By Daniel Kateng, Jos
A group, Equal Access International has trained women in Plateau state on security surveillance in rural communities and reporting early warning for early response for a peaceful general election in 2023.
Deputy Director, Equal Access International, Gad Shamaki disclosed this on Wednesday during a training programme for women tagged,
“Securing Nigerian Communities”, held in Jos, Plateau State.
He noted that the women were carefully selected from Jos South, Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas where violent killings has persisted over the years.
He said the training was to equip them with the requisite knowledge, to deepen peace among their people as the nation move into an election year.
Shamaki explained that the knowledge gained from the training over the years has prepared the women to safeguard their communities which resulted in the current peace in the state.
“This is to increase the presence of civilians, particularly women in safeguarding their communities, working together with critical stakeholders to ensure peace, tranquility and justice.
“We have trained several group of women from Jos South, Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas and I am happy that alot of them are supporting the early warning system in their communities.
“Alot of them are now part of civilian security in their communities and are mentoring and training other women which has resulted in a big circle of peace advocate.
“We will establish Community Accountability Forum where women, security agencies, traditional rulers and politicians would have opportunity to meet every month to discuss security issues in their communities and proffer solution ahead of the election”.
He explained that the participants were carefully selected from each of the volatile communities of local Jos South, Riyom and Barkin-Ladi local government.
