Yobe SEMA, UNDP Engage Students, Youth Groups On Reconciliation, Reintegration

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has engaged at least 120 students and youth stakeholders for a two days town hall meeting with a view to fostering reconciliation and reintegration across the state.

The executive secretary of the agency Dr Mohammed Goje has while speaking on the matter said the measure was part of governor Mai Mai Buni’s post conflict recovery priorities.

Goje said reconciliation is key to ensuring successful reintegration in the peace building and post insurgency initiatives especially among the youths who are the backbone of any development in the society.

He said the participants were intimated and equipped with the knowledge on how best to understand reconciliation and reintegration, previous cases and successes among others.

“Yobe State Emergency Management Agency inline with His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni’s conflict recovery priorities in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP in Nigeria has organised a 2 day Stakeholders Engagement with 120 Youth stakeholders and student selected across different institutions and organisations on Reconciliation and Reintegration (R&R).

“The Objectives of the Two-Day Town Hall Engagement with Youth, Students and Stakeholders was to provide a clear understanding of reconciliation and reintegration. Present case studies and best practices from successful programmes and create a platform for open discussion among students and stakeholders.

“It also meant to encourage sharing of personal experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Highlight the main obstacles to reconciliation and reintegration. Explore opportunities and strategies to address these challenges. Ensure that students’ voices and experiences are heard and valued.

“Similarly, the measure was meant to gather input and recommendations from youth for future actions. Engage various sectors (education, health, justice) in discussions on their roles. Foster a collaborative approach to reconciliation and reintegration,” the ES stated.

Goje further stated that at the end of the meeting, the participants are expected to take home messages and key lessons on Reconciliation and Reintegration of post conflict and disseminate it across their communities and Networks.