By Gbenga Akingbule
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) in collaboration with Sunna TV on Tuesday commence a three-day Train – The -Trainer workshop on new approaches to conflict resolutions and Boko haram afttermatch .
Gatekeepers News reports that the workshop brought together critical stakeholders , including traditional leaders, Islamic leaders officials of the Borno State Government, the Police, Civil Society among others to drive new plans to addressing conflict.
This was made known during the opening of the three-day workshop held at the Prime Lodge Hotel, Maiduguri, the state capital.
The Managing Director Sunnah TV, Alh Mohammed Tukur commend the leadership of NEDC for its unwavering commitment at making ” this programme possible ”
According to him ” This training reflects not just a programme but a commitment to
rebuilding lives, strengthening communities, and sustaining peace in a region long tested by conflict. Our gathering today demonstrates that despite the difficulties we have faced over the years, our resolve for peace , healing, and reintegration remains unshaken.
” The theme of this workshop directly touches our lived reality in
Borno State and the broader North-East. For more than a decade, our communities have suffered the painful consequences of violent extremism. Families have been displaced, trust has been eroded, and many individuals especially youths, have been caught in cycles of trauma and social displacement,”Tukur said.
He added that ” over the next three days, participants will examine critical themes such as: Rehabilitation and integration of repentant individuals,
The role of social media in peacebuilding and responsible communication, transitional justice from an Islamic perspective, approaches to peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of insurgency, and broader methodologies for resolving conflicts in multicultural communities like Borno.”
