The Kwara State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has sensitised some traditional rulers in Ilorin on peace and conflict resolution. The programme was organised by the Peace and Conflicts Resolution Unit of the command, at a Town-Hall meeting in Ilorin.
State Commandant of the Corps Makinde Ayinla appealed to the Baloguns, Mogajis, Alaguas and other traditional heads to always make use of peaceful resolution means to resolve any dispute that might arise on land matters in their respective areas.
Ayinla, who was represented by Head of Unit of Peace and Conflicts Resolution Adeoye Fatai decried growing number of land related issues and matters which the unit was handling. He also told the forum that the issue of government taking over landed properties of families and individuals are for the development of the town.
On his part, Chairman of Alangua/Mogaji Forum Zulukarnaini AbdulRahman expressed gratitude for the programme and assured that the forum and entire people of the town would work together with the unit.
Some Mogajis and Alanguas also appreciated the organisers of the programme and pledged their support for Civil Defence.
