Better Nigeria Youth Forum’s #TweetChat on International Day of Nonviolence with @Pjlalah – #NonviolenceIsTheWay

This is the second part and concluding part of our Tweet Chat on International Day of Nonviolence with Adepeju Jaiyeoba; @pjlalah.

“We now move to the concluding part of our Tweet Chat on International Day of Nonviolence #idnv #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“Joining us now is Adepeju Jaiyeoba; @Pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“.@pjlalah is the founder of @brownbutton_org (NGO that provides life-saving solutions for mothers & babies). #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“An alumni of Austin Unviversity (Texas), .@pjlalah has been honored by @POTUS & the U.S in recognition of her works #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“.@pjlalah is an active member of @YALINetwork and a 2014 Mandela Washington Fellow #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 @pjlalah @YALINetwork who does not know this lady?” – @olu_soul

“@pjlalah would be taking us through the ‘Relevance of Nonviolence In Resolving Human Conflicts’ #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaiija12

“Thank you for joining us .@pjlalah , how do you describe violence as it relates to Human Conflicts? #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 Violence in human conflict occurs as a show of strength and behaviour intended to hurt, damage or kill the other party.” – @pjlalah

“If Violence is dangerous to human, is Nonviolence the best way to resolve conflicts @pjlalah?” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 Absolutely! Without doubt!! Do you know how many battles and wars are won everyday without lifting a hand?” – @pjlalah

“@BetterNaija12 Nonviolence does resolve conflicts 😁 #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @pjlalah

“.@pjlalah , as a ‘weapon’ available to all, is nonviolence likely to alienate opponents and third parties? #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“I do not think so. I think its a procedure that should be embraced by all. #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @pjlalah

“Rather than victory 4 a side as in case of violence, nonviolence gives victory to all in conflict resolution? .@pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 #Nonviolence approach leads to a win-win situation for warring parties in most cases.” – @pjlalah

“Did I miss much? Just joining @BetterNaija12 @OlumideIDOWU @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @AdeseunJide

“@adeseunjide @olumideidowu @pjlalah Check through the hashtag: #NonviolenceIsTheWay Thanks for joining us still.” – @betternaija12

“@UN @UN4Youth Cc. @BetterNaija12 @pjlalah @OlumideIDOWU the discussion is on #NonViolenceIsTheWay” – @olu_soul

“It’s not your fault you got angry, but it’s your fault you reacted wrongly #NonViolenceIsTheWay” – @D_scrut

“#NonviolenceIsTheWay is now trending in Lagos, Nigeria. Ranking no 2” – @TTMobile_ng

“In underlying unity of humankind, is nonviolence the only method of action as… @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“…some see nonviolence in certain contexts as a method of last resort .@pjlalah #NonVoilenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“They say, if Gandhi had guns, he’d have used them in a quick revolution against the British @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 Nonviolence could also come with different methods. You could have formal and then informal arbitration” – @pjlalah

“..In many cases and instances, even things like civil disobedience (instead of violence) changed games. See Indira Ghandi’s case.” – @pjlalah

“So you think nonviolence empowers the disempowered by providing them with an accessible ‘weapon’? @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“@BetterNaija12 @pjlalah my hmm will be to this question. Empowers the dis-empowered with a weapon. #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @olu_soul
“@BetterNaija12 Yes it does. It provides a degree of equality too” – @pjlalah

“@olu_soul @BetterNaija12 lol! So one is actually considering non violence as a ‘weapon’ right? Let’s hear your thoughts..” – @pjlalah

“@pjlalah @olu_soul @BetterNaija12 Non violence as a weapon against violence,now that’s tricky #NonviolenceisTheWay” – @I_am_zamiat

“@pjlalah @BetterNaija12 To achieve Peace, the only way to it is nonviolence #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @olu_soul

“@olu_soul @BetterNaija12 This is without doubt!” – @pjlalah

“@olu_soul @I_am_zamiat @pjlalah @BetterNaija12 Exactly! #NonviolenceisTheWay” – @sannihussein

“@pjlalah , d struggle to overcome violence is important as in relation to goal 16 of the #globalgoals (Peace&Justice).. #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“..as a method of activism, does nonviolence guarantees automatic and unfailing success in conflict resolution? @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @betternaija12

“Absolutely not! Nothing in life comes with a guarantee. We simply have to keep trying.” – @pjlalah

“@pjlalah whats your say on domestic violence? @BetterNaija12 #NonviolenceisTheWay” – @i_am_zamiat

“@I_am_zamiat @BetterNaija12 Its completely unacceptable and I personally see it as an anti human behaviour. Nothing justifies it.” – @pjlalah

“@pjlalah well said,i share the same opinion #NonviolenceisTheWay” – @I_am_zamiat

“@BetterNaija12 @pjlalah #NonviolenceIsTheWay Shld guns be used ever in conflict resolution?” – @AdeseunJide

“@AdeseunJide @BetterNaija12 I will rather not deal with academic questions. How feasible is the eradication of guns from today’s world?” – @pjlalah

“@AdeseunJide @BetterNaija12 Following the invention of weapons and availability, human with varying temperaments will always resort to them” – @pjlalah

“@pjlalah @BetterNaija12 Then, we should educate people on nonviolence.. #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @AdeseunJide

“@pjlalah @BetterNaija12 @olu_soul @OlumideIDOWU I dream of a violence free Nigeria,do u think I shld stop dreaming? #NonviolenceisTheWay” – @i_am_zamiat

“@I_am_zamiat @pjlalah @BetterNaija12 @OlumideIDOWU No No. Once we stop dreaming we stop living. Keep the dream coming. #NonviolenceIsTheWay” – @olu_soul

“@olu_soul @I_am_zamiat @pjlalah @BetterNaija12 @OlumideIDOWU #NonviolenceIsTheWay Pls dnt, we’re ready for #globalgoals #Goal16 #2030NOW” – @sannihussein

“Thank you very much for joining us on the #TweetChat #NonviolenceIsTheWay @pjlalah . It was awesome having you. :)” – @betternaija12

“@pjlalah @BetterNaija12 we are happy to have ma!” – @i_am_zamiat

“Delighted you could join us too 🙂 @I_am_zamiat @BetterNaija12” – @pjlalah

That was it all, we look forward to having as much people as possible join us for our next Tweet Chat. Keep your fingers crossed.

And don’t forget the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “There are many causes I would die for. There is not a single cause I would kill for.”

#NonviolenceIsTheWay