Katsina communities pledge to sustain CDD peace initiatives

Community representatives from Danmusa District of Katsina State, Thursday, commended the Centre for Democracy and Development and its partners, Mercy Corps and International Organisations for Immigration for supporting peacebuilding initiatives, pledging to sustain Community Peace Committees established to promote lasting peace.

The community leaders gave the commendation while presenting an award of appreciation to the organisation in recognition of its contributions to addressing peace and security challenges in their communities.

Speaking on behalf of the communities, Mahadi Amiru, the CPC chairman in the area said the award was a demonstration of their gratitude for the support received from CDD and its partners.

Aminu said, “We are here today as representatives from Danmusa District, representing our various communities, to acknowledge the unwavering support that CDD and its partners have continued to give us in overcoming peace challenges in our communities.”

The community representatives assured the organisation that they would sustain the Community Peace Committee structures established in their communities to strengthen local peacebuilding efforts.

Aminu emphasised, “This award is a token of appreciation from our hearts, and we say thank you for what you have been doing for us. We are going to sustain the structures that you have already formed, which are the Community Peace Committees in our various communities.

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“We are going to work hand in hand to see that we have long-lasting peace in our communities for farmers and herders, women, men, youths, IDPs and people with special needs.”

On his part, the CDD North-West Programme Manager, Mr John Lazing Dash reaffirmed their commitment to supporting peacebuilding efforts in collaboration with the government and other stakeholders.

He said the CDD was determined to ensure that the peace structures established through the intervention remained functional and contributed to sustainable peace.

Dash also conveyed greetings from CDD to the community leaders and the local government chairman, while expressing appreciation for their continued engagement with their communities in the peace process.

“Sustaining the committees and strengthening cooperation among community members would be essential to consolidating peace and addressing local conflicts,” he noted.