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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JDPMC throws weight behind NAPTIP in tackling Human Trafficking

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There is an impression that the menace of Human Trafficking will soon become a thing of the past in Osun state as Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC) and National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP) Osun state command have found a common ground to fight endemic to finish.

This ray of hope came in during an Advocacy visit by the National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP) to the Office of Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre, Osogbo.

Speaking, the Zonal Commander of the NAPTIP, Osun Command, Suaad Mustapha noted that the purpose of the visit was to cement the existing relationship between the two parties so as to rebuild uncommon strength that could level the mountain of Human Trafficking in Osun having identified that there is strength in unity.

“The primary essence of this visit today is to strengthen the existing relationship between us in the past and make the best out of it. Yours is a reputable organization, which by records and standards could in the area of useful interventions be of great help to stamp out the malady in the state and create a fresh start for the viticms of  Human Trafficking. We will be grateful in any capacity your organization can be useful in serving humanity,” he concluded.

In his remark, the General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev.Fr.Peter Akinkunmi assured the National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP), Osun Command of necessary support in combating the menace of Human Trafficking in Osun state.

He said that the faith-based, Non-for-profit and Non-Governmental Organization would not deter in giving hands to every person or body whose agenda and mandate are aligned with the JDPMC in order to ensure a better society and holistic human development.

“Since the Vision of the JDPMC is to build human capital and defend their dignity in order to be responsible to themselves and their various communities, we will not deter in giving hands to every person or body whose agenda and mandate are aligned with the JDPMC in order to ensure a better society and holistic human development. Society can be better in an atmosphere where there is a unity of purpose and synergy so, you can be rest assured that JDPMC will give you the necessary support to combat the menace of Human Trafficking in Osun state,” he stressed.

 

 

 

Girl Child Day: Jdpmc vows just & equitable society for every Girl Child

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The Justice and Development and Peace Makers’ Centre, Osogbo has reiterated its commitment towards peace, just and equitable society for every Girl Child in the state.

General Coordinator of the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC), Rev.Fr.Peter Akinkunmi made this known in his message to commemorate the annual International Girl Child’s Day through the Head of Integrated Human Development Department, Mrs. Juliet Akande.

“We have seen and still seeing the challenges of being a girl child in our communities; from being not wanted because of male child preference to being subjected to Female Genital Mutilation, to defilement/ sexual abuse by pedophilic men, to absenteeism in school if she ever gets to go to school, to early drop-out to support the household earning, to being child household head in the unfortunate incidence of maternal mortality, to unhygienic menstrual management, to early child marriage or betrothal especially after being used as collateral for the loan, to teenage pregnancy resulting from rape and many more sufferable situations”, he stressed.

He therefore assured the Nigerian Girl Children especially in the Osun state not to give up or lose hope as the JPDMC would continually champion their cause in any imbalanced or unjust situation for they were not alone.

“Our hopes are raised when we see women who crossed the hurdles to become great, and the number of girls we have defended and catered for, we will not relent in clamoring for a Just, Peace and Equitable society of our dreams, meanwhile, more girls can run to us for safety, justice and holistic support for we will not be tired”, he affirmed.