Southern Kaduna Communities Sign Peace Accord

Following a series of consultations and dialogue, communities in Zikpak and Takad chiefdoms in Jema’a and Kaura local government areas of Kaduna State have signed a commitment to sustain peace in their communities.

It would be recalled that in the past, the relationship between Fulani and Fanstwam locals of Zikpak chiefdom as well as Fulanis in Takad chiefdom and the Attakar locals have been affected by series of attacks which led to loss of lives and destruction of property worth millions of Naira.

But at an event in Kafanchan, facilitated by the Kaduna State Peace Commission in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace, saw the community leaders embrace themselves, resolving to work for peace.

Speaking during the programme, the community engagement officer, United States Institute of Peace, Terfa Hemem, emphasised the need for individuals to recognise the fact that every human being is created by God with diverse beliefs/background, cultural values, religion and ethnic group.

While commending the communities for agreeing to commit to peaceful coexistence by signing the pact, Hemem said the move would enable them to discuss amicably and work out community-based interventions for lasting peace and development.

He added that both communities are willing to put in place mechanisms for the management of disputes so as to prevent crises with huge effects on livelihoods and socio-economic development.

The permanent commissioner, Kaduna State Peace Commission, Mrs Rebecca Sako John, reaffirmed the resolve of the state government to partner the community leaders on how to implement the agreement in order to promote peaceful and harmonious coexistence in the communities and LGAs at large.