Peace Corps commander calls for concerted efforts to tackle insecurity

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The Nasarawa State Command of the Peace Corps of Nigeria has called for concerted efforts by government and stakeholders in tackling the nation’s security

Speaking to newsmen in Lafia, the state capital, on Thursday, Chief Bala Joshua, Corps Commandant in the state, noted that the call was part of the commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace.

He explained, “The International Peace Day was set aside by the UN for the entire global community to observe and celebrate the culture of peace and the practice of non-violence.” Joshua further explained that the platform of the UN International Day of Peace has provided the needed opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date as means for man to live a happy and fulfilled life.

He added that the Peace Corps offers a credible platform for its members to work with government at all levels, educational institutions, youth-based organisations, civil society and community-based organisations and international development partners, sharing similar objectives with the corps.

 

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