Mr Benjamin Dimongso Kafari, Executive Director of Aid for Socio-Economic and Rural Development (ASERD-GHANA), an NGO, has been sworn in as a Member of the North East Regional Peace Council (NERPC) under the National Peace Council.
His appointment was in accordance with the National Peace Council Act, 2011 (Act 818), which mandates the Council to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts, and to build sustainable peace across the country.
Mr Kafari, a development practitioner with experience in northern Ghana, has distinguished himself through initiatives that promote social cohesion, strengthen local peace structures, and support vulnerable groups, particularly women and the youth.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale after taking the oath of office, Mr Kafari expressed gratitude to the Government and the National Peace Council for the confidence reposed in him.
He said “I am honoured to serve as a Council Member of the North East Regional Peace Council. As an Alternative Dispute Resolution practitioner, I will contribute my expertise to advance peacebuilding initiatives, support mediation efforts, and promote conflict resolution mechanisms that foster harmony and national unity.”
He noted that his years of engagement in grassroots peace interventions through ASERD-GHANA had equipped him with practical knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the Council’s mandate.
Mr Kafari pledged to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including traditional authorities, civil society organisations, and security agencies, to ensure early warning and timely response to potential conflicts in the region.
The Regional Peace Councils, established under the National Peace Council, play a critical role in promoting dialogue, mediation, and consensus-building to maintain peace and stability at the regional and community levels.
