DAMATURU – Ahead of the February general elections, an interfaith mitigation and regional centre was inaugurated on Tuesday in Damaturu, to promote peaceful coexistence and build trust among groups.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
The Executive Director of the centre, Dr Nureedin Ashafa, said the center comprised 25 religious, traditional and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
“These organisations will work closely with security agencies to enhance peaceful co-existence among various ethno-religious and cultural groups in the state,” he said.
He said the council would also work toward building trust among the various groups and strengthen early warning and responses.
Ashafa said the council would focus on working with youth, women groups and security agencies to promote violence-free elections in Yobe and other states in the country.
Gov Ibrahim Gaidam, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Abubakar Ali, assured that the state government would support the council to execute its agenda.
Gaidam appealed to the people of the state to discuss their differences honestly for a better understanding and attainment of peace.
He said it was unfortunate that many lives had been lost due to insurgency which had made the state government to spend over N10 billion on maintenance of security in the last three years. (NAN)
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