The Restored Heart Foundation (RHF) has described
raising and nurturing young historians as a key ingredient in fostering a world
characterized by enduring peace.
The Executive Director of the RHF, Mr. Samuel Oluwatimilehin, said
this while giving his remarks during the organisation’s plenary session to
commemorate the 2024 International Day of Education held on Thursday. He added
that the discussions would serve as a catalyst for positive change, inspiring a
commitment to fostering young historians for a future of lasting peace.
The plenary session themed; “Educational Narrative: Nurturing
Young Historians for Lasting Peace,” was to foster a deep understanding of
history as a tool for building lasting peace in our societies.
According to a statement released by the organisation on Friday,
the event stands as a meaningful contribution to the broader dialogue on
education and its pivotal role in shaping a peaceful world.
“As young change-makers, we should accept the task of raising the
young historians who will become the architects of lasting peace. We can create
a future that powerfully embraces the sound of our past, leading us to unity,
understanding, and cohabitation,” the statement quoted Mr. Oluwatimil?hin as
saying.
The
plenary session which had speakers including; Raquel Daniel, Founder, Beyond
The Classroom Foundation; Muhktar Halilu, Secretary-General Follow The Money
International; Augustine Igweshi, Executive Director, Center for Peace Advocacy
and Sustainable Development (CEPASD); Philip Idoko, Program Officer, Education
as a Vaccine; and moderated by Vanessa Akpelan, Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning Officer, The RHF; engaged in insightful
discussions, exploring innovative approaches to education that empower young
minds to become historians.
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