Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia has launched a peace initiative by means of his new award programme tagged '2Face Peace Awards'.
6 million naira was awarded which is geared toward selling peace and supporting younger Nigerians concerned in peace tasks of their communities.
In an official press assertion, Mr Idibia claims the award will choose 6 winners within the following classes:
1. Women-led Peace Building
2. Youth Peace Building
three. Peace Building within the setting
four. Projects on city violence and neighborhood peace constructing
5. the usage of expertise or Social Media for peace constructing and;
6. Mediation directed at lowering violence towards ladies and ladies.
N1million money award can be offered to every winner.
They could have the chance to attend key international peace summits and change programmes in 2014.
2Face will mentor the winners and likewise help them in sourcing for funds.
2Face said that just about 1 / 4 of the world lived in areas affected by navy or civil conflicts. He, nonetheless, famous that there have been younger individuals who have been busy constructing bridges throughout communities.
"These younger persons are principally unnoticed however you will see them working laborious in varied locations, educating folks and serving to to handle conflicts and selling peace."
"They have develop into neighborhood leaders in peace constructing, reconciliation and publish -conflict reconstruction, thereby establishing themselves as the following era of leaders."
"As we march in direction of Nigeria’s centenary celebrations in 2014, greater than anything, we select to rejoice these younger unsung heroes, who're energetic of their communities, selling peace."
"We need to rejoice them by means of the 2Face Peace Awards," 2Face Idibia instructed .