FESTIVAL: Taraba Peace Festival Targets Youths in Campaign Against Violence.

By Our Correspondent, June 26, 2026

 More than 20 public and private secondary schools across Taraba State on Thursday participated in the maiden edition of the Taraba Peace Festival, an initiative aimed at promoting peace, unity, and tolerance among young people.

The festival, organized by Munga Breed Climate Action Foundation Taraba in collaboration with Youth of Nigeria Against Violence, was held in Jalingo and attracted students, security agencies, women groups, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Speaking at the event, the organizers said the festival was conceived to instill the values of peaceful coexistence in the younger generation and discourage involvement in violence, kidnapping, and hate speech.

They noted that Taraba State, with its more than 80 ethnic groups and diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, remains a symbol of Nigeria's diversity, making peacebuilding a critical priority for sustainable development.

According to the organizers, the initiative was inspired by the peace-building efforts of the Governor of Taraba State, , and seeks to strengthen social cohesion among youths through education and dialogue.

Participants were encouraged to embrace love, tolerance, unity, and mutual respect as tools for nation-building while rejecting actions capable of threatening peace and stability.

A key message that resonated throughout the festival was the call on young people to reject violence, kidnapping, and hate speech and instead become ambassadors of peace within their schools and communities.

The organizers expressed optimism that the lessons learned during the festival would help nurture a new generation of peace advocates committed to fostering harmony in Taraba State and Nigeria at large.

They also commended individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the event, stressing that collective efforts remain essential in building a peaceful and prosperous society.

Speaking at the end of the event, the organizers reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining peace-building initiatives aimed at empowering young Nigerians to become agents of positive change.