The Country Director of the International Alert, Paul Bemshima Nyulaku, has identified political grievances as key drivers of insecurity across the country.
Nyulaku made this known Saturday in Kaduna while speaking at the launch of the Access to Justice and Accountability Project in Kaduna and Zamfara states.
He pointed out that the trust of communities in their leaders and the government is eroding as most of their concerns and grievances remain unaddressed.
According to him, “The violence is rooted in competition over natural resources between herders and the predominant farmers which has escalated amidst a rise in organized crime, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom and village raids.
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“Political grievances are one of the key drivers of insecurity across the country, however, the trust of communities in their leaders and the government is eroding as most of their concerns and grievances remain unaddressed.”
The executive vice chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission, Saleh Momale, in his speech called on communities to take initiatives that will protect lives and property in their respective communities.
He however urged all to work towards eliminating bad elements and to also promote stability, access to justice and accountability in North West Nigeria.
Giving an overview of the project, the Program Manager of International Alert, Anicetus Atakpu, said the project is aimed at preventing gender-based violence to ensure the attainment of trust and peaceful coexistence.
