CSOs unite to train stakeholders on conflict mitigation initiative in Taraba

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Research and Action for Peace Network (REcAP Network) in collaboration with WANEP- Nigeria on Wednesday commenced a 3-day workshop on conflict prevention and peacebuilding with the aim of promoting peace and stability in the region.
Mr Emmanuel Ami-Okhani, staff of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, WANEP- Nigeria noted during the programme in Jalingo that the initiative is aimed at building the capacity of civil society organisations in Nigeria, West Africa and strengthening their role in promoting peace and stability across the region.
The training workshop, themed ‘Conflict Prevention, Violent Extremism, Crisis Management and Peacebuilding’ brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for mitigating conflicts in Taraba State.
Emmanuel Ami-Okhani who is one of the resource persons, emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in promoting peace among communities, stressed that individuals and institutions must play their part in fostering understanding and tolerance.
Ami-Okhani highlighted the crucial role of peace promotion in Taraba, noting that it remains essential for the state’s development and prosperity.
“We are here implementing a project called Research and Action Network for Peace (REcAP). The project is funded by the European Union and implemented in 18 countries, including Nigeria.
“The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of local actors to conduct crisis management, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. For the northeast, we are focusing on Taraba State today.
“The project seeks to establish a sustainable network of experts specialized in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and violent extremism in West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin, including Nigeria,” he said.