*Rep Laori Trains 124 Youths on Farmers–Herders Peacebuilding, Empowers Participants with ₦100,000 Each in Numan*

Amid rising security challenges linked to farmers–herders clashes, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori has empowered 124 youths—male and female, including farmers and herders—from affected communities in Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency with peacebuilding skills and economic support to promote sustainable coexistence.

The Farmers–Herders Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Training and Empowerment Programme, organized by Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, Member Representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, was held at Livak Arena, Numan, from 13th to 16th January 2026, and successfully concluded on Friday, 16th January 2026. The programme was both timely and strategic, given the persistent security, socio-economic, and livelihood challenges confronting the constituency and the wider region.

Significantly, the initiative marked the fourth phase of sustained peacebuilding interventions by the lawmaker. Through these structured engagements, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths, women, farmers, and herders have consistently been trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to institutionalizing peace at the grassroots rather than relying on reactive responses.

The Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency has experienced recurring tensions driven by competition over land use, grazing routes, water resources, climate change, and demographic pressures—often escalating into violent confrontations with serious implications for lives, livelihoods, social cohesion, and food security. Against this backdrop, the integration of peacebuilding training with economic empowerment reflects a deep understanding of the structural drivers of conflict.

Participants were strategically selected from conflict-prone and affected communities, ensuring the training addressed lived realities and equipped frontline community actors with practical skills in early warning, dialogue facilitation, mediation, and non-violent conflict management.

The intensive four-day programme was facilitated by Dr. Imran Usman Sani  and Dr. Bosede Awodola of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Abuja, whose expertise enriched the sessions with nationally recognized best practices and context-sensitive peacebuilding frameworks. 

At the conclusion of the programme, all 124 participants received certificates of participation and a cash empowerment grant of One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000) each to strengthen their livelihoods and reinforce their commitment to peace.

The programme attracted key dignitaries and stakeholders, underscoring its importance and credibility. 

Hon. Laori  was represented by the Chairman of Numan Local Government Area Council, Hon. Innocent Koto, other notable persons include Prof. John Ngamsa; Adviser to the Adamawa State Governor on Strategic Communication; Prof. Dishi khobe Adviser to the Adamawa State Governor on Food Agriculture and Security, Arch Zamgopwa Zidon PDP chairmanship flagbearer alongside party leaders, religious leaders, and heads of security agencies, community stakeholders.

The traditional institution was well represented by Chief Maidan Tusayi, District Head of Numan, who attended on behalf of the Hama Bachama. Heads of security agencies and law enforcement bodies were also in attendance, reflecting strong civil–security collaboration and a shared commitment to conflict prevention.

The choice of Livak Arena, Numan, as the venue was strategic, symbolizing unity, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among diverse communities. It provided a neutral and inclusive platform for learning, interaction, and consensus-building among farmers, herders, traditional authorities, and state actors.

Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori’s sustained interventions exemplify responsive, proactive, and people-centered leadership. By investing consistently in human capacity, local institutions, and economic inclusion, the initiative contributes meaningfully to conflict prevention, social resilience, and sustainable development across the constituency.

In conclusion, the fourth-phase Farmers–Herders Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Training and Empowerment Programme, which concluded on Friday, 16th January 2026, stands as a strategic and impactful response to recurrent conflicts in the region and offers a replicable model for community-driven peacebuilding.

— KBL Feedback Media