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Plateau Peace Building Agency Marks First-Ever International Day of Sport for Peace and Development
In a vibrant show of unity and advocacy, the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), hosted a landmark sporting event on Saturday to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The event, held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, brought together youth, community members, government officials, and peace advocates to promote social inclusion and peacebuilding through sports.
Marking its first-ever celebration of this UN-recognized day in Plateau State, the agency used the occasion to draw attention to conflict transformation efforts, especially in areas historically affected by violence. The event featured various sporting activities and messages of hope, reconciliation, and social cohesion.
Speaking at the event, Director General of the Plateau Peace Building Agency, Dr. Julie Sanda, emphasized the significance of the theme for this year—Social Inclusion—noting that it aligns directly with the agency’s core mission.
“Sports have a unique power to unite people across divides,” Dr. Sanda said. “On this day, we are not just playing games—we are rebuilding the social fabric of communities affected by conflict. Social inclusion is central to our work, and today we are proud to have representatives from communities like Tina Duse, Oku Nshanu, and Abanishehu Kabong, who were once flashpoints of conflict.”
She also highlighted the involvement of youth and persons with disabilities, stating that inclusive peacebuilding remains a strategic focus of the agency. “Youth are often blamed for fueling conflicts, but we believe they are powerful tools for peace,” she said, pointing to the Generation Peace Youth Camp initiative as a symbol of ongoing engagement.
Representing the Ministry of Youths and Sports, Alhaji Nuhu Tamba, the ministry’s permanent secretary, officially declared the competition open. He lauded the Peace Building Agency’s efforts, describing sports as a universal language that transcends differences.
“Sports today are more than competition—they are platforms for unity and healing,” he noted.
Also speaking at the event, Ngukeghen Daniel, who represented Myriam Wedraogo, Head of the PEACECORE II project, praised the partnership with PPBA. She described the event as a strong demonstration of collective commitment to peace and community resilience.
“We’re not only celebrating athleticism but the values that sport instills—teamwork, perseverance, respect. Through PEACECORE II, we are working across Plateau, Kaduna, and Taraba to tackle the roots of conflict and improve livelihoods,” she said.
Ambassador Yahaya Kwande, Chairman of the Plateau Football Association, shared a touching story of how football once helped bring peace during Sierra Leone’s civil war. He pledged more collaboration through an expanded week-long program next year involving teams from diverse backgrounds.
“We’re already organizing tournaments to bridge divides, and with support, we can scale this impact,” he added, while also calling for solidarity with victims of recent violence in Bokos by asking Plateau United to wear black armbands in an upcoming match.
Nanmak Baki, President of the Plateau Peace Practitioner Network, called for the institutionalization of the initiative, urging stakeholders not to let the celebration be a one-off event.
“Social cohesion is critical. Let’s continue using sports—especially football—as a bridge to unite communities and deepen peace efforts,” Baki said.
The event concluded with sporting displays from youth groups and physically challenged sports teams with youths carrying signage of powerful messages significantly noting that peace is achievable when communities come together in shared purpose and play.
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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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