As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Peace, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
The command said it had mediated in 38 disputes in the nation’s capital this year alone.
Led by FCT commandant, Dr. Olusola Olusola Odumosuu, the corps commemorated the day with a symbolic peace walk through major parts of the capital city, beginning at the command headquarters in Wuse Zone 5 through Sky Memorial, Wuse Market, Berger Roundabout, and back, spreading messages of peace, tolerance and non-violence.
At the event, Odumosu emphasised that the corps is focused on security and protection of national assets and is deeply invested in preventing conflict before it escalates.
Odumosu, in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSC Monica Ojobi, said, “Peace has alluded us for too long as a nation. We must begin to imbibe peace, appreciate our unity in diversity, and prioritise mediation over confrontation.”
Highlighting the importance of this year’s theme, “Act Now For A Peaceful World, ” Odumosu said it serves as a timely reminder that peace must be pursued through deliberate action and collective will.
“Peace is more than the absence of violence. It is the presence of justice, dialogue, respect for human dignity, and tolerance,” he added.
The commandant disclosed that from January to September 2025, the Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit of the FCT Command, bolstered by four certified mediators, handled and successfully resolved 38 cases, ranging from land disputes and family disagreements to contract breaches, farmers-herders’ conflicts, and inter-communal clashes.
“Our Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) platforms are active across the six Area Councils. We are ready to assist communities in resolving disputes before they become violent. Through this proactive approach, we are building peace in FCT,” he stated.
The commandant called on residents to embrace non-violence, seek mediation channels, and support the NSCDC’s efforts in fostering sustainable peace. He stressed that peace is a shared responsibility and must be intentionally pursued by all.
