A LOUD CALL TO PEACE & YOUTH ADVOCATES

Why You Should Attend Taking All Men Brother Outreach 2018nil

Open to both Male and Female Participants

Violence in Nigeria in its various forms has evolved over the decades; from use of traditional weapons, charms and hamlets, violence in Nigeria has taken sophisticated dimension.

Political, electoral, religious, ethnic/tribal, cultism and other forms of violence are dominant in the Nigerian society, at varying degrees. Each region in Nigeria has its peculiar form of violence; in northern Nigeria, religious violence and extremist attacks is peculiar, in the South-South, militancy is popular and like extremist attacks in northern Nigeria, it has received global attention among others.

Major Causes

Poor Economy and Unemployment: The escalating state of violence in Nigeria has been incessantly linked to poor economy and high level of youth unemployment. Nigeria’s economy has been marred by corruption and thorough mismanagement of public funds. This has led to widespread of unemployment, frustration and restiveness among the youths which makes them susceptible to violence.

Religious/Ethic Sentiments: Nigerians are overwhelmingly obsessed about religious and ethnic identities; sadly, religious and ethnic identities play more important roles in election, appointments, employment and admission into public institutions in Nigeria. The thick cloud of religious and ethnic sentiments has given birth to violence; this has brought global attention and scrutiny to Nigerian. Religious and ethnic sentiments have triggered major violence in Nigeria.

In line with previous events, Taking All Men Brother will Engage Youths in dialogue and also a discussion panel and there will be an opens  house discussion where everyone can weigh in with their contributions and questions.

The event will also feature dance groups, poem presentation

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund will be at the event among other empowerment  organizations

Furthermore, there will be a one hour networking session for members of the panels and empowerment organizations to connect with the attendees


 themes for the outreach are:
i. Nigeria: A nation in need of healing
ii. Who is your neighbor? How do we impact positively in each other’s lives?

Date:March 17th (Saturday)

Venue: lagos Centre, 46 Ibijoke Street, off Kudirat Abiola Way (Oluyole Bus Stop), Oregun.

Time: 9am

Item7  will be served

Bus will be Available at Akoka, Yabatech and Lasu (Ojo) to Convey participants to and fro.

Contact Mobilization Officer via Whatsapp 07084763184 to join the bus mobilization whatsapp group. *DM to join the group*

You can also visit http://takingallmenbrother.org To know more about the organization