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IGSR Organises Early Warning Seminar for 250 Youth Peace Ambassadors and Community Members in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone

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5 years ago

September 23, 2021

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IGSR Organises Early Warning Seminar for 250 Youth Peace Ambassadors and Community Members in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone

The Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Jos continues to work with community members in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone to increase community resilience to violent extremism. The most recent of its efforts is the organization of an Early Warning Seminar themed “Improving Timely Community Response to Violence and Crime through the Youth Peace Ambassador Network”.

The Seminar was organized for 250 Youth Peace Ambassadors and Stakeholders in the Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State (Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos LGAs) under the project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case” Round II sponsored by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF).

The event, which was the second organized by IGSR in the last 2 years, was designed to improve timely community response to violence and crime in their communities. The Seminar held on the 14^th of September, 2021 in Kajola Cooperative Hall, Pankshin LGA for participants from Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam LGAs, and on the 15^th of September, 2021 in Youth Centre, Bokkos LGA for participants from Bokkos and Mangu LGAs. In attendance were Youth Peace Ambassadors, Traditional Rulers, Representatives from religious institutions, security agencies, Voluntary Security Organisations, Women Leaders amongst other participants from the five LGAs. Youth Peace Ambassadors are youths who have been trained from each of the 98 wards in Plateau Central Senatorial District. These youths undergo a seven-day intensive value-reorientation, leadership and de-radicalization programme organized by IGSR at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre.

The seminar was chaired by a retired Police Commissioner Barr. Aromeh Attaboh. In his remark, early warning has no gender, religion or ethnic specifications, as it is the responsibility of every community member to be involved in early warning process. He further went on to state the importance of early warning in communities; According to him, it is the early warning signals that provides information to community members to ask questions and take quick action.

Security experts from security agencies delivered presentations on two main topics: A General Overview of Early Warning and Response: Improving Community Response to Violence and Crime” and “Efficient Information Gathering, Sharing and Reporting Techniques between Community Members and Security Agencies”.

Participants were educated on the importance of developing strategic responses to crises and crimes, anticipating and preventing violent conflicts and developing community-based early warning responses and peacebuilding efforts. In addition, there were discussions on the principals of early warning, the stages and dynamism of conflicts in relation to timely early warning. Furthermore, the participants were educated on intelligence gathering, analysis and management in relation to the current security architecture in the state. It was emphasized that security agencies are not solely responsible for maintaining peace, law and order in the state. Therefore, members of the various communities must perform their roles in ensuring their communities remain peaceful by being observant, security conscious and reporting any unusual movements in their communities to appropriate authorities.

Community stakeholders such as traditional rulers and local government representatives expressed their happiness with the seminar which has increased their knowledge on security and the importance of early warning in their communities. The Traditional Ruler from Bokkos LGA, HRH Monday Adanchin noted that the seminar was timely with the current situation of the country, he added in assuring IGSR to educate his community members about the early warning process. A representative of Plateau State Peace Building Agency said peace is a vital requirement for development and as such community members are advised to be at peace with each other irrespective of their ethnic group or religious belief. He went further to state the importance of community members having a cordial relationship with Security Agencies, as this will help them in reporting incidences with ease.

The Chairman, Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, Central Zone, Mr Samuel Amuna Panan expressed gratitude to IGSR for organizing several trainings for the youths in Plateau Central Zone, including the early warning seminar which help their community in timely response to signs of violence.

In the closing remarks, the Head of Administration IGSR appreciated the resource persons for practical and comprehensive lectures. He encouraged the youth peace ambassadors to step-down knowledge acquired during the seminar to their various communities. He also thanked the Security Agencies, Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders and other Stakeholders present. In his final remark, he wished all the participants a safe journey.

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Stakeholders Issue Communiqué on Tackling Farmer-Herder Conflicts in Plateau

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4 weeks ago

April 23, 2026

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Stakeholders from across Plateau State have issued a communiqué outlining key challenges and recommendations for addressing farmer-herder conflicts, criminality, and land disputes in the state.

The communiqué was released at the end of a two-day Multi-Level and Multi-Sectoral Roundtable on Sustainable Peace Infrastructure held at Novel Suites, Jos, from April 21 to 22, 2026.

The roundtable brought together government officials, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, security agencies, women and youth groups, as well as other critical actors to deliberate on strategies for strengthening peace and stability in Plateau State.

Focus on Dialogue and Sustainable Peace

Participants said the engagement provided a platform to examine the root causes of recurring conflicts and develop actionable strategies to promote peaceful coexistence.

The discussions, which included two panel sessions, explored issues around criminality, land disputes, and farmer-herder tensions, with emphasis on building trust, enhancing coordination, and strengthening existing peace structures.

Key Challenges Identified

In the communiqué, stakeholders highlighted several interconnected challenges fueling insecurity in the state.

Top among them were persistent security threats, including cattle rustling, kidnapping, illegal mining, and arms trafficking, as well as difficulties in identifying perpetrators, particularly alleged foreign elements.

They also pointed to weak law enforcement, limited trust between communities and security agencies, and operational challenges faced by security personnel.

Farmer-herder tensions were attributed to crop destruction, retaliatory attacks, underage grazing, and increasing competition over land and natural resources due to population growth.

Land-related conflicts, including land grabbing, poor documentation, displacement, and weak enforcement of land laws, were also identified as major drivers of violence.

Other concerns raised included governance gaps, lack of political will, inadequate identification systems, poverty, and limited access to modern agricultural practices.

Participants further decried the role of misinformation and unprofessional reporting in escalating tensions, as well as the impact of gender-based violence and the marginalization of women and vulnerable groups.

Stakeholders Proffer Solutions

To address these challenges, stakeholders called for strengthened security and justice systems through improved collaboration among security agencies, enhanced intelligence gathering, and the deployment of technology.

They also recommended continuous dialogue between farmers and herders, establishment of early warning systems, and the creation of joint platforms for resolving disputes.

On land governance, participants urged the government to enforce land laws, improve land documentation, and ensure fair resettlement processes for displaced communities.

They further advocated for the adoption of modern farming and livestock practices, including access to financial and technical support, improved seeds, and better farm security measures.

Stakeholders emphasized the need for inclusive governance, calling for the integration of herders into formal security structures and stronger collaboration between government and communities.

They also stressed the importance of responsible journalism and conflict-sensitive reporting, as well as the enforcement of laws addressing gender-based violence and the inclusion of women in peacebuilding efforts.

Commitment to Lasting Peace

The stakeholders reaffirmed their collective commitment to addressing the root causes of conflict and building resilient communities across Plateau State.

They urged the government to implement past recommendations, strengthen citizen engagement, improve population data systems, and facilitate the safe return of displaced persons.

The communiqué concluded with a call for sustained collaboration among all actors to ensure a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Plateau State.

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