World Peace Day: Obasanjo Launches Story Book on Peace for Children
World Peace Day: Obasanjo
Launches Story Book on Peace for Children
As the world celebrate World Peace Day, former
President Olusegun Obasanjo today launched a children story book on peace
for the 2015 International Peace Day.
The story book which was written by the ex-president, is titled: 'Peace Story for Children' and was presented to the public at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The story book which was written by the ex-president, is titled: 'Peace Story for Children' and was presented to the public at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
While launching the 14-paged booklet, Obasanjo illustrated various cartoons displayed in the book.
The book launch was
attended by pupils from different secondary schools in the state. The former
said it had become imperative to sow the seeds of peace in the minds of
children whose minds were more receptive to ideas.
He added that doing this would ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country.
Obasanjo who is currently outside the country on peace missions to some other parts of the world was represented by the Director of OOPL Centre for Human Security, Prof. Peter Okebukola, noted that since the youths are the future leaders, imbibing the essence of peace at young age should be vigorously pursued.
The event also witnessed debate with the theme: 'Whose Responsibility is it to ensure peace? Is it the people or the government?’.
He added that doing this would ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country.
Obasanjo who is currently outside the country on peace missions to some other parts of the world was represented by the Director of OOPL Centre for Human Security, Prof. Peter Okebukola, noted that since the youths are the future leaders, imbibing the essence of peace at young age should be vigorously pursued.
The event also witnessed debate with the theme: 'Whose Responsibility is it to ensure peace? Is it the people or the government?’.
"Baba believes that the youths are going to be the leaders of tomorrow and so we should start planting the seed of peace in their hearts.
"We are conveying the peace story in a story book. Children love stories. This book is to tell the children how they can be part of peace-making process in their homes; peace makers with their friends, peace makers in their schools and the nation.
" Obasanjo is abroad now preaching peace. I'll say that Baba deserves the Nobel Peace Prize because over the last several decades he has been in the vanguard or has been part of groups that have been solving challenges; he has been part of efforts building bridges, building national unity and promoting peace," he said.
Speaking further on the International Day of Peace, Okebukola commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts at fostering peace in the country.
He enjoined all Nigerians to support the positive changes being brought about in the country by the Buhari administration.
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