Institute for Peace and Conflict
Resolution Organises Workshop in
Jalingo.
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution
in partnership with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees has organised a
one day workshop for increased engagement in
peacebuilding.

The program which held in Jalingo, was designed
for a spectrum of stakeholders at the grassroots
in the State with the mandate of conducting
research in peace, security and conflict issues,
providing quality advice to the Government and
design intervention strategies for the prevention of
conflict in Nigeria.
In view of the strategic importance of Taraba State
economically and the recorded breech of peace
experienced in the State, the institute selected it
for sensitization and increased engagement in
peacebuilding initiatives.
In his speech the Director General Institute for
Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mr. Oshita Oshita
represented by his assistant Mr. Peter Opara
stressed that the respect traditional institutions
still enjoy from their roles in keeping peace is still
apt.

In his remarks, the State representative of United
Nations High Commissioner for the Refugees, Mr.
Daniel Bisu commended the present
administration for creating an enabling
environment for the programme to succeed.
Mr. Daniel Bisu added that because of the high
number of internally displaced persons resulting
from insurgency and ethno religious conflicts in
the State, the institute is saddled with the
responsibility of restoring peace especially at the
grassroots.
Earlier in an address of welcome the State
Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku, represented by
the Permanent Secretary SSG Office, Mr. Major
Abba, appreciated the organizers of the
programme in building a peaceful atmosphere.
He stressed that all hands must be on deck to
attain the desired goals as well as urged royal
fathers to intensify efforts at maintaining peace in
their localities.
Goodwill messages were given by dignitaries
present, calling on participants to make judicious
use of the knowledge acquired.

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