Amid rising security challenges linked to farmers–herders clashes, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori has empowered youths from affected communities in Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency with peacebuilding skills and financial support to promote sustainable coexistence.
The training and economic empowerment programme on Farmers–Herders Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, organized by Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, Member Representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, and held at Livak Arana, Numan, on 14th–15th January 2026, was both apt and timely, considering the persistent security, socio-economic, and livelihood challenges confronting the constituency and the wider region.
Significantly, this programme marked the fourth phase of sustained peacebuilding interventions initiated by the lawmaker in recent times. Through these structured engagements, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths, and women have consistently been trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), conflict prevention, and peacebuilding, underscoring a deliberate and strategic commitment to institutionalizing peace at the grassroots rather than relying on reactive or episodic responses to conflict.
The Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency has witnessed recurrent tensions arising from competition over land use, grazing routes, water resources, climate change, and demographic pressures. These tensions have often escalated into violent confrontations with grave implications for lives, livelihoods, social cohesion, and food security. Against this backdrop, the decision to combine peacebuilding training with economic empowerment reflects a deep understanding of the structural drivers of conflict.
Participants were strategically drawn from communities either directly affected by or prone to recurrent farmers–herders conflicts and related security challenges. This targeted selection ensured that the training addressed lived realities and equipped frontline community actors with practical skills in early warning, dialogue, mediation, and non-violent conflict management.
The two-day intensive training was facilitated by Dr. Imran Sani 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 training, participants were awarded certificates of participation and each received the sum of One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000) as economic empowerment support to strengthen their livelihoods and reinforce their commitment to peace.
The programme attracted the presence of key dignitaries and stakeholders, further reinforcing its importance and credibility. Notable among those in attendance were the Chairman of Numan Local Government Area Council, Prof. John Ngamsa, Adviser to the Adamawa State Governor on Strategic Communication, and Prof. Dishikhobe, Adviser on Food Security. Also present was Hon. Bauna Myandasa, Member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly representing Lamurde Constituency, alongside party leaders, religious leaders, and other 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 a strong civil–security partnership and shared commitment to conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
The choice of Livak Arena, Numan, as the venue is strategic given its centrality and further symbolized unity, dialogue, and coexistence among diverse communities within the constituency. It provided a neutral and inclusive platform for interaction, learning, 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. The continuity of these trainings affirms the understanding that peacebuilding is a process rather than a one-off event. By investing consistently in human capacity, local institutions, and economic inclusion, the initiative contributes meaningfully to conflict prevention, social resilience, and sustainable development in Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency.
In conclusion, the fourth-phase training and empowerment programme stands as a timely, strategic, and impactful response to recurrent farmers–herders conflicts in the region. It offers a replicable model for community-based peacebuilding and demonstrates how sustained leadership engagement can foster long-term stability, coexistence, and development.
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