Peace Commission trains Journalists on early warning response system

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Kaduna State Peace Commission in collaboration with the United Nations Development Project has trained over 40 Journalists and media practitioners on Conflict Early Warning Early Response System (CEWERS) and conflict sensitive reporting.
The Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Saleh Momale during the training on Monday in Kaduna called on the people of the State to utilize the Early Warning Response System for peaceful coexistence in the State.
“We are optimistic that the utilization of Early Warning signs will help to manage all threats to peaceful coexistence in Kaduna State.
“We are creating additional awareness. We want to see a very friendly environment and a working relationship with the media so that we will have more negative sensitive reporting”.
Momale therefore urged Kaduna Journalists to douse tension using their reportage, saying that their aim is to strengthen peace and unity in the State.
The Zonal Director, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Kaduna zone, Mallam Jamilu Yahaya Jega who spoke on Conflict Resolution, Workings, Letters and Spirits of Nigerian Broadcasting Code, urged media practitioners to be careful of what goes out to the public.
Jega also urged Journalists not to engage in partisanship, “use your various platforms to preach peace and harmony”, he said.
Earlier, the Permanent Commissioner at Peace Commission, Rebecca Sako-John appealed to newsmen to report in the way that will resolve issues in the State.