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JDPMC 2024 Annual Report
This report reflects JDPMCs strategies and intervention in the year 2024 across all Programmes.
Osun Youths commend JDPMC for sustaining their interest in Agriculture through technical support
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.
‘IGBEAYE AWON OMODE’ is at it again!
Today is another interesting episode of your favourite weekly radio programme ‘IGBEAYE AWON OMODE’. A child’s right radio programme focuses on rights of every child and total well being in the society, Osun state and Nigeria as whole.
An astute Social Development worker as she will be doing Justice to the topic. Join the conversation at 5 pm today on rave 91.7fm as it promises to be thought-provoking.
JDPMC throws weight behind NAPTIP in tackling Human Trafficking
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
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.