Itodo also promised to convey their request of inclusion into government programmes to the governor for appropriate action
The Benue State commissioner for Women Affairs and Social development, Ann Itodo, has lauded efforts of Peace Corps of Nigeria Benue State Command towards ensuring peaceful coexistence among various communities, organisations and groups in the state.
Speaking as guest of honor while declaring open an executive retreat for principal officers of the corps, Itodo, described the retreat as apt and commended the organizers for putting together the programme.
The commissioner represented by the Divisional Social Welfare officer for Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Faith Ibya, expressed optimism that the 3-day event would equip as well as prepare officers of the corps with adequate administrative and technical skills as they await for the eventual passage of the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill, which is before the National Assembly and subsequent assent of the president.
She assured the Peace Corps of Nigeria that government was aware of their efforts towards maintaining peace among different communities, institutions and organizations in the state, promising that as a ministry saddled with similar responsibilities, her administration would continue to partner with the Peace Corps where necessary to ensure a cordial working relationship between the corps and government.
Itodo also promised to convey their request of inclusion into government programmes to the governor for appropriate action.
In a welcome remark, Benue State Commandant of the Peace Corps, John Mbakpenev, commended efforts of the commissioner in repositioning activities at the ministry to meet national needs and aspirations of the people especially as it affects the over 120 million youths in the country including those in Benue.
The state commandant who said the retreat would provide vital opportunity for corps office holders to be exposed to policy making, command and control in regimental setting, discipline, orderliness and ethics amongst other programmes.