The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has organized a two-day town hall meeting engaging at least 120 students and youth stakeholders. The event aimed to promote reconciliation and reintegration across the state.
Dr. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of the agency, highlighted that this initiative is part of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s post-conflict recovery priorities. He emphasized that reconciliation is crucial for effective reintegration in peace-building and post-insurgency efforts, particularly among the youth, who play a vital role in societal development.
Goje noted that the participants were provided with insights and knowledge on reconciliation and reintegration, including lessons from previous cases and successes.
“Yobe State Emergency Management Agency in line with His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni’s conflict recovery priorities in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP in Nigeria has organized a 2 day of Stakeholders Engagement with 120 Youth stakeholders and students selected across different institutions and organizations 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 them across their communities and Networks.
