The UNDP has begun a project to end the Herdsmen-Farmers Conflict in Benue and Nasarawa States in Nigeria, regions long affected by this issue. The conflict, rooted in clashes over farmland and pasture, has been exacerbated by religious and community differences, polarizing communities and complicating peace efforts. This ongoing conflict undermines food security, promotes the spread of small arms, and violates human rights, reducing crop productivity and displacing thousands.
The project, titled “Transitioning from Humanitarian Relief to Long-Term Development: Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmers Conflict in Nigeria,” is a collaboration with UNHCR and FAO, funded with USD 5 million over three years. UNDP has engaged with communities in affected areas such as Logo, Guma, Kwande, Buruku, and Agatu, gaining valuable insights into local conflict dynamics.
Community leaders have expressed support for the initiative and emphasized the need to address security gaps to ensure smooth project implementation. Communities are ready to participate, aiming to restore peace, promote coexistence, and facilitate development in areas devastated by conflict.
Source: https://www.undp.org/nigeria/news/undp-takes-peace-project-communities-benue-state
