By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
For the people of Kaduna to enjoy everlasting peace and security, women must be included in the various peace initiatives and action plans. This is the position of a non Governmental organisation ,NGO), Equal Access International (Nigeria)
The NGO had made a public presentation of a local action plan (LAP) on the inclusion of women in issues of peace and security in accordance with the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325.
Speaking at the public presentation, the country director of Equal Access International,Dr Maji Peterx, said the three selected local government areas have suffered persistent security challenges over the years, ranging from ethno-religious conflicts, farmer/herder disputes and banditry.
The LAP which was launched for three Kaduna local government areas of Chikun, Kajuru and Jema’a is designed to serve as a guide for government, civil society organisations,community-based organisations,religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders engaged in peace, security and humanitarian efforts in the areas.
According to him, ” security is everybody’s business and women should not be excluded if we want to achieve an all encompassing solution to the challenges ii portends.
In her remarks, Barrister Rebecca Sako-John , Permanent Commissioner, Kaduna State Peace Commission lauded the organisation, Equal Access for the (LAP ) document underscored the significance of women inclusion.
Agwom Kufana emphasized the need for all hands to be on deck on the issue of safety and thanked Equal Access for the choice of Kajuru considering the insecurity experienced in the local government area.