This edition is engage the conduct, successes and areas of improvement for subsequent elections

As a continuum to last week’s discussion, building bridges again continues its focus on good governance with a view to probing the accountability index and orientation in Nigeria both at micro and macro level. Transparency is a key requirement of good governance. It’s a requirement in both micro and macro levels. This means that decisions taken and…

Transparency is a key requirement of good governance. It’s a requirement in both micro and macro levels. This means that decisions taken and their enforcement are done in a manner that follows rules and regulations. It also means that information is freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their e…

There is no gain saying that concept of social justice has been a matter of debate and over time Nigerians have come to terms that it is just a concept not a deliverable. The value of justice in Nigeria have been considered as an ideology not a practice hence, the reflection is mirrored at both local, state and national scale of administration. The…

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We had an open mic discussion on Building Bridges, we entertained opinions of teeming audience as a way of recording their yearnings if given the opportunity to lead. The wishful thinking opens up the lines for audience to state their possible actions based on hierarch (prioritizing public demands). “What two things will you do differently if you w…

Enjoy the exclusive conversation between TEKAN Peace Desk and Justice, Development and Peace Caritas on the topical issue of peace clubs in secondary schools tailored for sustainable peace in communities.

The security situation in Plateau State has deteriorated owing to the violent conflict which erupted in state capital in 2001. Since then, the losses of the state became be unquantified. We have resorted in counting lives as numbers not human then we lose its sacredness.as it stands the sacredness of lives is worth nothing as the news of people bei…

The security situation in Plateau State has deteriorated owing to the violent conflict which erupted in state capital in 2001. Since then, the losses of the state became be unquantified. We have resorted in counting lives as numbers not human then we lose its sacredness.as it stands the sacredness of lives is worth nothing as the news of people bei…

BB - Journey to Ending Incessant Attacks in Plateau State - 19th Jan. 2022

The youth population form major part of every society, contributing to the development and growth. While this remains true, it is al true that if not properly empowered with the right perspective, platform and opportunities, they may cause a major drawback to their communities. There is an alarming rate of unemployed young people in Nigeria. Most o…

Policies (or plans) are strategies carefully mapped out for implementation to achieve stated objectives. Usually, these policies/plans are situated within the ambits of existing or created piece of legislations. Like other climes, the current administration has its own economic and development plan. We shall be taking a look at the plan and what it…

The year 2021 has been an historic year in view of the various happenings within the year. There are various issues that stand out in the year which has been our major talking points and driven our advocacy on this platform within the year. On this edition of the programme, we shall be having a review of those major talking points as we assess the …

The ember months each year is filled with several challenges occasioned by increased human and economic activities. The rush is usually at its peak in December as the festive season sets in. This is underscored by increase in market activities, travels and rush to make ends meet. All these have a spiral effect on the security situation within the p…

In the last edition of Building Bridges, we discussed issues surrounding the ember months. We dwelt on peculiar issues of the season with local relevance to the well-being of the general public. Today, we shall further our discussion by focusing on the road traffic peculiarities of the yuletide season. This period (Christmas and new year celebratio…

The festive season is here again! The season is characterized by increased human activities across communities geared towards making the festivities memorable. Many people celebrate differently but it all hinges on local realities at play in communities. While all these activities are being planned, there’s need to harness various inspired initiati…

Peace is a collective effort of community members. It begins with every individual irrespective of social, economic, religious or tribal inclination. Peace can only last as decided by community stakeholders. As such, making the decision for peace requires a daily, deliberate and concerted determination of community dwellers. Peace can also be achie…

Peace is a collective effort of community members. It begins with every individual irrespective of social, economic, religious or tribal inclination. Peace can only last as decided by community stakeholders. As such, making the decision for peace requires a daily, deliberate and concerted determination of community dwellers. Peace can also be achie…

Peace is a collective effort of community members. It begins with every individual irrespective of social, economic, religious or tribal inclination. Peace can only last as decided by community stakeholders. As such, making the decision for peace requires a daily, deliberate and concerted determination of community dwellers. Peace can also be achie…

The face off in the Plateau State House Assembly is no longer news. However, while the fracas remains, several interest groups calls for restoration of order in the house. The honorable members are divided between Hon. Nuhu Ayuba Abok, yet others have pledge their allegiance to Hon. Yakubu Sanda. While the unfortunate standoff between the two facti…

It is often said that there is Ability in Dis-Ability! Needless to point out the fact that our humanity encompasses everyone irrespective of the situation that life presents. These challenges could sometimes pose serious trials to some. Yet others have successfully overcome these encounters through resilience and innovative means. While this remain…

September 15 is designated by the United Nations as international democracy day. The day enables member countries to evaluate existing democratic structures and dividend as well as the aspirations of citizens and global best practices. This is further anchored on SDGs 16; peace, justice and strong institutions. On this edition of Building bridges, …

The agitation and call for local security initiatives (State and community police) to better protect lives and property within communities has birthed different security outfits across the country. Such as the neighborhood watch, Vigilante and hybrid security operations in other parts of the country where local vigilantes have been working hand in …

The dynamics of security challenges bedeviling several regions, states and communities in Nigeria have had several untold negative impact on human and capital development of the country. Lives and property have been lost to this unfortunate attacks and other acts of criminality perpetuated by criminal under various guise. Available statistics from …

TEKAN Peace Desk - We are live on Building Bridges on JayFm Live with Dr. Prince Charles Dickson as we count the cost of communal crises on Jos and environs. (II) ♨What is your view on the economic and social setback on the state due to the periodic crisis and attacks? ♨What is the effect on education, development, and social cohesion? ♨How has the…

We are live on Building Bridges on JayFM 101.9 by 11 am - 11:45 am as we count the cost of communal crises on Jos and environs. What is your view on the economic and social setback on the state due to the periodic crisis and attacks? What is the effect on education, development, and social cohesion? How has the crisis affected you as a person and h…

The youth represent a significant segment of Nigeria’s population. The powers of the youth and access to major resources and platforms have been undermined in several ways. The international Youth day specifies a day where the needs, aspirations and contribution of the youth are critically assessed with a view to providing meaningful solutions and …

The attacks in Irigwe Land calls for concern from all well meaning Nigerians as they seem to be unabetting. Join us on our flagship Peace Advocacy program on #BuildingBridges on JayFm Live by 11am as we discuss events and efforts to ignite dialogue for peaceful coexistence in Irigwe Land. We shall be discussing with Key stakeholders from National A…

The beauty of democracy lies in a consistent and credible electoral process where the wishes and aspirations of the majority reigns. There are series of activities before the main elections which requires participation of citizens as much as the elections itself. Part of these activities include Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) to update the vo…

Political parties are the expression of political pluralism; they contribute to the formation and expression of the will of the people and are a fundamental instrument for political participation. Their creation and the exercise of their activities are free in so far as they respect the Constitution and the law. Their internal structure and operati…

Political parties are the expression of political pluralism; they contribute to the formation and expression of the will of the people and are a fundamental instrument for political participation. Their creation and the exercise of their activities are free in so far as they respect the Constitution and the law. Their internal structure and operati…

At has been on the line of discussion in and out that our electoral processes have to go through some re-digging and reformations and yes, our conversations has been about ELECTORAL REFORMS. We discussed this last week with Mr. Santos Ayuba and couldn’t come to a satiable stop so we have him again on this same topic. Sit back and listen. Remember t…

On this edition of Building Bridges we have Mr. Santus Ayuba Larap a public analysis to discuss with us on ELECTORAL REFORMS. Kindly listen attentively and do not forget to #getInvloved

Can you expect a good democracy or government without allowing people to air out their views and say what they want to say? Listen to the second part of the discussion tagged “Human Right – Right to freedom of speech and right to freedom of expression” with Mr. Godfrey Mathew #BuildingBridges #tekanPD #TPD…

On the 5th of June, 2021 the federal government of Nigeria banned the use of twitter in Nigeria. It has since been a trending issue as many citizens see the action as an infringement on their freedom of speech and expression. Others lament the lost the action will cause to their process of employment, business and many other activities hinged on tw…

After the Chibok schoolgirls abduction in 2014, the Federal Government launched the safer school’s initiative to better protect students in school. Despite this laudable achievement, several students have been kidnapped from schools ever since. Many have wondered why the problem persist and why would students be the prime targets. This heightened d…

Poverty has various dimensions and impact on development and our community. This affect the community in many ways among which include, increase in crime rate, insecurity, youth restiveness among numerous ills that bedevil communal unity and development. While the fact remains that a key part of government roles and responsibility in any context is…

Human Right as enshrined in the constitution stipulates the right of everyone to basics of existence as human. It is universal and must be respected by all for mutual coexistence. Human Rights stipulates the minimum standards for human behavior which are guaranteed by local and international laws. The international Bill of Rights outlines basic Hum…

Community advocates are those individuals that have an interest in the development and redevelopment of a community. The local community advocates are resident living in the community and are concerned about the welfare of the community. These individuals are not only concerned, they are active. As a matter of fact, some professionals call them com…

Globally women participation in community development has been generally less than encouraging despite their numerical strength. The importance of gender in community development has been a neglected issue. The situation has grown so worst that it has generated both national and international recognition. Women are at the center of development nexu…

On the last edition of the program, we had an engaging conversation where we identified various community structures that can help strengthen peace and security in communities. This is in view of current security challenges facing many communities. Among structures identified, Communication and local security networks stood out. These structures we…

Rising insecurity has been a very big challenge across communities especially in the Middle Belt Area of Nigeria. This problem has taken various dimensions ranging from insurgency, Banditry, Kidnapping, armed robbery among other prevalent acts of criminality within the region and country at large. Many communities / Villages have been ransacked and…

22nd March, the world water day is celebrated, the world water day celebrates water and raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of world water day 2021 is valuing water; the value water is a…

Nigeria has the highest prevalence of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the world; with between 400,000 and 800,000women living with the problem and about 20,000 new cases occurring annually, 90% of the cases go untreated. Vesico-vaginal fistula is a direct communication between the bladder and vagina resulting in leakage of urine into the vagina. Th…

Listen to the open mic session where we featured the opinions and thoughts of the general public on th concept of restructuring and its fundamentals. Listen and form your opinion. Join the conversation on our social media handles; www.Twitter.com/@TEKANPeaceDesk and www.Facebook.com/@TEKANPeaceDesk We will be glad to have you share your thoughts!…

Listen to the concluding part of the discussion on the essentials of Nation Building for Sustainable Peace and Development. We discussed with Dr. Prince Charles Dickson and Mr. Ret John Ret as guests. Happy listening!

Listen to the first part of the discussion on the essentials of Nation Building with Dr. Prince Charles Dickson as our guest. Enjoy the episode!

Environmental sanitation has become a prominent issue in Nigeria. Countless sanitation edicts have been promulgated by state governments. Many of these edicts have at least temporarily had considerable impact on the lives of citizens in the major cities. The state’s preoccupation with sanitation reached a peak in 1985 during the latter months of th…

Environmental issues boarders on poor hygiene and poor housing, urban dwellers in some cities of Nigeria are not left out. Most of the streets walk ways have been converted to domestic waste dump sites by the inhabitants of the area on a daily bases. The culture of proper waste disposal among the urban dwellers is far from expectations, even when g…

Open defecation, according to Wikipedia, is the human practice of defecating outside (in the open environment) rather than into a toilet. In carrying out this practice, people may make use of fields, bushes, forests, ditches, streets, canals, and perhaps, worse still, rivers, streams or other water sources. Nigeria is among the nations in the world…