In a bid to quell the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Jigawa State, the Herdsmen-Farmers Dispute Resolution Committee has stepped up its efforts to restore peace. Led by Kabir Usman, the District Head of Gagarawa and Dokajin Gumel, the committee recently held a peace mediation meeting in Zingaran and Jaftar towns, bringing together Hausa farmers and Fulani herders to resolve long-standing disputes.
The meeting emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence, with stakeholders stressing that lasting harmony can only be achieved through dialogue and mutual understanding. The Emir of Gumel, Ahmad Sani, represented by Bala Muhd, noted that the success of this reconciliation effort depends on the continued support and cooperation of both parties.
Kabir Usman urged the feuding groups to embrace peace, stating that development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of conflict. “There will be no progress as long as there is no peace,” he said. The District Head of Yalawa, represented by Malam Gambo Bulama, also commended the committee’s initiative, encouraging all parties to set aside their differences in pursuit of long-term stability.
This move is part of the Jigawa State government’s efforts to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders. The state government has established peace and reconciliation committees in other local government areas to address and mitigate clashes between the two groups.
The involvement of key stakeholders, including community and religious leaders, signals a strong commitment to resolving the conflict through dialogue rather than violence. With the renewed peace efforts, both farmers and herders are optimistic that understanding and cooperation will be fostered in the region.
