From: Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The stakeholders at a national conference on violent conflict and peacebuilding in Taraba State have emphasized the need for inclusive parties engagement to address the root causes of conflicts.
This was contained in a communique signed by Dr. Buhari Shehu Miapyen, Chairman and Dr. Nsemba Edward Lenshie Secretary at a three day meeting, organized by the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution,Taraba State University in collaboration with the Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management on Thursday in Jalingo.
Peoples Daily reports that a diverse gathering of academia, policymakers, traditional rulers, security agencies, civil society organizations, youth and women groups, religious leaders, community representatives, and international partners were in attendance.
It noted that the stakeholders identified competition over land, water, and grazing resources, ethnic mistrust, and weak governance as key drivers of violence in the country.
