The Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has organized an inter-primary school debate competition in Sanga local government area of Southern Kaduna in Kaduna state.
While speaking at the event, the commander Operation SAFE HAVEN and General Officer Commanding the 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Ali said a value-oriented educational system must be pursued in the interest of young students aiming for a bright future.
In a statement released by the Media Information officer, Captain Oya James said that the COAS was represented by the Chief of Staff Operation SAFE HAVEN, Brigadier General Amos Egbejule.
The event according to him was significant as it dealt with leaders of tomorrow, additionally, it brings young children together irrespective of their cultural and religious diversity.
He reiterated that the competition will help in encouraging the pupils to crave knowledge that will lead them to greater places in the nearest future.
He then advised stakeholders and participants to contribute their quota in laying the foundation for a conflict-free society devoid of bitterness and hate towards one another.
“I called on all the stakeholders and participants to contribute their quota in laying the foundation for a conflict-free society devoid of bitterness and hate towards one another”
“Security of lives and property must be prioritized to achieve peaceful co-existence among the communities”. He added.
Major Muhammad Galadima, the commander Forward Operation Base (FOB) Sanga while delivering his welcome address said that the inter-primary school debate competition was one amongst many non-kinetic approaches to conflict resolution and maintenance of peace in the OPSH Joint Operation Area.
“The competition was organized to demonstrate the need to lay a solid foundation for peace and tolerance to thrive, thereby capturing the youth’s minds while they are still young”. He mentioned.