The Katsina State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutions, promoting social cohesion, and advancing sustainable peacebuilding through targeted capacity-building programmes across the state.
This follows the successful conclusion of a two-day training on Interest-Based Negotiation and Mediation (IBN+M), organised under the European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) Programme, in collaboration with Mercy Corps.
The training brought together members of the CPCRR Steering Committee, High-Level Women Advocates, and selected media practitioners to enhance their skills in conflict prevention, mediation, and inclusive peacebuilding.
Stakeholders noted that the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the Radda-led administration to institutionalise peacebuilding frameworks across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
According to participants, the programme was designed to equip stakeholders with practical tools in dialogue facilitation, mediation, and conflict prevention, with the aim of strengthening community resilience and promoting peaceful coexistence.
They further explained that the initiative goes beyond technical training, serving as a strategic effort to fully integrate the CPCRR model into government systems for long-term sustainability.
The goal is to institutionalise peacebuilding so that it becomes part of governance systems and service delivery processes across relevant MDAs.
The engagement also underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder participation in peacebuilding, highlighting the roles of women, youth, traditional institutions, government actors, and the media in preventing conflict and promoting dialogue at all levels.
Speaking on the outcome of the training, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KTDMB), Dr. Mustapha Shehu, reiterated the government’s commitment to sustaining peacebuilding interventions.
“Through the Katsina State Development Management Board, the government remains committed to scaling up programmes that strengthen institutions and empower communities to become active agents of peace and development,” Dr. Shehu said.
He added that the training outcomes represent long-term investments in peace and governance.
“The knowledge gained today forms the foundation for a more peaceful and prosperous Katsina State. When institutionalised, these efforts will benefit future generations,” he stated.
The state government emphasised that under Governor Radda’s leadership, sustainable peace is being pursued through strong institutions, inclusive governance, and collaborative partnerships.
It noted that peace is not achieved through enforcement alone, but through trust, dialogue, and institutional strength.
