A Non-Governmental Organization called the Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF) in collaboration with Nigerian in diaspora Monitoring Corp NidMeCorp has paid a reconciliatory visit to some of the troubled state in Nigeria following the civil unrest which engulfed during #EndSars Protests.
The organization met with stakeholders in Lagos State as it was the epic center of the outburst following the incident at the Lekki Toll Gate.
They also met with the entertainment industry, social media influencers and religious leaders across the country.
This visit was not only on reconciliatory but also in context of focusing views and opinion on how best to resolve the current situation and to create a lasting strategic relationship between the Government and citizens inclusive of the youths.
Founder, ACTDF Engr. Noah Dallaji Speaking to Newsmen said, “for the sake of our dear nation and collective wellbeing and to avoid further damage to lives and property, we, as an independent NGO, embarked on this physical visitation to the various affected places, interacted with our fellow citizens who are adversely affected by the crisis. We need to be better informed beyond the reported cases.
” This is basically a humanitarian endeavour and is in line with our founding vision, which will also help us to meet witnesses and hear from them, what they saw, experienced and conversed with available stakeholders to learn from them which we will share with the relevant authorities.
” we are persuaded to speak now as a public spirited organization to call for an end to further destructive actions by the youths.
”We urgently want them to embrace peace towards a true healing of the wounds and national reconciliation.
” As a non-governmental organization (NGO), the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF) is very much concerned about the spate and extent of the recent destructions with threats to national peace, cohesion and stability
” We are, therefore, speaking as genuine patriots with track record of service to humanity to urgently intervene as independent body routing for national reconciliation because we can no longer afford further negative actions threatening disintegration, chaos and breakdown of law and order in the country.”
Engr. Dallaji stated further that the situation as it is now transcends the call for action, implementation, monitoring team to make sure the deliverables and or promises are implemented.
”We reiterate that the voices of our youths have been heard loud and clear as President Muhammadu Buhari stated in his national address and we urge that a genuine healing and national reconciliation take position now without further delay.” added Engr Dallaji.
Speaking on the Initiative, the Mentoring Commandant of Nigerians in Diaspora Mentoring Corp, MC Alistair, said, ”we joined and contributed to this initiative as partners for development and want to see all stakeholders, law abiding and descent citizens of Nigeria keying into it. We only have Nigeria, bless with diverse resources and only us can salvage and make it peaceful for all, habitable and productive.” MC Alistair is also a former President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation NIDO Europe.
The meetings were judged successful due to the calibre of people met, a big learning curve and an outcome both sides should take into consideration as they meet to discuss further.
Other Civil Societies on the initiative includes IMAfrica and ME Foundation.
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