End to VAWIP: Fresh FM, Rave FM others drum support for JDPMC

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As part of the effort to stamp out violence against women in politics thereby increasing their involvement and participation for more robust dividends of democracy and good governance in Osun state and Nigeria at large, the staff and entire management of the Fresh 104.9 FM, Rave 91.7 FM and Unique FM 103.1 under the leadership of the Akinkunmi Alabi, Femi Olanipekun and Jare Ayo Martins respectively have assured their support to the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ centre,(JDPMC) Osogbo in her cause to put an end to the violence against women in politics.

The group made the promise during the advocacy visits to their various stations by the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre team, Osogbo led by Head of Programme, JDPMC Festus Ojewumi.

Speaking on the reason behind the visits, the Head of Programme, JDPMC Festus Ojewumi explained that the visit was borne out of the recognition of the media’s influence on the society and their power of narrative change particularly in making a case for the women to be allowed to contribute their quota to Nigeria’s political context and good governance without their lives being threatened or violated especially in the 2022 Osun state Governorship election.

“Nigerian women deserve to be heard and seen in politics not all women are wayward, we still have rare assets among them who are more than able to turn things around in Nigeria’s sectors. There are provisions in the law that favour them, a perfect example is the Osun Prohibition Against Gender-Based Violence as embedded in Osun 2021 Violence against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, with your support we can push for its full-scale implementation through a lawfully aggressive campaign because we recognize your influence and power of narrative change”, he concluded.

In their separate remarks, the General Manager of Fresh Fm Akinkunmi Alabi, Rave Fm Femi Olanipekun and Unique Fm Jare Martins appreciated JDPMC’s courage and result-oriented efforts in changing lives and making society a peaceful one. They therefore expressed readiness to support JDPMC in ending violence against women in politics more importantly in this coming Osun Gubernatorial election so that their voice would also count for the benefit of all.

Osun Youths commend JDPMC for sustaining their interest in Agriculture through technical support

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Osun state Youths under the umbrella body of the Sustainable Farmers’ Association also known as ‘SUFA’ have commended the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre, (JDPMC) Osogbo for its laudable efforts towards ensuring the sustainability of Youths’ interest in Agricultural practice.

The youths gave the commendation during a 2-day Annual Youth Training organized by Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre as part of an attempt to reshape the perspective of youths in Osun state.

Speaking on behalf of other participants Abioye Veronica, Akinyemi Paul and Adegboye Peter noted that the lessons learned from the training have opened their horizons to the prospect in agriculture both in crops and livestock.

They promised to justify the purpose of the training by applying all the recommended practices taught in their various farms while commending JDPMC for enhancing the capacity and interest of the youths in agriculture.

In her remark, the Head of Department for Rural Development Programme of the JDPMC, Onaolapo Morenike said that the aim of the annual training was to sustain the interest of the youths in agriculture and reduce the level of dependency in Osun state.

She added that the organization would not deter in building the capacity of the Youths to the maximum potentials in the state for their better tomorrow.

World Food Day: “recourse to farming for a better economic revival” – JDPMC enjoins Govt

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A prominent and faith-based Non-Governmental Organization in Osun state which promotes action for justice and peace, holistic human development as well as participation in the transformation of the world also known as Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC) has charged the government at all levels in Nigeria to shift the course of focus to the agriculture as its mainstay rather oil.

The charge came to the fore in commemorating this year’s World Food Day by the General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev. Fr. Peter Akminkunmi.

Fr. Akinkunmi expressed his worry over the state of the nation’s economy due to the poor attention to the agricultural sector which ought to have been a mainstay of the country’s comparative advantage in the world market but it was sad that reverse was the case.

” It is worrisome that agricultural sector in Nigeria has not yet taken its rightful footing despite the media blitz from Government at all levels, the reality can be vividly seen in this year budget, for instance, this 2021 budget agriculture took less than 5% of the total budget of the year. This is not encouraging!

It is critical Governments pay attention to the details of this sector by finding the last solution to the challenges facing the sector by providing necessary technical supports such as standardized irrigation farming system as an alternative to inconsistent rainfall patterns, soft/interest-free loans and provision of well-circulated seedlings to the targeted beneficiaries (Farmers in dire need),” he stated.

He noted further that such intensifying efforts would not only help local productions and agro-processing but also revamp and make the economy of Nigeria more stronger.

“As Nigeria joins the rest of the globe to mark this World Food Day, I, therefore, beseech Nigerian Governments to take recourse to farm for a better economic revival for the interest of all especially, rural people who have nowhere to go,

However, I must appreciate all resilient rural farmers who stand out and firm at ensuring that there is food security in Nigeria through their regular local produce despite all odds,” he concluded.

Build first the bridge of education for your Girl Child-JDPMC enjoins parents

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The need to build a strong bridge of education that will measure up Nigerian-girl children to the technological advancement in their daily endeavour has been stressed.

This was made known in an International day of girl child’s message by the General Coordinator, Rev.Fr.Peter Akinkunmi of the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC), osogbo.

Speaking on this year theme: “Digital Generation” Fr. Akinkunmi noted that it is a great joy the world is now being driven by digitilization and technology which made every girl child to be involved in digitilization but beyond this, it is important to build a solid foundation of educational bridge upon which this realistic technology could stand.

“It is a good thing that girls are getting involved in technology, that is, now at the centre stage of digital world of limitless possibilities but It is also strongly believed that educating any girl child is key. Between every disadvantaged girl child and her goal, a bridge is needed to connect them for actualization,” he said.

He therefore advised parents to prioritise education for their girl children before any other factor in order to instill cultural software of excellence in them and better headstart among their equals particularly their male counterparts.

While congratulating all the girl children, adding that JDPMC would not desist from putting culture of gender balance into proper perspective in Osun state.

World Peace Day: Osun NSCDC promises peace without the power of riffle, salutes JDPMC for its peace-keeping mission

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There is an impression of a new dawn in terms of security and peace in Osun state as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command has reassured residents of the state of a Peaceful co-existence through the absence of the power of riffle.

Assistant Commandant of the NSCDC, Abere Oluwafemi made this known at a walk for Peace to Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC) in Osogbo, a prominent Non-Governmental Organization in the state as part of an effort to commemorate this year International Day of Peace.

According to the Assistant Commandant, using guns to achieve peace is not the best alternative means of conflict resolution for no peace gained through the power of riffle without bloodletting or shedding.

“But this is why we have chosen this special occasion to let people know that Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Osun state command, in particular, is committed to the Peace of the State without the power of riffle because we believe that enforcement of law-abiding spirit can still be achieved without guns,

We made JDPMC our first point of contact because we share common values and beliefs in the areas of maintenance and sustainability of peace in the society more importantly her support over the years. This occasion we believe can still strengthen our existing relationship”, He concluded.

Responding on behalf of the General Coordinator who was away for an official Assignment, the Assistant General Coordinator Rev. Fr. Stephen Okurumeh appreciated the NSCDC team led by Commandant Abere Oluwafemi for their thoughtfulness which he described as a highly-priced value which was never taken for granted. He therefore charged the team to do more by ensuring that the lost glory of Nigeria’s security is restored where people could sleep with both their eyes closed without fear while reiterating JDPMC’s commitment towards the peace-keeping mission for the benefits of all.

Women’ Equality Day: Avail yourselves of political office for a better Nigeria – JDPMC

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Women across the length and the breadth of Nigeria especially in Osun state have been charged to brace up and wake up to the current challenges bedeviling the Country ranging from insecurity, economic instability and other social crisis.

The General Coordinator of the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC), Osogbo Rev.Fr. Peter Akinkunmi stated this in his Women’s Equality Day’s message made available to the Newsmen in Osogbo.

Fr. Akinkunmi said that the women’s indifference across the country in the nation’s affairs has been a big minus to her socio-economic and political developments which would not be too good for her.

He noted further that the significant potentials of women in this contemporary world cannot be overemphasized particularly to Democracy and Good Governance and this is why women have to rise to the occasion by availing themselves of political offices for a better Nigeria.

While commending Nigerian women who have been standing out in their various chosen careers and fields like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and among many others. He enjoined other Nigerian women to take a cue from these women of substance.

“Non-participation of women in Nigeria’s political space, key policy-making and economic planning is a big minus to the nation’s good governance and her progress. I think it is high time Nigerian women braced up and harnessed their God-given potentials for the development of Nigeria as this is not the best time to play indifference at least for the sake of posterity.

He however used the medium to celebrate all the Nigerian women across the country as the world marks International Women’s Equality Day while expressing his optimism in a better Nigeria through women’s participation in politics and community development.

Osun commissioner harps on human capital development, calls for JDPMC’s support

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The Osun State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Prof. Olalekan Yinusa has stressed the need for Nigerians especially the Government at all levels and the Corporate Body to cultivate human capital development orientation.

Hon. Yinusa said that the fundamental key of progress and what guarantees sustainable development is human capital development as it is more everlasting and result-orientated.

According to him “the foundation of innovation and creativity which is key to production and value creation is a human being that comes from human knowledge. We are in the era of the Industrial revolution where the age of science and mass production and the rise of digital technology are at their peak priority must be given to this lofty approach for a better society,

of course, this has formed part of the reasons we are having an inclusive budget system where people can access, analyze and interpret Osun’s budget in Yoruba rather than Lingua franca alone. We cannot do it alone, Government needs more hands and people like Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre for collaboration and support”.

Earlier in his remark, the General Coordinator of JDPMC Rev.Fr. Peter Akinkunmi expressed the readiness of the organization to support the Government in creating a right-home environment towards the holistic development of humanity in Osun state.

Yes, you can but embrace good values and shun bad conducts-JDPMC urges youths

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the World today to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day, youths across the length and breadth of the country have been advised to imbibe the culture of good values that will promote good leadership and representation at all strata of Governments.

The General Coordinator of the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre Osogbo, Rev.Fr.Peter Akinkunmi gave this admonition in his World Youth Day’s Message.

Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration that says”Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health ”. Fr.Akinkunmi said that it is true that Nigerian youths have technological advantages to transform the fortune of every sector of this country for the better.

He however stressed further that to steer the affair of a country like Nigeria requires good values and moral conduct as that it has been a great missing link between the Government and the Governed.

while enjoining them to eschew every sharp and unhealthy practice more importantly vain glory that will not take them far but rather should ensure that they participate in the nation’s policy formulation where and when the need arises.

JDPMC osogbo on the news today

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NO fewer than 20 youths have been set up on their various vocations by the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre of the Catholic Diocese, Osogbo, State of Osun. JDPMC presented start-up tools to the youths on Tuesday, being the final day of the organization’s empowerment Programme.

Different tools were given to the youths, who were selected beneficiaries of the empowerment initiative, according to their areas of specialization. Among the tools given were laptops, baking ovens, sewing machines, make-up tools, et cetera.

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2023: Nigerian Women ready to jostle power with men, vow to secure more seats

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There is an impression that the journey to power in 2023 by Nigerian-political Men will no longer be a business as usual as Nigerian women particularly in Osun have braced up and prepared to jostle power with their male counterparts come 2023 General Elections.

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