By Abdulaziz Ibrahim Hassan
The Gombe State Government has announced its partnership with the Youth O’Clock Advancement Movement Association Nigeria to organise the maiden edition of the Gombe Peace Dialogue.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that the dialogue is an initiative aimed at promoting religious tolerance and strengthening peace across the state.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Colonel Abdullahi Bello (Rtd), made this known while receiving the leadership of the movement during an advocacy visit to his office in Gombe.
Bello emphasized that Gombe State has maintained its status as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, which has significantly contributed to its progress and development, assuring that the government remains fully committed to sustaining this peaceful atmosphere through strategic collaborations and proactive security measures.
He commended Youth O’Clock Nigeria for proposing the Gombe Peace Dialogue, describing it as a vital initiative that aligns with the government’s vision of enhancing security and youth development.
According to the Commissioner, “it is a source of pride to see young people from Gombe State actively engaging in progressive ideas and initiatives that focus on security, peacebuilding, and leadership development.”
He assured that the government would provide the necessary support to ensure the success of the movement’s programs.
Earlier in his remarks, the Gombe State Coordinator of Youth O’Clock Nigeria, Comrade Abdulazeez Sani Labaran, stated that the visit was aimed at officially briefing the ministry on the movement’s objectives, proposed Gombe Peace Dialogue as well as discussing potential areas of collaboration to ensure lasting peace and development in Gombe State.
He highlighted that Youth O’Clock Nigeria is a movement dedicated to youth empowerment and development through strategic interventions in peace and security, education, water sanitation and hygiene, and youth empowerment.
Labaran, who also serves as the Coordinator of the 36 State Coordinators, reiterated the movement’s commitment to working closely with the government and other key stakeholders to create a peaceful and progressive society.
Our correspondent reports that the members of the delegation include Assistant Coordinator for Gombe North, Suleiman Umar, Coordinator Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Habiba Isah Gaude, Conventional Media Representative, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Hassan and Social Media Representative, Mustapha Danyarwa
