A Nigerian Pop Star, 2face Idibia, is
introducing the “2face Peace Awards” to
promote peace and support young Nigerians
involved in peace projects in their
communities.
Idibia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
on Tuesday in Lagos that six winners would be
selected for the awards.
According to him, the six categories are
Women-led Peace Building, Youth Peace
Building, and Peace building in the
environment (for those having conflicts over
resources).
Others award categories are Projects on urban
violence and community peace building, the
use of technology or Social Media for peace
building and Mediation directed at reducing
violence against women and girls.
The pop star said that N1million would be
presented to each winner, along with
opportunities to attend key global peace
summits and exchange programmes in 2014.
Idibia said that almost a quarter of the world
lived in areas affected by military or civil
conflicts.
He, however, noted that there were young
people who were busy building bridges across
communities.
“These young people are mostly unnoticed but
you will find them working hard in various
places, educating people and helping to
manage conflicts and promoting peace.
“They have become community leaders in
peace building, reconciliation and post -
conflict reconstruction, thereby establishing
themselves as the next generation of leaders.
“As we march towards Nigeria’s centenary
celebrations in 2014, more than anything else,
we choose to celebrate these young unsung
heroes, who are active in their communities,
promoting peace.
“We want to celebrate them through the ‘2face
Peace Awards’’, ‘’ Idibia told NAN.
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