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 said
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