, 179 M/M way, opposite Immaculate Conception College (ICC), Benin City, saw Engr. Eugene Okoeguale, AICMC returning as Edo P4P Coordinator. 

Others elected include: Dr. Isaac Eranga, FSFSN, APRCN as Secretary; Maria Okoh Deputy Coordinator; Grace Amayo Assistant Secretary; Joy Anyia Treasurer; Nnamdi Dikedi as Research and Documentation Officer; Abdukareem Oronsaye Public Relations Officer; and Justice Christian Ndukwu as Welfare Officer.

Speaking shortly after the election, the Edo P4P Coordinator- Engr Eugene Okoeguale commended the electoral committee for a job well done. He said the success of the election was a product of team work among the electoral committee members. According to him, "this new regime is poised to take Edo P4P to an enviable height. 

"We are going to embark on intensive membership drive so as to take peacebuilding activities to the nook and crannies of Edo State. 

"We are going to establish Peace Clubs in most of the Secondary Schools in Edo State. This will help support the Anti-cultism drive of Edo State government. 

"Training of members is going to be our top priority. This is to enhance the capacities of members. The trainings are going to be both online and physical", the Edo P4P boss said. 

Also speaking, the Central Working Committee (CWC) member representing Edo State at the national level of P4P, Rtn Barr. Agatha Osieke spoke on behalf of the National Coordinator of P4P, Chief Pius Akomolafe, commended Edo P4P for the peaceful election, saying Edo P4P has set a template for peaceful elections among all the chapters of P4P. 

"Coming out to contest the election shows that you are concerned in serving your nation voluntarily. 

"As Peace Actors, we must not allow the humanity in us, and our society to die", said Agatha Osieke, Esq.

A former CWC representing Edo State Chief Kingsley Kefe urged the elected executives to work as a team and desist from leaving the work for one person to do. He also called on them  to carry everyone along the path of progress and development. 

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