US Country Director says, youths hold key to peace building, social cohesion
By Agency Report Prof Chris Kwaja, the Country Director, United States Institute of Peace (USIP) says youths hold key to peace building and social cohesion in any country. Kwaja said this in Nsukka on Friday in a remark virtually during a workshop organised by USIP and Security, Violence and Conflict Research Group (SVCRG) of University of Nigeria Nsukka In collaboration with the Department of Political Science of UNN for youths in South East. With the theme "The Role of Youths in Peace building and Social Cohesion in South East Nigeria". Kwaja said that youths in South East hold the key to peace-building and social cohesion, not just because of their numbers but because of their energy, creativity and determination. "As a demographic force, the youths have the potential to reshape the society, it is essential we encourage them to channel this potential energy and creativity towards unity, peace, and progress. "Youths share common aspirations. It is only through