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Book of Proceedings — Violent Conflicts and Peace Building in Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria

Maiden National Conference on Violent Conflicts and Peacebuilding in Taraba State · 30 November 2025 · Jalingo

Editors
Amos Asongo Jev, Buhari Shehu Miapyen, Nsemba Edward Lenshie
Publisher
Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Taraba State University, Jalingo
ISBN
978-978-68-9759-2
Published
2026
Papers
44
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Papers

44 papers

  1. Violent Conflict and the Challenges of Development and Peacebuilding in Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria

    John Tor Tsuwa

    pp. 1–11

  2. Xenophobic Attacks and Nigerian-South African Investment Relations

    Gambo J. Danlami, Buhari Shehu Miapyen, Emmanuel Adi

    pp. 12–35

  3. Counter-Terrorism Strategies of the Nigerian Military and Socio-Economic Conditions of Civilians in the North-East, Nigeria

    Jev Amos Asongo, Datol John Kopji, Danjuma Yusuf, Jessey Dearsley Dabale

    pp. 36–59

  4. Farmers-Herders Conflict and Food Security: An Exploration of New Evidence from the Northeast, Nigeria

    Isa Mohammed, Wonotanzokan Nzeda Tagowa, Agbo Uchechukwu Johnson, Ekanem Asukwo Ekanem

    pp. 60–84

  5. Governance and Security Sector Reform in Nigeria: Toward Human Security and Resilient Peace

    Shaku Justine Orangoholga, Korna Williams Kajiva

    pp. 85–99

  6. Women Peacebuilders in Mediation Efforts: Challenges and Pathways for Inclusion in Taraba State

    Ovenaone Jennifer Uniga, Grace Moses, Irisim Emmanuel Tabki

    pp. 100–115

  7. The Role of Identity Politics in Fueling Political Divisions and Conflict in Nigeria

    Onuk Bulus Ojem, Yahaya Abubakar Sadiq, Angama Chimegbe Dubagari

    pp. 116–140

  8. An Assessment of Youth Contributions and Challenges in Peacebuilding in Taraba State, Nigeria (1991–2025)

    Atando Dauda Agbu, Tanimu Shitta Babale, Mikin Sam Ahmadu

    pp. 141–161

  9. An Investigation of the Relationship between Communal Violence and Rural-Urban Migration in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, 1991-2021

    Ayimishi Habila Ahima, Atando Dauda Agbu, Solomon Egashi Ahima

    pp. 162–175

  10. Climate Variability and Irregular Internal Migration in Taraba State, Nigeria

    Galadima Fredrick

    pp. 176–195

  11. Communal Conflict and Social Cohesion Among Selected Communities in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria

    Christiana Simon Josiah

    pp. 196–213

  12. Gender and Peace Building in Nigeria: A Study of Participation in Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Peace

    John Tobi

    pp. 214–226

  13. The Influence of Insecurity on Business Activities in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

    Nwosu Chinedu Everest

    pp. 227–244

  14. The Role of Private Security Companies in Filling the Policing Gap in Abuja, Nigeria

    Akintomide David Oladayo, Sani Gambo Yusuf

    pp. 245–252

  15. Farmer-Herder Contestation and Development in Northern Senatorial District of Taraba State, Nigeria

    Zaki Msem, Amos Asongo Jev, Patience Kondu Jacob

    pp. 253–266

  16. Through a Comparative Lens: Unraveling the Public Perception of the Coverage of Farmers/Herders Conflict by Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation and Taraba State Broadcasting Service

    Gibson Pwashikai, Oberiri Destiny Apuke

    pp. 267–277

  17. Indigenous Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Traditional Authority in Taraba State, Nigeria

    John Tobi

    pp. 278–292

  18. Impact of Climate Change on Farmers-Herders’ Conflict in North-East Nigeria

    Bukar Alhaji Mustapha, Maryam Kyari Kaanami, Abubakar Ali

    pp. 293–305

  19. Good Governance and Security Sector Reforms in Nigeria

    V. B. Dandak, A. B. Matawal

    pp. 306–317

  20. Grassroots Authority and Peacebuilding: Traditional Institutions and Inter-Ethnic Conflict Management in Southern Taraba, Nigeria

    Ibrahim Salamatu Manu

    pp. 318–333

  21. Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Organisational Viability in Northeast Nigeria

    Nwosu Chinedu Everest

    pp. 334–352

  22. From Localized Violence to Regional Insecurity: The Drivers and Spillover Mechanisms of Banditry and Kidnaping in Taraba State, Nigeria

    Korna Williams Kajiva, Shaku Justine Orangoholga

    pp. 353–367

  23. Nigeria-Cameroon Obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention: Implications of Ambazonia-Biafra Separatist Agitations

    Clement Peter, Yamte Teri Samaila, Christiana Simon Josiah

    pp. 368–392

  24. Nigeria-China Trade Relations and Economic Development in Nigeria, 2015-2023

    Daniel Amos

    pp. 393–407

  25. Peace Education and Socio-Economic Development in Taraba State, 2015-2024

    John Moses Maikomo, John Joseph

    pp. 408–422

  26. Investigating Preferential Treatment of Inmates and Criminal Justice System in North-Central Nigeria

    Clinton Odeh Agadas, Abdurrahman Imam Nuruddeen, Namaliya Nazeer Mukhtar, Agana E. Achinyang

    pp. 423–438

  27. Evaluating the Role of Traditional and Religious Leadership in Promoting Peace in Taraba State: An Impact Assessment

    Tanko Ibrahim Asetiya, Giwa Ande

    pp. 439–450

  28. Western Education and Peaceful Coexistence in Taraba State: A Study of Communities in Southern Senatorial District

    Irisim Tabki Emmanuel, Ovenaone Jennifer Uniga

    pp. 451–464

  29. Traditional Rulers and Interfaith Dialogue in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

    John Samson Yamusa

    pp. 465–485

  30. Discursive Constructions of Violence: A Study of Media Narratives, Rumor Mongering, and Conflict Escalation in Taraba State, Nigeria

    Giwa Ande

    pp. 486–500

  31. Artisanal Mining and Violent Conflict in Nigeria

    John Tobi

    pp. 501–526

  32. A Decade of Kidnapping in Adamawa and Taraba States, Northeastern Nigeria: Trends in Gender, Time, and Space

    Nucha Suntai Gambo, Grace Moses Ako, Mercy Enocha Shiatia

    pp. 527–540

  33. Women’s Participation in Peace Building and Post-Conflict Recovery: A Case Study of Internally Displaced Communities in Lau Local Government

    Charity Amos

    pp. 541–551

  34. Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders and Peace Building in Taraba State, Nigeria

    Sirajo Isa El-Yakub

    pp. 552–564

  35. Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders and Peace Building in Taraba State, Nigeria

    Ibrahim Salamatu Manu

    pp. 565–579

  36. The Role of Economic Sanctions in International Conflict Resolution: An Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War

    Akpurr Justin Aondohemba, Talatu B. Bello

    pp. 580–593

  37. Farmer-Herder Crisis and Food Security in Northeast Nigeria

    Hamidu Bello Abbare, Nucha Suntai Gambo, Grace Moses

    pp. 594–605

  38. The Impact of Security Agencies on Peacebuilding in Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria

    Caleb Yusuf

    pp. 606–624

  39. Humanitarian Intervention and Refugee Protection: Assessing UNHCR’s Response to the Cameroonian Refugee Crisis in Benue State, Nigeria

    Eunice Dooshima Akume, Nkemakolam Okorie

    pp. 625–647

  40. Civil Society Organizations and Conflict Management in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria

    Rimamshon Tawum, Danjuma Yusuf

    pp. 648–666

  41. The Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Basin: A Strategic Look at Counterinsurgency Results

    Ibrahim Abubakar, Tahir Mustapha Ibrahim

    pp. 667–681

  42. Violent Conflicts and Grassroots Peacebuilding in Taraba State: Understanding Local Peace Processes in Sardauna Local Government Area

    Victoria Daniel Gellah

    pp. 682–700

  43. Women as Victims and Survival of Violent Conflicts in Taraba State

    Kaya Lord Manaseh

    pp. 701–712

  44. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the Socioeconomic Development of Women in the Informal Sector in Taraba State, Nigeria (2019 – 2024)

    Samuel Ibrahim Jatau

    pp. 713–728