Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, Commander, of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), and General Officer Commanding the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, has advised Plateau women to promote peaceful co-existence in their communities.
A statement by Capt. James Oya, OPSH media officer, said on Sunday in Jos that Ali gave the counsel at a peace advocacy meeting organized by Bassa Women for Peace and Unity Initiative.
Represented by Brig.-Gen. Amos Egbejule, the Chief of Staff in OPSH, Ali commended the group for seeking peace, urging women to be peace ambassadors at all levels.
He advised mothers to instill the virtues of peace, tolerance, and love in their children and husbands, pointing out that women play vital roles in the growth of every society.
The statement quoted Ali as assuring residents of Plateau and environs that OPSH would continue to use both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to promote lasting peace in Plateau.
The Commander dedicated the award given to him by the group to officers and men of OPSH.
“This award will spur us to be relentless and more committed to discharging our duties,” he said