They said this would be part of their collective effort at
spreading the message of peace in the minds of Nigerians,
especially the youths on the need to leave in peace.
The group, operating under the aegis of Voice of Change
Foundation of Nigeria (VCFN), an NGO, the celebrities
comprise people like Emeka Ike, Genevieve Nnaji, Coach
Stephen Keshi, Celestine Babayaro and Omotola Ekehinde.
A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by the
group National Public Relations Officer, Mr Steph Nora-
Okere, said that this became necessary due to the present
challenges and threat to peaceful coexistence.
The statement said that the programme, which would
commence before the end of the year would cover the six
geopolitical zones, preaching the message of peace and the
need to leave together.
"We decided to come together to preach the gospel of peace
as it has become more necessary now than ever before.
"Every great country has passed through its moment of
political, economic and religious tensions and had survived.
"The troubles our Nigeria is going through now with ethnic
violence, militancy, the unrest in the North and the threat of
disintegration, requires that things be quickly put in their right
perspective.
"As celebrities and stakeholders, we have a lot to contribute to
the peace building effort of government at all levels.
"This movement is not aligned to any party or individuals but
we are committed to bringing our talents and leverage to help
the country through this difficult moment.''
The statement said that the group would deploy the abundance
of talents in the areas of sports and the entertainment industry
for the good of the country.
Via: NAN
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