Category: Peacebuilding
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Borno Government, DSS Commend Allamin Foundation Peace Efforts, Pledge Support for NGO
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State government and the Directorate of State Services (DSS) have extended a hand of collaboration to the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED), a local NGO renowned for its vital work in post-conflict reintegration and empowerment of conflict survivors. The Maiduguri-based foundation, steered by Executive Director Hamsatu Allamin, has…
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PACHE Closes Project on Post-Conflict Reintegration Initiatives for Youth in Borno
By Abdul Kareem The Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment (PACHE), in partnership with the British Council, and Borno state government, successfully concluded its ‘Youth Initiative for Reintegration and Sustainable Peace in Borno State’ with a workshop in Maiduguri. The project, which has been instrumental in fostering peace and aiding the reintegration of…
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I’m excited about the potential of working together with Allamin Foundation ~ Borno Justice Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister, has publicly announced a promising partnership with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, signaling a new era of concerted efforts towards empowering victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This collaboration aims to address critical issues such as girl child education, women’s…
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Maiduguri Marvels As Kanem Borno Cultural Summit Ignites Historic Fanfare!
By Abdul Kareem Despite organizational hiccups and unimpressive media attention, the historic ‘maiden Kanem Borno Cultural Summit’ left the city of Maiduguri ablaze with the most colorful cultural splendor over the past weekend. The maiden event, which summoned a mammoth crowd from across Nigeria and neighboring West and Central African nations, injected a long-missed vibrancy…
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Borno Government Commits to Supporting Boko Haram Victims, Strengthening Local Humanitarian Efforts in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Government has pledged its “unwavering support” for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and has expressed its commitment to collaborating with locally based humanitarian organizations in its peace rebuilding, transformation, and post-conflict development plans. Zuwaira Gambo, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development made this commitnent public…
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Celebrated Police Officer Famous For War Against Terrorists in Borno, Promoted to ACP
By Abdul Kareem The leader of the elite police unit in Borno State, Nigeria, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). The announcement was met with widespread celebration among both law enforcement and the civilian population. ACP Ibrahim Mohammed, known for his pivotal role in the fight against Boko Haram,…
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Reintegration Effort of ‘Ex-Boko Haram’ Members Unknown to Many in Borno, Study Finds
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a revealing assessment of the Borno State community’s awareness and acceptance of reintegration efforts, the Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment (PACHE) has put out a survey indicating that 64% of residents are poorly informed or entirely unaware of the government’s attempts to reintegrate former Boko…
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From Conflict to Reconciliation: A Short Interview with Borno’s Transitional Justice Trailblazer
In a region deeply affected by the insurgency of Boko Haram, efforts toward reconciliation, reintegration of repentant fighters, and transitional justice are of paramount importance. Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, under the leadership of Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin, has been at the forefront of these efforts. Recently, the foundation held a review and reflection event…
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Governor Buni Commended for Palliative Distribution to Pastoralists, Calls for Nationwide Emulation
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has applauded Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for swiftly and fairly distributing relief materials to pastoralists in the state, saying he has demonstrated empathy and outstanding leadership. The association has on Wednesday issued a press release, signed by its national leader,…
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Kindly Wife of Nigeria’s Army Chief Hosts Heartwarming Luncheon for Repentant Boko Haram Wives
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – In a remarkable display of solidarity and dedication to promoting peace and rehabilitation, Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, the wife of the Chief of Army Staff and National President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), orchestrated a generous luncheon for hundreds of women in the frontlines state of…
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