A peace advocate and founder of Peace Dynamix, Peace and Development Initiative (PD, PDI), Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, has reiterated her resolve to create a more sustainable socio-political, economic, cultural and physical environment for Lagosians and Nigerians.
This, she said, will create the enabling environment for peace and development, using the youths as a driving force. She recently launched a community project, ‘Engaging FESTAC Youths in the Promotion of Peace and Development’, to drive peace and development among Nigerian youths for a greater tomorrow.
She said: “I love my people and my communities, and it is time for us to show our hidden sincerity and help each other so we can return hope and dignity back to our societies. Only you/me can make the difference.
“Today is a good day because the decision to hold this event was almost spontaneous. I have been residing in FESTAC Town, down the road from here since 1977 with my great parents, Alhaji Bashiru and Alhaja Aminat Animashaun. We know how our communities were structurally, culturally and socially. We all testify to how they are today.
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“Positive Dynamix, Peace and Development Initiative was created in 2015. The idea to create it was borne by me officially on September 9, 2015.”
Animashaun-Ajiboye emphasised that the vision is ‘simply to create a more egalitarian society, encourage girl-child education, promote peace, welfare and safety in the environment and among young people. Others are to educate the youths on dangers of drug abuse and promote moral and ethical values in the society, ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.
“It is also meant to equip the youths with simple employable skills for them to be job creators rather than job seekers, so they can also lead responsible lives.”
Owners of small businesses were also given grants to aid their businesses.