Plateau stakeholders launch plan to address farmer-herder conflict
Stakeholders in Plateau State have introduced a new roadmap aimed at resolving the ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders. The initiative, launched at the Plateau State Peace Building Agency in Jos, seeks to address recurring violence that has led to thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. Key figures, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Dr Julie Sanda, and representatives from HiiL and SPRiNG, highlighted the importance of community involvement and fair dispute resolution. The new guideline combines global best practices with local research to help communities manage land-related disputes more effectively.
What happened
- Stakeholders launched a roadmap to resolve farmer-herder conflicts in Plateau State at the Plateau State Peace Building Agency in Jos.
- The violence has resulted in over 11,000 to 12,000 deaths in Plateau State over the past two decades, with more than 420 communities attacked.
- The new guideline was developed with support from the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) and funding from the UK Department for International Development.
- Dr Julie Sanda and Priscilla Ankut emphasized the need for accessible, community-driven solutions to prevent and resolve land-related disputes.
- Gunmen attacked Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area, killing two people and injuring two others, highlighting the urgency of the initiative.
