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Youths should drive the process for building Peaceful Communities – Gaskiya (Truth) Platform

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5 years ago

June 25, 2021

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Youths should drive the process for building Peaceful Communities BEGE Foundation

Young People have been encouraged to take up roles and drive the process of building and sustaining safer and peaceful communities as their collective responsibility.

This was the message at the June edition of the monthly youth gathering tagged “Gaskiya (Truth) Platform”, hosted by BEGE Foundation in collaboration with Global Peace and Rescue Initiative (GOPRI) held at Apurimac Vocational Training Centre within the premises of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, State Lowcost Jos.

The gathering was engaging, interactive, and fascinating with actionable points on ways young people can contribute to building peaceful and safer communities.
Mr Godwin Okoko, The Director of Programs PPBA, drove the process of discussion on the role of Young people for young people in building improved viable, secured, peaceful, just and cohesive communities. He encouraged youths present to talk about issues and assured further action on points raised.

Simon Asemoh a guest discussant, in his opening comments, highlighted that young people must begin to see themselves as part of the conversation and not miss out, thereby building themselves as models to creating safer communities

He noted that youths have been the most involved in criminal activities and are the most affected given the continuous rise of insecurity, as such the need for action from youths. He said “Youth must inject new and positive conversation” “Youth must be perceived as change agents”

“Youths must be strategically engaged in decision making being that they make up about 65 percent of the population in Nigeria,” He said.

Barr Julian shan, another guest discussant, went on to talk about how young people have suffered due to failed family values and how they need to start distinguishing between right and wrong despite the prevalent peer pressure that is abundant within communities.

She said young people must wake up to the reality that struggling to make a positive impact pays in the long run as such criminal activities will only lead to further destabilize harmonious communities.

Bello Lukman, renowned OAP with Unity FM, was another guest discussant at the gathering. The OAP noted that the security situation in Nigeria is precarious with young people being actively involved, both as perpetrators or victims.

Lukman noted that the security situation in Nigeria is shorthanded given that the police population with a little over 300,000 is saddled with the responsibility of attending to the over 200million Nigerians which does not come close to the required standard.

He also noted that the security situation in the country has further deteriorated given the economic challenges being experienced in the country as huger comes with a lot of crime.

He called on youths to wake up and begin to lead in decisions that affect them and in any case decide on the kind of leaders they install as the only way they could guarantee a change in the future.

There were further responses from security outfits (Operation Safe Haven and Civil Defense) who were all represented at the youth gathering as they admonished youths to more security conscious.

BEGE FOUNDATION is working to strengthening UNSCR 2250; A United Nations mandate to carry out a Progress Study on young people’s positive contribution to peace processes and conflict resolution, in order to recommend effective responses at local, national, regional, and international levels. which was unanimously adopted on 9 December 2015, a ground-breaking resolution on Youth, Peace and Security which recognizes that “young people play an important and positive role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security”.

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Prime Commercial Property for Sale on 5 Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos

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2 weeks ago

May 4, 2026

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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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