Peace is not just a word to be celebrated once a year — it is a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of everyone.
The Women for Positive Peace Building Initiative (WOPPI), alongside the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA), Plateau Peace Practitioners Network (PPPN) and other peacebuilding stakeholders, joined a peaceful walk in Jos to commemorate the International Day of Peace.
From the Old Airport through Plateau Hospital to the State Secretariat, participants carried a common message: peace must become a daily commitment.
Speaking at the event, PPBA Director-General, Dr. Julie Sanda, acknowledged the painful experiences Plateau has faced but emphasised the resilience of its people and their determination to rebuild.
WOPPI Executive Director and Pioneer, Hajiya Lantana Bako Abdullahi, also called for peacebuilding to become part of everyday life, stressing that building peaceful communities is not the responsibility of government and security agencies alone.
“We have had our own share of challenges, but it doesn’t define who we are as a people.”
WOPPI remains committed to advancing women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding, strengthening community resilience and creating spaces for dialogue, inclusion and peaceful coexistence.
With the support of UK International Development (FCDO), Tetra Tech International Development and the SPRING Programme, WOPPI continues to work with communities and peace actors towards a safer, more inclusive and peaceful Plateau State.
Peace is everyone’s responsibility. Let us live it, promote it and build it — every day.
