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Non-Governmental Organizations in Sokoto state (Save The Child initiative) in partnership with Action Against Hunger and International Alert conducted Quarterly Town Hall Meetings, Community-Based Dialogue in 20 political Wards in Sokoto state Blueprint reports that the project is funded by the European Union and is being implemented across 10 local government areas of the state According to the organisers, the dialogue was aimed at strengthening peacebuilding, dialogue and social cohesion, and addresses issues around natural Resources Management within communities. “The meetings were organized under the RECAP Project and brought together key community stakeholders, including representative from the youth groups, elders, farmers, herders, women mediators network, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), religious leaders, community representatives and security agencies.” In her address, during the meeting, the RECAP Project Officer of Save the Child Initiative in Sokoto State, Tokara Lizkebe KB, emphasised that the engagement was aimed at identifying and addressing the root causes of conflicts within communities while promoting dialogue, collaboration, mutual understanding, and sustainable peace. She explained that bringing diverse groups together provides an opportunity for community members to openly discuss issues affecting them, understand different perspectives and collectively identify practical solutions to prevent and manage conflicts. Blueprint reports that the quarterly town hall meetings were held in Bodinga, Yabo, Tambuwal, Shagari, Wamakko, Dange Shuni, Gwadabawa, Kware, Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas of Sokoto state. Participants were drawn from different wards across the local government areas of implementation, ensuring broad community representation and participation in the discussions. During the engagements, participants identified several factors contributing to conflict and insecurity in their communities. These included banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, scares natural resources like water, land misunderstandings among community members and unemployment, among other challenges. Participants also highlighted the importance of strengthening communication and dialogue among community members and ensuring that issues are addressed before they escalate into violent conflicts. Some participants expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that the quarterly town hall meetings had enhanced their understanding of peacebuilding, natural resources management, conflict prevention and the importance of dialogue in resolving disputes. They emphasised that continued engagement among community stakeholders is essential to building trust, promoting peaceful coexistence, and creating safer and more resilient communities.
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