The Nasarawa State Government says it is strengthening ties with the Colombian Government on peacebuilding to help prevent violent extremism in the state.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule stated this while hosting a Colombian delegation and officials of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital.
The visit was part of a field mission aimed at sharing experience in reintegration, reconciliation and the inclusion of women in peacebuilding efforts across the state.
Receiving the delegation, Sule said Nasarawa was aware of the challenges Colombia had faced in the past and commended the country for overcoming them.
He said Nasarawa stood to benefit from Colombia’s experience and urged the visiting team to share lessons that would deepen peace efforts across the state.
Sule directed relevant ministries, departments and agencies to take part in a two-day workshop to cascade the knowledge gained, in line with a train-the-trainer
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