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NOA Urge Plateau Residents to Bridge Divides for Lasting Peace
In response to the insurgent violence in Plateau State, a heartfelt plea has been extended to the citizens, urging them to prioritize the state’s well-being over ethnic divisions.
This call to action was voiced by Mrs. Kaneng Tabitha Pam-Hworo, the Plateau State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), while hosting members of the recently formed Plateau Peace Media Network (PPMN) on Wednesday, August 30th.
Mrs. Kaneng Tabitha Pam-Hworo highlighted the compelling relevance of the PPMN’s establishment, recognizing the vital role it plays. She expressed the agency’s readiness to collaborate with the network in advancing peace and elevating Plateau’s standing as a bastion of tranquility.
Mrs. Pam-Hworo emphasized, “Collaborative peace is essential for every individual in the state irrespective of origin or religion. So we are ready to collaborate with your Network. Also, collaboration between the NOA and PPMN will bring more awareness to the activities the NOA is doing at the grassroots in building peace.”
She added, “We also need to involve capable individuals who have resources and a voice that can amplify peaceful coexistence. It is high time residents of Plateau take deliberate effort and be patriotic about the growing violence in the state, putting aside all ethnic and political affiliations.”
John Azi Mamman, Deputy Director of the NOA, stressed the importance of acting upon early warning signals to prevent potential crises and violence within the state. He highlighted that occurrences like kidnappings across various local government areas often foreshadow subsequent attacks.
Matthew Tegha, the Coordinator of the Plateau Peace Media Network (PPMN), led the team during their visit, which was oriented toward forging collaborations that have the potential to ignite peacebuilding efforts and foster transformative positive change and unity across Plateau state.
Tegha acknowledged that this visit marked the first step of engagement between PPMN and NOA, and it served a dual purpose: to garner support and collaboration for future network initiatives and to establish effective channels for information dissemination, early warnings, and responsive actions.
Tegha expressed, “Today, we seek not only to share our vision and initiatives as the Plateau Peace Media Network, but also to explore opportunities for collaboration. By synergizing our respective expertise and resources, we can create a stronger foundation for a peaceful Plateau State, and by extension, a more united Nigeria. Your insights and guidance are invaluable to us as we navigate the path of peacebuilding through responsible media engagement. Together, we can inspire positive change, foster understanding, and promote peace for the generations to come.”
Additionally, Peter Akpah, of Source News 24, further advocated for media orientation sessions. He highlighted the challenges faced by media practitioners in accurately reporting attacks within the state without inadvertently damaging the state’s image, particularly in the eyes of the international community.
Among the distinguished members of PPMN present during the visit were Coordinator Matthew Tegha, Mrs. Zainab Babaji, Joseph Adudu, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Peter Akpa, Gambo Dusu, Olabisi Victoria, and Solomon Inusa. This assembly of dedicated individuals seeks to foster positive change and harmonious coexistence through their responsible media engagement.
Rivers United FC have confirmed that members of the club’s contingent were involved in a road traffic accident while traveling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United.
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Sports247 reports that according to a statement released by the club on Thursday, the incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp en route to the crucial cup fixture.
While the accident caused understandable concern among supporters and stakeholders, the club confirmed that there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries. Some players and officials sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
The club stated that all affected individuals are in stable condition and are being closely monitored by the team’s medical personnel.
In its official communication, Rivers United emphasized that the safety, health, and welfare of players and officials remain the club’s highest priority. Management is continuing to assess the situation while ensuring that everyone involved receives the necessary care and support.
The incident comes as Rivers United prepare for an important Federation Cup encounter, with the club now expected to review its travel and match arrangements in light of the accident.
The club also expressed gratitude to supporters, partners, and members of the football community for their prayers, concern, and messages of support following news of the incident.
Further information regarding the team’s travel plans and the status of the Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United is expected to be communicated by the club in due course.
The development serves as a reminder of the challenges often faced by football teams traveling across the country for domestic competitions. Fortunately, the absence of serious injuries means the focus can now shift toward the recovery of those affected and preparations for upcoming fixtures.
For now, the Rivers United family will be relieved that what could have been a far more tragic incident ended without loss of life, with players and officials expected to recover fully from the minor injuries sustained.
The thoughts of the Nigerian football community remain with Rivers United as the club navigates this difficult moment and looks ahead to its Federation Cup campaign.
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