By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission ,NCPC, said it is set for the smooth take off of a Peace Summit on de-escalation of conflict and ending the destruction of lives and property in Southern Kaduna. In a press release signed by James Movel Wuye, Chairman if the Local Organization (Committee, LOC, of the NCPC, made available to Daybreak, the three day Summit is being sponsored by the NCPC, and Friends of Kaduna State, will feature presentations on strategies for de-escalation of conflict and ending the destruction of lives and property. Promoting Interfaith community dialogue and bridging the gap in the Southern Kaduna conflict narrative. NCPC will highlight presentation on promoting reconciliation, peace and National unity.According to the statement, the spade of attacks in the area have led not only to the deaths of many, but also the loss of property and businesses.
The Kaduna State government is expected to be well represented at the summit and also some neighbouring states.
Dignitaries expected at the Peace Summit include the Executive Secretary of Tetfund, Prof Suleiman Elias Bogoro, Special Guest, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam NCPC Chief Executive, former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd) and former Chairman, Military Pensions Board, AVM Mohammad Rabiu Dabo (Rtd).
While the groups are Southern Kaduna Traditional Rulers and Emirs, SOKAPU, CAN, JNI, Southern Kaduna Elders Forum, Miyetti Allah and Southern Kaduna Community Development Associations amongst many others.
The event will take place between 8th and 10th of September, 2020 in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
