NSRP Receives Civic Responsibility Award for its Peace Efforts

Director General of the National Orientation Agency; Mr Mike Omeri, Centre; SA to the President on Youth; Jude Imagwe, Right: NSRP Programme Manager; Dr Ukoha

Information reaching Newswatch Times has it that the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) has been conferred a Civic Responsibility Recognition Award for its works and efforts at promoting peaceful conducts during the 2015 general elections.

It was also gathered that, at an elaborate event held at the main bowl of the National Stadium Abuja, the National Orientation Agency recognized NSRP for its contributions to the peaceful conduct of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria.

According to a statement made available to Newswatch Times, there was palpable anxiety and fear leading up to the 2015 general elections. “Certain international and local institutions, notably the US government, predicted a likely breakup of the entity called Nigeria, in 2015. The campaigns were high pitched, involving hate speeches and dangerous statements and conducts.

“NSRP engaged and supported critical state actors and institutions especially those working on peace and security to deepen the message of peace and prevent a recurrence of the episodes of violence witness after the 2011 general elections.

“It is in recognition of these efforts and many of its other works, that NOA deemed it fit to recognize NSRP. In a statement issued by the Director General of NOA, ‘National Orientation Agency is honouring key institutions and individuals who played decisive roles in working towards the peaceful elections outcome that we are enjoying presently. I have been directed to inform you that you have been selected to receive the NOA Civic Responsibility Recognition Award in this regard’.

“Other individual and institutional recipients include; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr. Kofi Annan, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, The European Union Delegation, the African Union and Defence Headquarters among others,” the statement revealed.

It further stated that the award is further evidence to NSRP’s growing impact on the peace and conflict architecture in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme is a DFID funded, British Council managed initiative aimed at helping Nigerians better manage conflict and ensure the reduction in cases of violent conflict,.