(DDM) – The chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Warri South chapter, Comrade Destiny Tuoma Noritsegho, has declared that the 2025 International Day of Peace carries special significance for the people of Warri South Local Government Area.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Noritsegho made the statement on Sunday, September 21, urging young people across the oil-rich local government to embrace dialogue, unity, and tolerance in order to overcome recent communal tensions.
He said the global theme for this year’s observance, “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” should resonate deeply in Warri South, given its complex history of ethnic and religious diversity.
Warri South is widely known as a melting pot of the Itsekiri, Urhobo, and Ijaw ethnic nationalities, with each group playing a vital role in the area’s politics, commerce, and culture.
However, past disagreements have sometimes led to violent confrontations, forcing the Delta State government to constantly intervene with peacebuilding measures.
In his message, Noritsegho reminded Warri youths that peace is the only pathway to sustainable development and social progress.
He cautioned against hate speech, misinformation, and inflammatory social media posts that could inflame already delicate community relationships.
Instead, he urged young people to embrace diversity as strength, promote inclusivity, and become agents of reconciliation in their various neighborhoods.
He outlined three key steps to sustain peace in Warri South: embracing diversity, dialogue and reconciliation, and youth empowerment through skill-building and education.
According to him, empowering young people economically and academically will prevent them from being used as instruments of conflict by selfish actors.
Noritsegho also praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for setting up a peace committee that brings together representatives from the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo communities.
He said the governor’s initiative was timely, adding that it reflected a recognition that dialogue remains the best tool for managing differences in the area.
Community leaders and traditional rulers have repeatedly emphasized that without peace, the vast resources and strategic position of Warri South would not translate into real benefits for its residents.
Observers note that past crises in the region have disrupted oil production, worsened poverty, and created an image of instability that discourages investors.
Noritsegho’s message therefore serves as both a reminder and a rallying call for the youth to take ownership of peacebuilding efforts in order to secure a better future.
“As we mark this International Day of Peace, let us be ambassadors of peace in our homes, schools, and communities,” he declared.
“Let us build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come,” he added, calling on Warri South youths to live by the motto, “Build the youth, build the nation.”
The United Nations established the International Day of Peace in 1981 to strengthen global ideals of non-violence and ceasefire, with observances held every September 21.
This year’s commemoration is being marked across the world with renewed urgency, as global conflicts in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East continue to threaten stability.
For Warri South, the message of peace carries a particularly practical meaning, as the region remains a vital economic hub whose progress depends on lasting harmony among its people.
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