IOM: Restoring Peace, Livelihoods in Nigeria’s Banditry-Affected North-west
Francis Sardauna writes that through peace committees, youth empowerment, early-warning systems, livelihoods and psychosocial support, IOM’s EU-funded intervention is restoring peace in banditry-torn communities in Katsina and Zamfara States For
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its efforts in Nigeria's north-western region to quell banditry and help communities rebuild their lives amid soaring human displacement. The EU-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) project is restoring peace through village peace committees, youth empowerment, early-warning systems, livelihoods and psychosocial support.
In Katsina and Zamfara States, the project has established 80 Community Peace and Resilience Committees, trained over 1,700 community members on conflict prevention and Early Warning Early Response (EWER) mechanisms, and monitored 241 transhumance movements. Additionally, IOM has trained 300 at-risk youths in peacebuilding and skills acquisition, providing them with livelihood kits to help them become financially independent.
The organization's interventions aim to tackle the root causes of displacement and conflict, thereby paving the way for lasting peace and sustainable development in the region.
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