Group Train journalists From Kano, Kaduna on Countering Extremism in Both States 

By Abdullahi Kano

Journalists from Kano and Kaduna States  have received a two-day Media Masterclass on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in both States.

The training themed: Strengthening Media Capacity as a Catalyst for Social Cohesion was organised by ActionAid, Global Peace Development and Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative.

A Communique which was jointly E-signed by the Communique Committee, comprising of AbdulRaheem Aodu, Bashir Bello and Nonye Juliet Ekwenugo was issued to TIME EXPRESS at the end of the Training ,said ” There is a need for a cohesive society where people willingly work and cooperate despite their differences in culture and belief as well as treat all cultures, races, sexual orientations and genders equitably in order to eradicate fractures and connects everyone to resolve conflicts.”

“Conflict is different interests competing at the same time. Conflict is part of life, but violent conflict is unacceptable to the society. There are direct violence (war, riots) and indirect violence (poverty, hunger, discrimination)”

“Media reports need to be accurate, impartial, fair, objective and responsible not to cause violent conflict”

“Journalists must stop labelling, profiling and using stereotypes and must apply the survival-centred approach in reports. Engage in developmental journalism to raise solutions alongside challenges”