Non-governmental organisation (NGO), International Women Peace Group (IWPG), has deplored violence against women, inter-religious killings and terrorism.
A Nigerian representative, Mrs Oyekemi Olaloku, said attacks on women should not be encouraged as love and tolerance for one another will promote peace and togetherness for all.
She said this at the outreach programme of the group held to sensitise residents of Agbado railway crossing in Ogun State.The event gathered over a hundred participants who reside in the community. Olaloku said IWPG is an international NGO that takes up the responsibility of gathering women and youths all over countries of the world including Nigeria to advocate peace as she implored the women present to work for peace, learn to make peace and be messengers of peace to their children, husband’s and community at large.
She also encouraged women to join the movement for the cessation of conflicts and war and embrace inter religious peace. She emphatically pleaded to the northern Muslim women present to promote IWPG’s message and educate their children about the need for peace as it is the building block for growth and development.
She said: “Citizens need to learn to cherish, care, love, protect one another despite our diversities and irrespective of our tribe, culture, religious belief or status”.
A resident, Mrs Adebola Olawale, appreciated the group for its gesture in promoting peace in the community, affirming that it is a welcome development for groups to advocate for peace.