By now we are all aware of the killings taking place in #SouthernKaduna. However beyond this is a real humanitarian crisis that’s brewing. Many families have lost their bread winners
Women and children are the most vulnerable groups in such situations and need a lot of support. This goes beyond just food and clothing- we must think of the post traumatic experience - people seeing their loved ones hacked to death- kids seeing corpses of their parents etc
Children both Muslims and Christians losing their homes (which are burnt down in many cases), dropping out of school or simply malnourished! This is the other side of the #SouthernKaduna crises.
Consequently, we will be seeking the help of well meaning Nigerians as we rebuild some of these communities and rehabilitate these internally displaced women and youth over the next few months and years. This is why we urge the Fed &state government to take urgent steps
To quell the violence - because aside from the trauma of losing loved ones, disrupted families, socially displaced persons and widespread poverty are also a by product of the unrest. We must come together as one at this time.
Regardless of religion, tribe or sex - we are first human beings - all the other considerations were foisted on us by nature or nurture. May God guide us as we fight for peace , justice and equity. We will be unveiling an initiative towards raising resources for the above. Thanks
