Workers’ Day, Id el Fitr: IPCR urges prayer, sues for peace, stability

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to pray for peace and stability as Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating this year workers’ day and Id el Fitr.

The Apex peace organization has also asked Nigerians to pray especially in this period of electioneering for a peaceful conduct of 2023 general elections.

In a statement released in Abuja Sunday signed by the Institute’s media handler, Esther Ndukwe it noted that Director General of the Institute, Dr. Bakut Tswah Bakut said the Peace Research Agency which is also a think-tank of the Federal Government on peace and conflict resolution, with the mandate of promoting and building peace, noted that what the country needs at this point of our trying moment is uniting against the evil forces that are undermining our peaceful cohesion.

According to the statement, “This statement wishes to remind Nigerians that development is a product of peaceful co-existence, therefore, citizens should stand on the side of peace and remain law-abiding in the face of these challenges.

“As patriotic citizens who truly believe in the destiny of this country, we should rise up to the occasion to take up this civic responsibility in moving the nation forward.

“As the nation celebrates Id el Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan,  Nigerians should take a sober reflection, and connect their hearts to God in the spirit of the season for the restoration of our dear country” the statement read in part.

“The Institute wishes to further note that it is not unmindful of the security challenges facing the nation, but it is not insurmountable because President Buhari is already showing the political will to ending the security challenges.

“As Nigerians travel across the country to commemorate these festivities,  the security  agencies have guaranteed their  commitment in safeguarding the highways for the safety of commuters.

“The IPCR also uses the occasion to salute Nigerians for their patience and resilience in the face of difficulties. The Institute further salutes the courage and selfless service that the military, the police and other security agencies have demonstrated in restoring Nigeria on the dreams and vision of its forebearers.

“The Institute assures the gallant security forces of the IPCR’s continued support, and collaboration with them to always provide the soft approach to rid-off Nigeria’s current security challenges and restore it back on the path of sustainable peace and development.

“Nigerians are therefore enjoined to use the occasion of these celebrations to pray for peace and development in our country” the statement concluded.