Peace Declaration (by the Hausa Community)

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Country/entity
Nigeria
Plateau State
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Peace Declaration (by the Hausa Community)
Date
18 May 2013
Agreement status
Unilateral document
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict ( Nigerian Civil War (1967), Delta Unrest (1990 - ), Communal Conflicts (1978 - ), and Boko Haram Insurgency (2009 - ) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
Nigeria - Plateau State Process
Parties
Hausa Steering Committee:
1. Alhaji Umaru Sani, Chairman, [Signed]
2. Hon. Ibrahim Dasuki Salihu Nakande, Vice-Chairman
3. Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim Masallah, member, [Signed]
4. Hon. Nazifi Ahmad, member, [Signed]
5. Engr. Mansur Nakande, member, [Signed]
6. Engr. Hassan Hussaini (mni), member, [Signed]
7. Alhaji Baba Bala Muhammad, Secretary, [Signed]
8. Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim B/Ladi, member, [Signed]
9. Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, Sub Committee Chairman, [Signed]
10. Alhaji Sani Mudi, member
11. Alhaji Haruna Tanko Wada, member, [Signed]
12. Bashiru Shu’aibu Jibrin, member, [Signed]
13. Alhaji Ibrahim Sale Hassan, member, [Signed]
14. Alhaji Muhammad Auwal, member, [Signed]
15. Alhaji Danladi Pasali, member, [Signed]
16. Hon. Aminu Baba, member, [Signed]
Third parties
Humanitarian Dialogue Centre, Geneva
Description
Agreement forms part of the choreography of unilateral pre-negotiation documents between communities of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and is in the same document as the Fulani Declaration of Intent and Position Paper. In addition to the declaration of peace, the agreement contains a position paper by the Hausa. The declaration of peace contains pre-negotiation principles including a guarantee of rights for Hausa, reparations, the creation of a seperate district in Jos North, the implementation of teh 2011 White Paper; implementation of dialogue mechanisms in local and state government; grazing rights; the creation of an independent electoral commission; access on Jos highways; a halt on the denial of places of worship and education; access to burial grounds; increased representation in the security forces.

Agreement document
NG_130519_Hausa Declaration of Peace.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
Groups→Children/youth→Other
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 10. The Hausa Community want the practice of unwarranted blockage of the highway between Barikin-Ladi/Kassa along Jos road, the Abuja-Jos Road and Bukuru-NIPSS Vom Road by irate Berom Youths which is a serious threat to the peace process on the Plateau to be stopped.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
1. The Hausa Community should be guaranteed all the rights and privileges accorded all other ethnic groups in Plateau State as it is incontrovertible that they are bona-fide citizens and indigenes of the State.
Religious groups
Groups→Religious groups→Substantive
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 11. The Hausa Community wants the denial and illegal confiscation of places of worship to be stopped and adequate protection for the exercise of religious freedom be provided for the sake of fairness and justice. The Plateau State authority should intervene and ensure the safety of worship places across the State especially those at Rukuba Road and Tudan Wada in Jos North and that of Barkin Ladi LGA.

Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 15. Finally, the Hausa Community strongly recommend that all Federal agencies, but especially security outfits be represented by both Muslims and Christians to lend credence to justice an fair play anywhere in Nigeria. This will aid the return of peace. As it is now, only in Plateau State can one find all the Federal Government established security outfits headed by only Christians, entrenching fear and suspicion by the Muslims and a semblance of official injustice.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Substantive
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 4. The Hausa Community want a clear unreserved apology given by the Plateau State Government to all those affected by strife, as well as the resettlement of displaced communities back to where they were before the crises and granting of some form of compensation to affected victims of the various carnages who have suffered substantial damages and loss of bread winners.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 9. There must be a level playing ground for all political contests devoid of rigging of elections and imposition of anointed candidates by Plateau State Government through Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASEIC, for peace to be restored which allows the legitimate exercise of constitution rights and democratic freedom. Manipulation of laws or and creation of conflict as a means of disenfranchising our people should be stopped by the State Government and its agencies.
Electoral commission
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 9. There must be a level playing ground for all political contests devoid of rigging of elections and imposition of anointed candidates by Plateau State Government through Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASEIC, for peace to be restored which allows the legitimate exercise of constitution rights and democratic freedom. Manipulation of laws or and creation of conflict as a means of disenfranchising our people should be stopped by the State Government and its agencies.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
[Summary] Agreement faciliated by Humanitarian Dialogue Centre, Geneva.
Traditional/religious leaders
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 5. The Hausa Community recommends that three (3) additional Districts be created in Jos North Local Government Area for Communities including our community while the District of Bukuru be resoted on the present occupant who was selected to the office by the Community since the death of former-District Head – Aljahi Sulaiman Mohammed who died in 2001. Doing these will definitely restore confidence from perceived marginalization and entrench peaceful co-existence and harmony. There is the compelling need to strengthen the Hausa traditional institutions in Jos, Bukuru, Barikin Ladi and Bassa, among others, as a way of cultivating early warning signals in times of crisis.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
Power sharing→Political power sharing→General
Sub-state level
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 15. Finally, the Hausa Community strongly recommend that all Federal agencies, but especially security outfits be represented by both Muslims and Christians to lend credence to justice an fair play anywhere in Nigeria. This will aid the return of peace. As it is now, only in Plateau State can one find all the Federal Government established security outfits headed by only Christians, entrenching fear and suspicion by the Muslims and a semblance of official injustice.
Territorial power sharing
Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Local/municipal government
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 5. The Hausa Community recommends that three (3) additional Districts be created in Jos North Local Government Area for Communities including our community while the District of Bukuru be restored on the present occupant who was selected to the office by the Community since the death of former-District Head – Aljahi Sulaiman Mohammed who died in 2001. Doing these will definitely restore confidence from perceived marginalization and entrench peaceful co-existence and harmony. There is the compelling need to strengthen the Hausa traditional institutions in Jos, Bukuru, Barikin Ladi and Bassa, among others, as a way of cultivating early warning signals in times of crisis.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
1. The Hausa Community should be guaranteed all the rights and privileges accorded all other ethnic groups in Plateau State as it is incontrovertible that they are bona-fide citizens and indigenes of the State.
2. The Hausa Community want their basic rights and privileges guaranteed and protected in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Work
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 3. The Hausa Community want cessation of all forms of discrimination by the Plateau State Government especially in areas of education, employment support such as poverty eradication and provision of social services and amenities to our communities.
Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Education
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 3. The Hausa Community want cessation of all forms of discrimination by the Plateau State Government especially in areas of education, employment support such as poverty eradication and provision of social services and amenities to our communities.

Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 12. In the same vein, Denial of the right to Education and basic amenities to the Hausa Community should be addressed accordingly by the Plateau State Government through all agencies concerned.
Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Adequate standard of living
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 12. In the same vein, Denial of the right to Education and basic amenities to the Hausa Community should be addressed accordingly by the Plateau State Government through all agencies concerned.
Human rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→Social security
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 3. The Hausa Community want cessation of all forms of discrimination by the Plateau State Government especially in areas of education, employment support such as poverty eradication and provision of social services and amenities to our communities.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
Rights related issues→Citizenship→Citizen, general
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
1. The Hausa Community should be guaranteed all the rights and privileges accorded all other ethnic groups in Plateau State as it is incontrovertible that they are bona-fide citizens and indigenes of the State.
Democracy
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
… 9. There must be a level playing ground for all political contests devoid of rigging of elections and imposition of anointed candidates by Plateau State Government through Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASEIC, for peace to be restored which allows the legitimate exercise of constitution rights and democratic freedom. Manipulation of laws or and creation of conflict as a means of disenfranchising our people should be stopped by the State Government and its agencies.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 10. The Hausa Community want the practice of unwarranted blockage of the highway between Barikin-Ladi/Kassa along Jos road, the Abuja-Jos Road and Bukuru-NIPSS Vom Road by irate Berom Youths which is a serious threat to the peace process on the Plateau to be stopped.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 5. The Hausa Community recommends that three (3) additional Districts be created in Jos North Local Government Area for Communities including our community while the District of Bukuru be resoted on the present occupant who was selected to the office by the Community since the death of former-District Head – Aljahi Sulaiman Mohammed who died in 2001. Doing these will definitely restore confidence from perceived marginalization and entrench peaceful co-existence and harmony. There is the compelling need to strengthen the Hausa traditional institutions in Jos, Bukuru, Barikin Ladi and Bassa, among others, as a way of cultivating early warning signals in times of crisis.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 14. The Hausa Community strongly recommend rebuilding of the Jos Main Market which was burnt in 2001 to alleviate hardship suffered by the people and assist in mitigating tension as a way of restoring peace.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Other land rights
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 13. The Hausa Community wants the issue of illegal confiscation of legitimately acquired burial grounds in Jos North, Jos South (Bukuru) and all other places to be addressed urgently. The Hausa Community must be allowed to bury their dead ones at designated grave yards as a mark of assurance for peaceful co-existence.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 8. The Hausa Community recommend that peace can be entrenched with the resuscitation of grazing reserves, and animal rights of way should be enhanced to curtail incessant feud between Fulani herdsmen and farmers as fighting between them always affects the Hausa.
Cultural heritage
Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Tangible
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 13. The Hausa Community wants the issue of illegal confiscation of legitimately acquired burial grounds in Jos North, Jos South (Bukuru) and all other places to be addressed urgently. The Hausa Community must be allowed to bury their dead ones at designated grave yards as a mark of assurance for peaceful co-existence.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
Page 6, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 15. Finally, the Hausa Community strongly recommend that all Federal agencies, but especially security outfits be represented by both Muslims and Christians to lend credence to justice an fair play anywhere in Nigeria. This will aid the return of peace. As it is now, only in Plateau State can one find all the Federal Government established security outfits headed by only Christians, entrenching fear and suspicion by the Muslims and a semblance of official injustice.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 4. The Hausa Community want a clear unreserved apology given by the Plateau State Government to all those affected by strife, as well as the resettlement of displaced communities back to where they were before the crises and granting of some form of compensation to affected victims of the various carnages who have suffered substantial damages and loss of bread winners.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
Transitional justice→Reparations→Material reparations
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 4. The Hausa Community want a clear unreserved apology given by the Plateau State Government to all those affected by strife, as well as the resettlement of displaced communities back to where they were before the crises and granting of some form of compensation to affected victims of the various carnages who have suffered substantial damages and loss of bread winners.
Reconciliation
Page 5, We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;
... 7. The Hausa Community recommend that Government at all levels should set up machinery for constant dialogue amongst the various communities as a way of engendering greater understanding and respect for one another in order to correct misconceptions to bring back peace and harmony.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
Humanitarian Dialogue Centre, Nigeria, https://www.hdcentre.org/activities/jos-plateau-state-nigeria/

Peace Declaration

We propose a way forward and a roadmap leading to a Peace Declaration as follows;

1. The Hausa Community should be guaranteed all the rights and privileges accorded all other ethnic groups in Plateau State as it is incontrovertible that they are bona-fide citizens and indigenes of the State.

2. The Hausa Community want their basic rights and privileges guaranteed and protected in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

3. The Hausa Community want cessation of all forms of discrimination by the Plateau State Government especially in areas of education, employment support such as poverty eradication and provision of social services and amenities to our communities.

4. The Hausa Community want a clear unreserved apology given by the Plateau State Government to all those affected by strife, as well as the resettlement of displaced communities back to where they were before the crises and granting of some form of compensation to affected victims of the various carnages who have suffered substantial damages and loss of bread winners.

5. The Hausa Community recommends that three (3) additional Districts be created in Jos North Local Government Area for Communities including our community while the District of Bukuru be resoted on the present occupant who was selected to the office by the Community since the death of former-District Head – Aljahi Sulaiman Mohammed who died in 2001.

Doing these will definitely restore confidence from perceived marginalization and entrench peaceful co-existence and harmony.

There is the compelling need to strengthen the Hausa traditional institutions in Jos, Bukuru, Barikin Ladi and Bassa, among others, as a way of cultivating early warning signals in times of crisis.

6. The Hausa Community recommend that carefully implementing the White Paper of General Abisoye and Solomon Lar Advisory Committee but especially the White Paper chaired by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice in 2011 will go a long way in resolving most of the contending issues associated with the crisis and restore peace in our communities.

7. The Hausa Community recommend that Government at all levels should set up machinery for constant dialogue amongst the various communities as a way of engendering greater understanding and respect for one another in order to correct misconceptions to bring back peace and harmony.

8. The Hausa Community recommend that peace can be entrenched with the resuscitation of grazing reserves, and animal rights of way should be enhanced to curtail incessant feud between Fulani herdsmen and farmers as fighting between them always affects the Hausa.

9. There must be a level playing ground for all political contests devoid of rigging of elections and imposition of anointed candidates by Plateau State Government through Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASEIC, for peace to be restored which allows the legitimate exercise of constitution rights and democratic freedom.

Manipulation of laws or and creation of conflict as a means of disenfranchising our people should be stopped by the State Government and its agencies.

10. The Hausa Community want the practice of unwarranted blockage of the highway between Barikin-Ladi/Kassa along Jos road, the Abuja-Jos Road and Bukuru-NIPSS Vom Road by irate Berom Youths which is a serious threat to the peace process on the Plateau to be stopped.

11. The Hausa Community wants the denial and illegal confiscation of places of worship to be stopped and adequate protection for the exercise of religious freedom be provided for the sake of fairness and justice.

The Plateau State authority should intervene and ensure the safety of worship places across the State especially those at Rukuba Road and Tudan Wada in Jos North and that of Barkin Ladi LGA.

12. In the same vein, Denial oft eh right to Education and basic amenities to the Hausa Community should be addressed accordingly by the Plateau State Government through all agencies concerned.

13. The Hausa Community wants the issue of illegal confiscation of legitimately acquired burial grounds in Jos North, Jos South (Bukuru) and all other places to be addressed urgently.

The Hausa Community must be allowed to bury their dead ones at designated grave yards as a mark of assurance for peaceful co-existence.

14. The Hausa Community strongly recommend rebuilding of the Jos Main Market which was burnt in 2001 to alleviate hardship suffered by the people and assist in mitigating tension as a way of restoring peace.

15. Finally, the Hausa Community strongly recommend that all Federal agencies, but especially security outfits be represented by both Muslims and Christians to lend credence to justice an fair play anywhere in Nigeria.

This will aid the return of peace.

As it is now, only in Plateau State can one find allt he Federal Government established security outfits headed by only Christians, entrenching fear and suspicion by the Muslims and a semblance of official injustice.

16. Islam is a religion built on peace and justice.

The religion calls on persons in authority to always be fair and just, to all manner of people under their authority.

It also admonishes all its adherents to live peacefully among themselves and their neighbors.

The Hausa Community therefore recommend that all communities beseech the Almighty God to guide and protect us all as we strive to have a just and peaceful society at all levels.

This is the Hausa Community declaration of Peace.

Alhaji Umaru Sani, Chairman, [Signed]

Hon. Ibrahim Dasuki Salihu Nakande, Vice-Chairman

Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim Masallah, member, [Signed]

Hon. Nazifi Ahmad, member, [Signed]

Engr.

Mansur Nakande, member, [Signed]

Engr.

Hassan Hussaini (mni), member, [Signed]

Alhaji Baba Bala Muhammad, Secretary, [Signed]

Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim B/Ladi, member, [Signed]

Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, Sub Committee Chairman, [Signed]

Alhaji Sani Mudi, member

Alhaji Haruna Tanko Wada, member, [Signed]

Bashiru Shu’aibu Jibrin, member, [Signed]

Alhaji Ibrahim Sale Hassan, member, [Signed]

Alhaji Muhammad Auwal, member, [Signed]

Alhaji Danladi Pasali, member, [Signed]

Hon. Aminu Baba, member, [Signed]