Ahead of the International Peace Day 2024, civil society organisations, government agencies, and peace practitioners in Jos, Plateau state, came together for a Walk for Peace organised by the Plateau Peace Practitioners Network (PPPN) in collaboration with the Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA).

The event took place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in line with the global theme, “Cultivating the Culture of Peace.” It commenced at the Old Airport Junction and concluded at the Secretariat Junction. The procession saw a great turnout, with participants wearing their organisational branded T-shirts. Cultural displays from different ethnic groups were also exhibited.

The event was attended by the Director-General of the Plateau Peace Building Agency, Dr Julie Sanda, and her counterpart, the president of the PPPN, Mr Nanmak D. Bali, alongside representatives from civil society organisations, including the International Center for Peace, Charities, and Human Development (INTERCEP).

INTERCEP participated in the walk as part of its ongoing commitment to building a peaceful and just society. This participation emphasises our belief that without peace, fundamental human rights, good governance, and efforts to reduce poverty cannot be realised.

Following the walk, PPPN announced the unveiling of the Plateau Peace Practitioners Journal on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Government House. The journal will document the network’s activities and progress in promoting peace within the state, as well as the challenges and successes encountered in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts.