Monday 3 June 2013

Peace Returns to the Plateau

The busy Bauchi Road in Jos now calm

A group of youths in pose for the camera after a discussion in Jos


Peace Returns to the Plateau

Plateau state is enjoying is enjoying a long period without a major incident of violent conflict. Life is gradually returning to normal and business is picking up. A recent visit to the state by interim Chairman of C4PS, Jamil Ango has confirmed this state of Affairs. The interim chairman who was in the Jos in respect of ongoing situation assessment of conflicts in northern Nigeria states that “Jos is looking as beautiful as ever, the weather is good, there are no more signs of destruction on the streets and people are going about their businesses as usual”

Some of the people Jamil spoke with agreed that peace has returned and hope that violence never occurs again. According to Sani Sule of the Justice Development and Peace “the challenge now is to rehabilitate the youths who seem to have imbibed a culture of violence, crime and drug abuse”

But for youths of Bauchi road Motor Park, their immediate needs are; “jobs, support to pursue education and good leadership through justice to all”  

All the same the people and government of plateau are committed to one goal- Peace!

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