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Thu Apr 29 2021
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA) has tasked members of the Inter-Religious Council (IRC) to bring their wealth of experience to bear to ensure lasting peace in the state.
The Director-General of the agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, made the call during the IRC inaugural meeting, held at Crest Hotel, Jos.
The director said the formation of IRC by Governor Lalong was part of the state government’s efforts to further sustain the peace being enjoyed in the state, adding that he was optimistic their contributions would help resolve any unrest in the state.
While appreciating the council members for accepting the responsibility, he urged them to ensure adequate contribution to peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims in the state.
Nigeria needs forgiveness, reconciliation to overcome cycle of violence – Lalong
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By Marie-Therese Nanlong
Bloodshed, destruction of property and cycle of violence in the country will not abate except Nigerians learn to forgive one another and foster peaceful coexistence in communities.
This was the view of Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, expressed on Sunday during an inter-denominational service at St. Louis Catholic Church, Jos to mark the State’s third Day of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
The Governor noted that although acts of criminality must be swiftly investigated and punished by Government and its relevant organs, the long-term ambition of every Nigerian who desires peace is to tow the path of forgiveness and reconciliation.
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Amaechi appeared on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics.
The Kano-Maradi (Niger Republic) rail line has been a subject of controversy.
The minister confirmed the project will cost $1.9bn.
He disclosed that the federal government will source the fund “from mostly Europe”.
Asked to explain how Nigeria will refund and the time frame, Amaechi said only the Ministry of Finance has the answers.
“The problem I have is that most Nigerians are not able to distinguish between Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Finance.
“That is the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance; when we’ll pay, what the terms are. That question can be directed to the Minister of Finance.
The Director General, Plateau Peace Building Agency, Joseph Lengmang, on Sunday, said forgiveness is a crucial ingredient for peace and peaceful coexistence in any society.
The DG said that even though issues that plunged some communities in the state into unrest were not completely resolved, there was need to forgive one another for peace to reign.
Lengmang disclosed this in Jos, the State Capital, in commemoration of Forgiveness Day in the state, which is celebrated February 7th.
DAILYPOST recalls that on February 7th 2019, Governor Simon Lalong inaugurated the ‘Garden of Forgiveness’ in Jos and declared the day as Day of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.