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| 2face and Archbishop Ben Kwashi |
As a build up to the upcoming 2face Foundation’s Million Voices for
Peace (MVP) launch in Abuja, 2face embarked on a sensitization trip to
Plateau State.
On arrival, the peace ambassador addressed the press at the Apurimac Centre, Jos where he briefed the press on the purpose of his visit which is primarily to promote peace and development. He also had dinner with the Archbishop Of Jos, Archbishop Ben Kwashi, later in the evening.
On arrival, the peace ambassador addressed the press at the Apurimac Centre, Jos where he briefed the press on the purpose of his visit which is primarily to promote peace and development. He also had dinner with the Archbishop Of Jos, Archbishop Ben Kwashi, later in the evening.
2face started the following day with a 6 a.m mass at the St Monica's
Catholic Church, Rantya before proceeding to the Apurimac
vocational/skills acquisition center where he interacted with the youths
and the physically challenged people there.
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| 2frace interacting with the physically challenged youths at the Apurimac vocational/skills acquisition cente |
Although the governor, Jonah Jang, was out of the country, 2face was well received by the Deputy Governor, Ignatius Longjam and other top government officials.
After intimating the government of his mission through his Foundation, the deputy governor offered some advice for the advancement of peace.
The youths in the warring community of Angwan Rukuba also had the privilege of meeting with the living legend who gave them useful talk on shunning violence, drug abuse and all vices. He also advised them to avoid being used by politicians during elections as the local government election will hold in December 2013.
2face climaxed the day with a visit to the Muslim community in the Central Mosque area where he also give short peace talk.
On his return to the hotel, he had a short chat with the press and members of civil societies present.
