In a nation where tensions often simmer beneath the surface, High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), offers a timely reminder: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved through understanding rooted in the right knowledge and skills.” This wisdom, inspired by Albert Einstein, points to a path often overlooked; one where peace is cultivated, not imposed; embraced, not enforced.
Dr. Otuaro’s vision for peace is rooted in empowerment, equipping leaders and communities with the tools to solve their own problems, lift themselves from poverty, and foster dignity and hope. His leadership in the Niger Delta, through reintegration and skills acquisition programs, exemplifies this approach.
We often forget that true peace begins in the mind, grows in the heart, and is sustained through fairness, opportunity, and mutual respect. It’s time for leaders to listen and for citizens to take ownership of peace, nurturing it in daily interactions.
Let’s heed this call and create a Nigeria where justice is the foundation, opportunity the catalyst, and peace the lasting outcome!
