IPCR Commends Nigerian Army for Contributions to Conflict Resolution

IPCR Commends Nigerian Army’s Efforts in Conflict Management and Resolution

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has lauded the Nigerian Army’s Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) for its significant role in managing and resolving conflicts. The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by IPCR representatives to the OPSH Headquarters in Jos, Plateau State.

Adejo Haruna, the Head of the IPCR’s Zonal Office in Jos, expressed satisfaction with the proactive measures implemented by OPSH to address the crisis in Plateau State. The IPCR is a federal government agency focused on conflict resolution and peace-building in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Haruna emphasized the importance of employing both non-kinetic approaches, such as research, interventions, and capacity building, as well as kinetic approaches to effectively address conflicts and prevent their recurrence on the Plateau.

During the visit, Haruna presented a comprehensive report on the dynamics of conflict in Nigeria, specifically on the Plateau, and highlighted the need for continuous collaboration between IPCR and OPSH to achieve lasting peace and conflict resolution in areas prone to conflict.

OPSH Appreciates IPCR’s Support in Conflict Management

Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), expressed gratitude to the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) for their support in managing conflicts, particularly the recurring farmer/herder crisis on the Plateau.

During the visit by IPCR representatives, General Ibrahim emphasized the importance of community support in tackling insecurity and urged people to unite against those who seek to disrupt peace. He assured that OPSH would continue to collaborate with relevant organizations and stakeholders to implement new strategies aimed at improving security, protecting lives and property, and resolving conflicts in communities on the Plateau and across the nation.

General Ibrahim acknowledged that conflict-free societies are rare, but the ability to swiftly resolve conflicts is crucial for a healthy society.

The visit included the presentation of a comprehensive report on the dynamics of conflict in Nigeria, discussions on the way forward, the exchange of souvenirs, and group photographs as highlights of the engagement.