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 newsmen in Lagos
during the week 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
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.
The singer said he would mentor
the winners, assist them in
sourcing funds and add his
financial donation for them to
continue with the peace projects
in their communities.
Idibia said the judges would
assess applicants, based on
impact of their projects,
innovativeness and sustainability
overtime.
According to him, the winners
will be announced during the UN
Peace Day event scheduled for
September 21.
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