The Peace and Conflict Resolution Institute (IPCR) has presented an ambitious plan to train a million Nigerian young people in the basic conflict management as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
The General Director of the Institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, made this announcement while organizing executive members of the Nigeria Diplomatic Association (Decan) on a courtesy visit.
He described the next training as a significant milestone, saying: “This year, the Institute turns 25, and to commemorate this, my bold vision is to equip a million Nigerian young people with fundamental conflict management skills.
“The training will be digital and completely free: participants only need Internet access to log in, complete the courses, approve evaluations and receive certification.”
According to him, this initiative is aligned with the renewed agenda of hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who addresses key national concerns such as inclusion, security and foreign policy under frame 4D.
It also aims to improve the understanding of government policies related to conflict resolution between Nigerian young people.
Highlighting the crucial role of the media in conflict resolution, Dr. Eighty emphasized: “The media are fundamental to our work. If you want to promote change in any society, the role of the media is indispensable. “
For his part, the president of Dican, Mr. Idehai Frederick, expressed the interest of his association in associating with the Institute.
He emphasized the broad representation of Dican, stating: “We are a network of more than 60 journalists who cover the Nigeria diplomatic panorama, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies and the broader diplomatic community.
Our members go through printed, electronic, online and wire services, ensuring the balanced and professional coverage of international affairs. “
Frederick also stressed the discipline and professionalism that define diplomatic correspondents, adding: “Diplomacy requires decorum and experience, and as journalists, we defend these values ​​in our reports and commitments.”
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