Peace Advocates Celebrate Yari’s Leadership in Protecting Vulnerable Communities

The International Peace Advocacy Forum (IPAF) has commended Senator Abdul Aziz Yari for what it describes as his sustained and impactful leadership in promoting peace, unity, and religious tolerance across Northern Nigeria.

In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Haruna, the forum praised the former Zamfara State Governor for consistently engaging leaders and members of both Christian and Muslim communities, noting that his bridge-building efforts have helped foster trust and reduce religious tension in several crisis-prone areas.

According to the group, Senator Yari’s ongoing outreach to churches, families displaced by violence, victims of banditry, and survivors of insurgency attacks reflects his deep compassion and steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of Nigerians irrespective of religious or ethnic background.

“As a former governor and now a serving senator, Senator Yari has demonstrated courage and empathy in standing with vulnerable communities during moments of heightened insecurity. His efforts to support and protect Christian populations in particular have been commendable and worthy of national recognition,” the statement read.

IPAF noted that Yari’s interventions have, over the years, played a stabilizing role in several affected communities by encouraging dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence—an approach the group described as critical in a region grappling with worsening security challenges.

The forum urged political, religious, and community leaders across Nigeria to emulate Senator Yari’s inclusive and community-centered approach to leadership, saying such a model is essential for strengthening national solidarity and preventing further division.

IPAF also reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with stakeholders at all levels to advance peace-building initiatives and deepen social harmony across the country.