The Southern Kaduna conflict

Table of Content

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Methodology……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Key issues in the Southern Kaduna Crisis……………………………………………………………. 5

Local Governance……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

Ethno-religious intolerance…………………………………………………………………………………. 8

Access to resources…………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

Socio-economic opportunities……………………………………………………………………………. 11

Past interventions…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

Strategies for addressing the conflict………………………………………………………………….. 13

Strategies on the issue of local governance………………………………………………………… 13

Strategies on the issue of ethno-religious Intolerance………………………………………….. 14

Strategies on the issue of access to resources……………………………………………………. 14

Strategies on the issue of socio-economic opportunities………………………………………. 15

Introduction

The Southern Kaduna conflict has become one of the pressing challenges in Nigeria given its protraction and intractability. Successive governments have grappled with ending the conflict through a series of inquiries and white papers following recommendations from inquiries. However, the conflict has become daunting given that its triggers are often far removed from its underlying causes. It is for this reason that it has become imperative to critically reflect on these causes and develop sustainable long-term solutions. Hence the relevance of this report.