By: Valentine Adese (JP),
Women in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State seem have to taken the peace initiative in the Local Government (LG) into their hands, as they unveiled and launched the “Bassa Women for Peace and Unity Association” today, the 19th of March, 2022, at the popular Prestige Event Center in the LGA.
In attendance during the unveiling were, Maj. Gen. O. O. Oshinowo (Rtd), the Amb. Of Peace in Bassa LGA, who is the Guest of Honour, the Plateau State Commission of Police, CP Oyeka, (ably represented), the Chairman of Bassa LGA, Engr. Stephen Ingmala, and several Royal Fathers, among other distinguished dignitaries.
While welcoming the women to the occasion, the Guest of Honour, Maj. Gen. O. O. Oshinowo (Rtd) said he loves women because of their peaceful nature and that, since they have decided to push the peace initiative, “Peace has come to stay”.
In her welcoming address, the Founder and Chairlady of the Association, (Bassa Women for Peace and Unity Association), Mrs. Rashida Usman Yahaya, explained that the association was formed for the purpose of peace because, “Peace initially is life and without peace, the three major aspects of life cannot be done, which are Education, Business and Religion”.
Mrs. Rashida added that, “these three cannot be achieved, if there is no peace or freedom in the environment that we live in. this is why it is of utmost important to me to unite all the women in Bassa LGA, to come out and contribute their quarter towards bringing lasting peace in our society, by enlightening them to come together and promote peace and unity and also to say n to evil acts like kidnapping, rape, ritual and all other acts that will disorganize the peace and unity of our people, regardless of their ethnic background, educational level or religion, and also to unite and support our men to create a peaceful living environment for all of us”.
The high points of the event was the traditional dance and the launching proper of the Association’s T-shirts and caps.
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