A consortium funded by the European Union (EU), comprising Plan International (PI), Save the Children International (SCI), and the Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI-DAG), has launched an initiative to establish peace clubs in Kano schools. This effort aims to instill knowledge of peace and foster a culture of harmony among students.
The Executive Director of DRDI-DAG, Dr. Mustapha Yahaya, disclosed this during a three-day training program for peace club facilitators and teachers from selected schools across the state. Represented by the Program Manager, Abdulbaki Muhammad, Dr. Yahaya emphasized that the initiative seeks to equip students with peace-building skills and inspire them to become peace ambassadors in their communities.
“The primary goal of establishing peace clubs is to impart peace knowledge to young children, nurturing their enthusiasm for contributing to peace-building efforts within our communities and becoming peace ambassadors,” Dr. Yahaya stated.
Aliyu Adamu, the lead facilitator, highlighted the program's focus on training mentors to establish and coordinate peace clubs, particularly at the Junior Secondary School (JSS) level. He noted that the initiative aims to promote tolerance, understanding, and unity among students from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
“This program will empower young individuals to become agents of change in their schools and communities. Through education and community engagement, we hope to create a more peaceful and prosperous Kano State,” Adamu added.
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