#FORB: Advocacy visits to secondary schools in Jos
Young Muslims and Christians in Jos who came together for the Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) training organized by FLEP Nigeria visited six secondary schools, both public and private, reaching more than 800 students. The goal is to teach young people how to live peacefully with people from different faiths also helping to break religious stereotypes and promote peace, love, and unity. Through drama, talk shows, games, and sports activities, FORB participants who became facilitators shared strong messages like “Stronger Together,” “Peace is the Future,” “Justice and Opportunity for All,” “Faith Without Fear,” and “Respect, Forgive, Rebuild.”
The visits brought visible change in how students think and relate with others. Ahmed Miriam from Hanneef school shared that she now understands that people of different faiths can live together in peace and harmony. Rita Julius from Angwan Rogo Junior Secondary School said she learned that respecting each other’s religion is key to peaceful coexistence. The FLEP team also appeared on Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTV) to spread the message of unity to a wider audience. Each activity is a step toward building a peaceful Plateau society where everyone can move freely and prosper together.
This effort was made possible through the support of partners and sponsors, including @skandinaviska_barnmissionen , @childrensmissionafrica , @navigatorsnigeria , Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Plateau, National Human Rights Commission Plateau State, the Plateau State Ministry of Education, and Dialogue Reconciliation and Peace Centre (DREP Centre). Their support continues to strengthen the work of building a society where peace and prosperity can grow for all.
