The United States Institute for Peace on Wednesday unveiled research on peace-building, `Policy Levers for Peace: Sub-National and Local Peace building Mechanisms in Nigeria\u2019 to stem conflicts in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Country Director of USIP in Nigeria, Dr Chris Kwaja, at the unveiling and dissemination of the research publication in Abuja, said the project was in collaboration with the Conflict Research Network West Africa (CORN-WA).<\/p>\n
Mr Kwaja said the research examined the prevalence of violent conflicts and the emergence of peace-building actors and institutions.<\/p>\n
This involved peace-builders at the state and local government levels, as well as in Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Katsina ,Osun and Plateau states.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cUSIP, partnered with CORN-WA to undertake a research focused on understanding the policies and the mechanisms of how state and non-state actors have responded to peace issues or conflict. This is by inquiring about the kinds of policies in place and how they resonate with the people. The report showed that at the national level, for instance, we have the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution but at the state level, only Kaduna and Plateau have peace institutions out of the 36 states. Inspite of that, the Kaduna and Plateau state institutions function in a way that is appreciable working to connect with communities in advancing peace and building trust.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
According to Mr Kwaja, peace-building in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including lack of resources, political interference, poor coordination, weak state support and limited participation of women and youths.<\/p>\n
He said the research therefore recommended the activation and strengthening of early warning and response capabilities of states and communities to respond proactively to caution signs of conflicts.<\/p>\n
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