By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Kalthum Foundation for Peace (KFP) and partners, have evolved strategies to foster enhanced youth involvement in counter-insurgency and counter violent extremism efforts in the North East.
The foundation is leading conversations in collaboration with Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno (NECSOB) and Borno Youth Parliament (BYP).
This is contained in a statement by the Founder/CEO of KFP, Amb. Ummu-Kalthum Rabiu, Executive Director, NECSOB, Bulama Abiso and Speaker of BYP, Abubakar Usman, on Wednesday in Abuja.
They said the conversation was designed to address the pressing issues surrounding violent extremism, promote effective conflict resolution strategies, and foster a culture of peace within their communities.
According to the statement, the one-day gathering would be dedicated to engaging a diverse array of stakeholders, with a particular focus on students and young individuals.
“This critical event is scheduled to take place on June 28 at the University of Maiduguri to provide an inspiring setting for open dialogue and collaboration among participants,” they said.
The group said the gathering of political, traditional and military leaders at the event would further emphasise their collective efforts to combat the challenges posed by violent extremism.
They added that the participation would enrich the discussions and provide a comprehensive perspective on those critical issues.
According to them, the one-day summit is set to attract over 1,000 students from Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States.
“The event aims to enhance the efforts of these students in the areas of community engagement and peacebuilding, particularly through the framework of the COIN (Counter-Insurgency) strategy.
“This gathering presents an opportunity for participants to discuss and develop collaborative approaches to address regional challenges, fostering a spirit of cooperation and understanding among the youth.
“The anticipated attendance underscores the importance of youth involvement in peace initiatives and highlights the potential for constructive dialogue in promoting stability in the region.
“This event promises to be a pivotal moment for youth engagement and collaborative action toward building a safer, more peaceful future for all,” they added. (NAN)
