Brief 7 : protecting peace and its dividends in Kogi state: the roles of state institutions
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2013-12
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University for Peace Africa Programme, Addis Ababa, ET
Abstract
Violent conflict is progressively becoming a real threat in Kogi State,
Nigeria. The continuing trend of lethal conflict would validate this
claim as the inadequacy of state institutions mandated with the task of
promoting peace has not helped the course for sustainable peace in Kogi.
In order to protect the dividends of ‘peace’ that the state has enjoyed
thus far, three main recommendations are put forward in this brief.
First, that it is necessary for the state governor and the members of his
government to establish institutions that facilitate a proactive role for
government in sustainable peacebuilding in Kogi State, for example, an
office of the special advisor to the governor on peacebuilding. Second,
it is recommended that youths be considered as strategic partners in
peacebuilding processes. Finally, it is recommended that there is an
urgent need for the state government to devise mechanisms that are
capable of guarding against political manipulation of the people’s
ethnic differences.
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NIGERIA--KOGI STATE, PEACEBUILDING, ETHNIC CONFLICTS, ETHNIC AND RACIAL GROUPS, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, FUNDAMENTALISM, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ELECTORAL ISSUES, CONFLICT RESEARCH, YOUTH, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE OF PEACE, INSTITUTION BUILDING
Citation
Aduojo Obaje, T. (2013). Brief 7 : protecting peace and its dividends in kogi state: the roles of state institutions. UPEACE Africa Policy Series, 1(1): 65-71.