In statement, yesterday, Journalists for Democratic Rights (JODER) said the meeting, which also include representatives of Labour and the media, is to work out peace building and conflict prevention strategy. Signed by Adewale Adeoye, the document noted: “Elections in Nigeria are associated with conflict and civil society groups have important roles to play in peace building, the media in particular is key to setting agenda for prosperity before, during and after the elections.”
Youth leaders of ethnic, religious and community-based associations are to meet in Lagos before the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections to brainstorm.In statement, yesterday, Journalists for Democratic Rights said the meeting, which also include representatives of Labour and the media, is to work out peace building and conflict prevention strategy.
Joder said the one-day summit would develop a common framework for the youth leaders to mobilise their members against violence, ethnic and religious conflict.
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