LAGOS GOVT COMMENDS RESIDENTS FOR PROMOTING PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE
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The Lagos State Government has expressed gratitude to the people of the state for creating a peaceful environment that has allowed for the effective completion of numerous projects aimed at improving people’s quality of life.
The administration emphasized how much its capacity to carry out important projects—particularly in the fields of social welfare, healthcare, and infrastructure development—has been improved by the peaceful coexistence of citizens.
On the eve of the 2024 International Day of Peace, the State Government reiterated its commitment to promoting a culture of peace and settling disputes by mutual understanding and communication.
Speaking on Monday at a gathering held at the Citizens’ Mediation Centre, Alausa to commemorate the occasion observed on September 21st worldwide, Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, emphasized the government’s dedication to fostering a peaceful atmosphere where conflicts are resolved.
Mr. Pedro, accompanied by Mrs. Kehinde Taiwo, Director of Commercial Law, Ministry of Justice, stressed the Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Center’s (CMC) critical role in fostering peace throughout the state. The Center has continuously offered individuals in conflict invaluable support, and it has evolved into a model for resolving conflicts throughout Lagos State.
The Attorney-General praised CMC in particular for its efforts to mediate conflicts ranging from family conflicts to landlord-tenant disputes, which have further strengthened the notion that understanding and cooperation may prevail over conflict.
“The impact of the CMC’s work cannot be overstated”, the Attorney-General noted, adding that the centre has become a beacon of hope for many residents, particularly those from indigent backgrounds who seek peaceful resolutions rather than adversarial legal actions.
The Lagos State Government is planning to open additional mediation centers in Imota, Ketu, and Surulere in response to the growing demand for easily accessible mediation services. The objective of this expansion is to increase the accessibility of mediation services for all state inhabitants, irrespective of their background. The Attorney General emphasized this program as a component of the government’s larger effort to build a fair and just society where communication and peace are valued.
According to Mrs. Biola Oseni, Director of the Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC), the topic “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” represents local and international initiatives to advance justice, equity, and respect for one another.
Mrs. Oseni praised the UN’s continuous efforts to promote peace on a global scale, pointing out that the organization has played a significant role in regional stabilization and sustainable development through its peacekeeping operations and conflict resolution programs.
Since its founding, the Center has mediated and settled over 400,000 cases, she revealed. She stated that these instances, which vary from landlord-tenant conflicts to family issues and financial claims, demonstrate the CMC’s dedication to promoting a just and peaceful society at the local level.
“Peace is not just about the absence of war or conflict”, Mrs. Oseni said, “It is also about creating a society where individuals can coexist in harmony, trust that justice will prevail, and resolve their differences through dialogue”.
The International Day of Peace, according to Elsie Gyekyewaa Attafuah, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, is a day to remind everyone of their shared responsibility to advance peace and security in the globe.
A culture of peace in the community would be facilitated, according to Gyekyewaa, by funding sustainable development initiatives that deal with the underlying causes of instability and eliminate obstacles to peaceful cohabitation and cohesiveness.
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