By Adeola Ogunlade
Over 75 children between the ages of 7 to 15 years, from different puplic schools within Agboyi Ketu community, in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), will on Friday, participate in a two-day programme organised by the Youth Advocate for Change (YAFC) to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP).
YAFC’s Team Lead, Mr. Adeola Ogunlade, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the seminar which ends on Saturday, aims to teach children and teenagers, the virtues of peace, social cohesion and how to build the culture of peace in their school, in the family and the larger community.
The seminar, he said, is in commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP), coming up on the 27th and 28th, September 2024. It will be holding at Christ Arrival School, Agboyi I, Agboyi-Ketu, Lagos.
Ogunlade said the International Day of Peace is a day set aside by the United Nation and dedicated to fortifying the principles of peace, highlighted by 24 hours of non-aggression and ceasefire.
He said: “Peace Day provides a powerful and inspiring opportunity to engage children and youths in diverse activities related to peace, unity and making a positive difference in their world. Meaningful involvement can help set a tone of respect and unity from the beginning of the academic year”.
He noted that the participating students will be encouraged and inspired to explore various creative ways to take part in Peace Day, contributing to building a culture of peace in their schools and communities.
“Activities will include discussions, painting, writing, singing, reading, and other forms of expression to explore the concept of peace in its many facets. The children will make their presentations around the various activities and the painting created by the children around sustaining peace within the community will be pasted in a public space approved by the community with their full participation and engagement”, he said.
Ogunlade further said that we have over the years, committed to inclusive education and sustainable livelihood for all.