Petrol tanker fires on Nigerian highways represent an ongoing national tragedy, characterized by significant loss of life, environmental damage, and economic setback. In this article I will explore the critical role public relations can play in addressing this pervasive issue. Through strategic communication, collaborative efforts, and community engagement, public relations can transform public awareness, influence policy changes, and ultimately reduce the frequency and impact of these devastating incidents. Nigeria’s road network is a lifeline for its economy, facilitating the movement of goods and people. However, the recurrent…
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TOWARDS COMMUNITY BASED PEACE-BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NASARAWA STATE By Mukhtar Wakeel
Nasarawa State, in the North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria, was created on 1st October, 1996 with Lafia, a fast urbanizing town along the Northern Benue Valley as its State Capital . The state has an area of 27, 117 square kilometers, an estimated population of 3.1 million with thirteen Local Government Areas and Sixteen Development Areas. It shares a boundary with the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This proximity to Nigeria’s fast growing capital has steadily guaranteed a fast- moving market for various agricultural crops and products from the State and…