The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is committed to supporting conflict states across Nigeria in training men and women with peace building skills specific to mediation and dialogue.
Interim USIP Country Director Nigeria, Dr Chris Kwaja during an interview at the network of Nigerian facilitators workshop said, so far, the participants have been able to support the communities to come together to work and collaborate towards a peaceful society.
According to him, some of the communities now value the importance of living together as people in harmony.
He further explained that USIP works with both government and non-government actors in ensuring a peaceful world.
He stated that USIP also supports local level actors who involve in mediation and dialogue and support governmental institutions that are committed to working for peace.
“We are involved in the government space because where you have a government that is committed to a peaceful society, people will be able to benefit from the dividends of democracy which has to do with rule of law, participation of citizens, diversity, equity and inclusion,” he said.
According to him, the first responsibility of every government in a society is that the leadership must be committed to management of diversities.
Also, Director General of Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr Joseph Ochogwu said Nigerians should expect innovative and creative approach to peace resolution.
“We are engaging with both state and non state actors at the top and at the bottom for us to achieve what we need to achieve. We are ready to engage with the new approach,” he said.