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Compassion, Mediation Skill Make A Great Leader- DG, IPCR
Compassion, Mediation Skill Make A Great Leader- DG, IPCR
By: Michael Mike
The Director General, Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu has said compassion and good mediation skill are important to making a great leader.
Ochogwu gave the verdict on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the Strategic Legislative Course on Negotiation and Mediation with Taraba State House of Assembly by the National Peace Academy of the IPCR.
He said a compassionate leader would see things from the angle of his subjects and would be able to carry them along in all his decisions and programme which would subsequently limit crisis and whenever there is crisis a leader with mediation skill would be able to sit down and find a way out.
On the course which had in attendance 25 lawmakers from Taraba State House of Assembly, the DG said it was the first of its kind to help equip lawmakers with skills, knowledge and capacities in leading Nigerians towards a more peaceful country.
He noted “The legislative branch of government derives their power directly from the people and the leaders need the right skills, knowledge and capacity to further engage with the people.
“The strategic skills are what we provided for the lawmakers today.”
Ochogwu, while stating that violence has been prevalent in the country, noted that the ugly trend needed to be reversed, stressing that this must start from an individual, community and the society as well.
He said: “We hope that the partnership with the Taraba State government and other organisations will continue so that we can change the narrative from issues around violence to peace alongside the renewed hope agenda of the current administration to continue to ensure that we dominate the space with the issues of peace.
“The issue of peace is not what one person or institution can do. We are looking towards a partnership with the Taraba government to make a difference.”
The DG therefore advised the participating lawmakers to practicalise what have been taught in their constituencies.
He said: “We owe ourselves that responsibility to transform our society. It is not about the president or the governors. It is about what we do in our small spaces to make changes happen.
“Please, take home the training that you have gotten from here. Improve your constituencies with right legislation and discover a change in Taraba state.”
Speaking at the event, the Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. John Bonzena assured that a Peace Committee would be set up in the assembly to resolve issues.
Bonzena noted that: “No one needs to be told about the importance of undergoing such training particularly looking at the way the society is going. Maintaining peace in our society is very important.
“We will make our course practical when we go back to our state. We will have a peace committee in the state house of Assembly and they will be given a free mandate of making peace where necessary.”
Compassion, Mediation Skill Make A Great Leader- DG, IPCR
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.
According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.
The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.
“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.
The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
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