The inclusion of peace clubs in Nigerian schools will mitigate the radicalization and violent extremism in communities, the Resilience Programme Coordinator of ActionAid Nigeria, Anicetus Atakpu, has said.
He noted that it will go a long way in tackling security challenges, in the country, arising from violent extremism.
Speaking at a training for peace club facilitators for secondary schools in selected communities in the state, Atakpu said the training was designed to contribute to peace education activities.
He maintained that the students will be taught the importance of peace and human rights; psychosocial and emotional healing from pains that dehumanise students to withdraw and or avoid societal engagement and cultural impunity and in the long run, curb incessant crisis and violent extremism.
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According to him, “By learning about peace-building and their rights, students can promote inclusive engagement, and knowledge enhancement; protect their basic rights and will be better able to speak out about human rights abuses. These will in turn contribute to mitigating radicalization to violent extremism in Kaduna State through collaborative learning and constructive social change among students.”
Daily Trust Saturday reports that the participants drawn from different secondary schools across the 12 SARVE III project communities were taught conflict resolution tactics, peace-building, communication skills and understanding of diversity among others.
