 Following the spate of violence and criminality across the country, a group known as Southwest Women Arise for Nigeria have called on women as mothers of the nation to arise to the clarion call of setting things right. Plus TV Africa's correspondent Destiny Mormo has more. According to this group, the peace enjoyed by communities and nations supersedes every other thing. These women say they have decided to silence the drum of war being beaten by some unscrupulous elements. The co-convener Bolanle Ido and other speakers say insecurity is grossly the bane of development, hence women can play a vital role to combat. The women have come together today to talk about Nigerian unity. We are for Nigerian unity. We are not for division. For 2023, we cannot divide. If your BP is normal in Nigeria, you are not normal. That's just the truth. The rape ourselves, our women, our husbands, our sons are not let out. We can shake this nation, we can shake this nation by the words of our mouth on our news, whether you're a Christian or a Muslim. Some of the speakers blame women identifying docility as a factor. The transformation can be instantaneous. That's impossible. The rot is not instantaneous. It's been over the years that things have been going bad and we've kept quiet. So the change also towards a better Nigeria is going to be one day at a time. Others said because of the stake they have, they cannot watch things fall apart where the center cannot hold. This, they say, they will be active in the next election by supporting a competent hand to stem the tide. Honours of the peace of this country lies in the hands of women. And we need to take that mantle to say we've had enough of bloodshed. Yaya Bello is one of the governors who have been very supportive of our cause, irrespective of what tribe you are. Someone made mention of Governor Yaya Bello this afternoon. And when we look at it, he's a very young man that came up on board. He cleaned up the civil service payroll. He had done so much for the youth in Kogi States. According to them, women and children are greatly affected during unrest. They say it is time to groom good leadership skills in their sons, husbands and also among themselves. Destiny Momo for Plus TV Africa.