NPC Assists In Mitigating Election Conflicts – Kukah Centre

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By Emmanuel Oloniruha/Angela Atabo

Kukah Centre, Abuja, on Thursday said the National Peace Committee (NPC) project has helped to mitigate election conflicts and enhanced democratic stability in Nigeria.

The Centre’s Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Atta Barkindo, made this known at the public presentation of the Independent Evaluation Report of the Project Support to the NPC, in Abuja.

According to Barkindo, the UkAid, Foreign Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) project, provided assistance to the NPC through The Kukah Centre, to foster peace and stability in Nigeria before, during, and after the 2023 elections.

He said the evaluation report provided an analysis of the project which aimed to reduce fake news, ensure peaceful elections, improve voter behaviour, and train citizens in conflict resolution.

He added that the report revealed that the initiative helped to promote issue-based campaigns, reduced tensions, and enhanced conflict resolution abilities.

Barkindo also…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria