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The Nigeria's extractive sector has contributed immensely to the economic development and the gross domestic product (GDP) of Nigeria for over five decades. All over Nigeria, in different geographical zones, states and local communities in Nigeria abound one or more valuable natural resources and solid minerals, some fully untapped. These rich natural resources has been the economic mainstay of Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings for now. Extractive industries include mining and mineral sectors, natural gas and oil exploration, petroleum refineries, dredging and quarrying for construction resources such as sand, stone and gravel and other natural materials that are obtained by excavation, drilling, boring, or other methods. Nigeria is world's 12th largest producer of oil and the largest in Africa. It also holds the largest natural gas reserves on the continent. The oil and gas sector plays a significant role in the Nigeria's economy, contributing about 65% of government

     BRIEF PERSONAL PROFILE OF ENOBONG EKWERE - SOCIAL ACTIVIST/ DEVELOPMENT EXPERT IN NIGERIA. Comrade Enobong Ekwere is a social influencer, blogger, vlogger, environmental/ human rights activist, peace practitioner, grassroot social mobilizer, SDGs advocate and a global citizen. Enobong Ekwere also have vast knowledge and professional expertise in copy writing, content creation, online and offline media campaigning. He is the program manager of children and young people living for peace (CYPLP), an organic, volunteer of experts, youth focused and a think-tank non-governmental organization based in Kaduna state, Nigeria. A Higher National Diploma (HND) graduate of Public Administration (Upper Credit) from the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Enobong Ekwere holds a proficiency certificate in management from the Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (NIM) Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a graduate member of the institute (Associate member in view). He works with young

    BRIEF PERSONAL PROFILE OF ENOBONG EKWERE - SOCIAL ACTIVIST/ DEVELOPMENT EXPERT IN NIGERIA. Comrade Enobong Ekwere is a social influencer, blogger, vlogger, human rights activist, peace practitioner, grassroot social mobilizer, SDGs advocate and a global citizen. Enobong Ekwere also have vast knowledge and professional expertise in copy writing, content creation, online and offline media campaigning. He is the program manager of children and young people living for peace (CYPLP), an organic, volunteer of experts, youth focused and a think-tank non-governmental organization based in Kaduna state, Nigeria. A Higher National Diploma (HND) graduate of Public Administration (Upper Credit) from the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Enobong Ekwere holds a proficiency certificate in management from the Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (NIM) Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a graduate member of the institute (Associate member in view). He works with young people in local

  INTERFAITH/ INTER-ETHNIC CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE MEETING. 2023. On the 14th of February, 2023, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) organize an inter-faith/ inter-ethnic constructive dialogue meeting in Kaduna State, Nigeria on the theme: "The role of clerics, community leaders, youths and women leaders for violence free election in Nigeria. The dialogue meeting was an interactive session where participants bare their minds and ask pertinent questions bordering on election violence in Nigeria, and rub minds together and brainstorm to proffer useful and sustainable solutions for violence free election exercise in Nigeria.    PRESENTATION BY ONE OF THE WORKSHOP FACILITATORS. THE CROSS SECTIONS OF THE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS.        QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION.                        BREAK OUT SESSIONS. GROUP PRESENTATION BY GROUP LEADS. GROUP (A) LEADER. GROUP (B) LEADER.                        GROUP PHOTOGRAPH.               THE PROGRAMME BANNER. THE " KNOTTED GUN&