On 20th September, 2024, the Plateau Peacebuilding Agency (PPBA) in collaboration with the West Africa Network of Peace (WANEP) convened a one-day engagement with women groups in Mangu Local Government Area. This event aimed to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2024 and recognize the vital role women play in promoting peace and stability within their communities.
Dr. Julie Sanda, the Director General of PPBA, commended the women for their tireless efforts, emphasizing that their contributions are crucial to achieving sustainable peace and development in Plateau State and Nigeria. She highlighted research indicating a strong correlation between peacebuilding and women’s involvement in leadership and decision-making processes.
Represented by Director Programmes, Nantip Joseph, Dr. Sanda urged the women to remain committed to peacebuilding, stressing that countries embracing women’s participation in governance have experienced greater development, social cohesion, and progress.
Technical Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Advisor of WANEP, Mr. Manji Mangrock, shared insights on communal efforts made by women in other communities. He disclosed that similar interventions have strengthened social cohesion in those areas.
Participants, including Harira Basambo, a Fulani community Peace Ambassador, and Linda Jumba, a member of Women Wing, Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), shared their experiences in promoting peace and conflict prevention initiatives.
The engagement underscored the importance of women’s roles in fostering a culture of peace. PPBA and WANEP reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women’s groups, promoting women’s representation in leadership, and strengthening collaboration with local communities.
This event was part of the Peace Action for Rapid Transformative Nigerian Early Response (PARTNER) Project implemented by a consortium of partners in nine states, including Plateau.
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