PeaceWorks Productions, the creative arm of Academic Associates PeaceWorks, produced a drama entitled Peace Offering, in which Nigerian youths proclaimed “No to election violence”.

The commissioned play was written by Ernest Enobong and produced by Bassey Okon. With support from the Embassy of Switzerland, the troupe toured 7 conflict-prone states (Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, Nasarawa, Rivers, Enugu and Lagos), as well as the Federal Capital Territory. As the target audience was youths, who are prone to being used for political violence, many performances were given in places where such youths gather: markets, motor parks, youth centres, cinemas, schools. Performances were also given in Karu Local Government Secretariat, the Kaduna Trade Fair, and Government House Jos.

Costumes and names of characters changed to reflect ethnic and cultural differences around the country. Production started in early February and the tour ran through the end of March 2003.

The play focuses on a community which rallies behind a wealthy politician when he promises them development and financial benefits during the first election. However when Chairman Gondo fails to perform but attempts to recruit youths as political thugs for his reelection, the community rebels and swings its support to Musa, an honest but impoverished politician. The youths of the community realize that it is to their disadvantage and threatens their safety to be used by corrupt politicians for their own aims. Because most of the actors were young and the drama very interactive and entertaining, there was enthusiastic audience participation.

Peace Offering was also recorded for national broadcast on Radio Nigeria. A slightly revised version was filmed for national viewing on NTA, with funding from the Federal Ministry of Information and the National Orientation Agency. NOA State Directors also assisted in local logistics during the tour, including state television and radio coverage.

Spectators gather in front of Doo-Yan restaurant to watch the drama.