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Southern Plateau Peace Declaration

  • Country/entity

    Nigeria
    Plateau State
  • Region

    Africa (excl MENA)
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name

    Southern Plateau Peace Declaration
  • Date

    22 Dec 2016
  • Agreement status

    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement

    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level

    Intrastate/local conflict ()
  • Stage

    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature

    Inter-group
  • Peace process

    Nigeria - Plateau State Process
  • Parties

    Signed by members of the six Local Government Areas participating in the dialogue along with witnesses.

    A. Founding Signatories

    1. Langtang North LGA:
    i. Bogghom Steering Committee
    1.Kankimes Dongo - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Pankwal Ganglang - Religious Leader
    3. Danlami Angwa - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Maisamari Tims - Rep of Trad Council
    5. Alheri Musa - Woman Leader
    6. Sallah Yakubu - Youth Leader

    ii. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Abubakar Mapindi - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Alh. Umar Usman - Rep of Trad Council
    3. Adamu Jibrin - Religious Leader
    4. Haruna Ibrahim - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Maimuna Musa - Women Leader
    6. Ahmadi Haruna - Youth Leader

    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    1. Alh. Mustapha Bashar - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Adamu Babale - Religious Leader
    3. Abdullahi Lawan - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Haj Abu Adamu - Women Leader
    5. Awalu Bappa - Youth Leader
    6. Aliyu Magaji - Rep of Trad Council

    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    1. Asogwa Collins - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Ugweya C. Ekene - Religious Leader
    3. Elias Ugo Ike - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Gabriel Obi - Rep of Trad Council
    5. Eucharia Okereke - Women Leader
    6. Joseph Okoye - Youth Leader

    v. Ngas Steering Committee
    1. Gokir Ishaya Y. - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Nde Gosoji Gofwen - Rep of Tradi Council
    3. Nde Kassam U. Jurdima - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Rev. Nbimor Lawrence - Religious Leader
    5. Patience I. Gokir - Women Leader
    6. Kutdangme Goyol - Youth Leader

    vi. Pan Steering Committee
    1. Tobias Dachelem - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Nda Peter Dakam - Rep of Trad Council
    3. Hakuri D. Friday - Religious Leader
    4. Oliver Dawam - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Butrim Lami - Women Leader
    6. Bazak D. Isaac - Youth Leader

    vii. Tarok Steering Committee
    1. Benjamin Vyapbong - Youth Leader
    2. Dauda Nimyel - Rep. of Trad. Council
    3. Kamdip Binvem - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Nankur Ponzhi Nbin - Religious Leader
    5. Vera L. Binven - Woman Leader
    6. Lohdip Gambo - Dev/Cul Association

    viii. Yoruba Steering Committee
    1. Reuben Akande - Dev/Cul Association
    2. Joshua Alagbe - Religious Leader
    3. Jide Abiodun - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Kunle Adegun - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Adeliti Abilowu - Women Leader
    6. Kehinde Oyedeji - Youth Leader

    B. Signature by the following Witnesses:
    Cephas Nimmeel
    Dombin Jairus
    Bashar Bala M.

    2. Langtang South LGA

    i. Bogghom Steering Committee
    1. Samson Yusuf - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Hashimu Salihu Mohammed - Religious Leader
    3. Ahmadu Marie Manga - Rep of Trad. Council
    4. Nichodemus Walnyim - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Esther Moses - Women Leader
    6. Iliya Bako Butko - Youth Leader

    ii. Chief Priest Steering Committee
    1. Yenpon Barkon - Ponzhi Zhishi Nbin
    2. Ponfa Shamak - Ponzhi Nimbou Nbin
    3. Lohtim James - Women Leader
    4. Kurtim Rwanko - Ponzhi Nbin
    5. Zingchak Wuyep - Ponzhi Nbin
    6. Laven Adamu - Ponzhi Nzin

    iii. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Ardo Ahmadu Maiyashi - Respected Opinion Leader
    2. Ja'o Galdi - Religious Leader
    3. Hamza Abdullahi - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Jalo Buba - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Hafsattu Ahmadu - Women Leader
    6. Alh. Abubakar - Youth Leader

    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    1. Denis Okeke - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Batholomew Chime - Religious Leader
    3. Ekechukwu Oneke - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Igwemmadu Benjamin - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Rose Odoagbora - Women Leader
    6. Uche Nduka - Youth Leader

    v. Mwaghavul Steering Committee
    1. Emmanuel Gubiring - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Rev. Abednego Tolshak - Religious Leader
    3. Nickson Ishaya - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Jwet John Joshua - Dev/Cul Association Leaders
    5. Nankam Tanko - Women Leader
    6. Andarawus Funkop - Youth Leader

    vi. Ngas Steering Committee
    1. Zangbe Bangs - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Bulus Laimwa - Religious Leaders
    3. Nde Yilkudi Tanimu - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Goladi Tafor - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    5. Tamwa Ezekiel Nyentel - Women Leader
    6. Jilang Golgak Yohanna - Youth Leader

    vii. Pan Steering Committee
    1. Hon. Thomas Wus - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Pst Donatus James - Religious Leader
    3. Emmanuel Dakogol - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Dachen Y. John - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Victoria Daniang - Women Leader
    6. Linus Damuan - Youth Leader

    viii. Tehl Steering Committee
    1. Emmanuel Nyentel - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. James Meltam Peter - Religious Leader
    3. Jospeh D. Nimlang - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Bala Ubandoma - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Esther Lagurum - Women Leader
    6. Fwangwai Mankuk - Youth Leader

    ix. Tarok Steering Committee
    1. Chief Nimmah Dauda - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Patric Nanfa Adamu - Religious Leader
    3. Chief Benson Dauda - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Chief Tahven Tentur - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Rebecca Nimmah Dauda - Women Leader
    6. Zingko V. John - Youth Leader

    x. Tiv Steering Committee
    1. Eld Augustine Tyav - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Longee Umaru - Religious Leader
    3. Augustine Hom - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Peter Uloho - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Laruba Mtem - Women Leader
    6. Paul Kofi - Youth Leader

    Signed by the following Witnesses:
    Gambo Jonah Bonven
    Rev. [Unintelligible] B. Lakong
    [Unintelligible]

    3. Mikang LGA

    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Alh. Tashi Musa - Respected Opinion Leader
    2. Abubakar Musa - Religious Leader
    3. Adamu Yamma - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Ardo Yaware Abdullahi - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Haj. Jumai - Woman Leader
    6. Alh. Rufai Adamu - Youth Leader

    ii. Hausa Steering Committee
    1. Rabiu Zubairu Lamlang - Religious Leader
    2. Yusuf Isa - Rep. of Trad. Council
    3. Alh. Lawandi Haladu - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader
    4. Mal. Dauda Maizabira - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Salamatu Yahaya - Woman Leader
    6. Hamisu Muhammed - Youth Leader

    iii. Koenoem Steering Committee
    1. [Unintelligible] - Youth Leader
    2. Linus Wormut - Religious Leader
    3. [Unintelligible] - Respected Opintion Leader
    4. David Longzalang - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Rahap Daniel - Woman Leader
    6. Latu Betoeng - Dev/Cul Association Leader

    iv. Ngas Steering Committee
    1. Nde Ibrahim Golam - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Pst. Daniel Ngongu - Religious Leader
    3. Wudelwe Gofup - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Nenmene Gopet - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Christiana Jaksham - Woman Leader
    6. Michael Chindo - Youth Leader

    v. Piapung Steering Committee
    1. HRH Eurene Nashel - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Yohanna Pienswang - Religious Leader
    3. Shepduut Kaklek - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4.
    5. Noepmup Elias - Woman Leader
    6. Jacob Kangyep - Youth Leader

    vi. Tal Steering Committee
    1. Habila K.P. Wotlai - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Rev. Monday M. Matthew - Religious Leader
    3. Meshak Longna'an - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. John K Wotlai - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Bilhatu Johnah - Woman Leader
    6. Andrew Bonglek - Youth Leader

    vii. Tarok Steering Committee
    1. Simon Dindam - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Yohanna Bio - Religious Leader
    3. Ventim Chirta - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Lohtim Fazing - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Victoria Rims - Woman Leader
    6. Jacob Dogara - Youth Leader

    viii. Tehl Steering Committee
    1. Hon. Danladi Kumsha - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Pst. Nuhu Diweng - Religious Leader
    3. Timothy Daniel - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Peter Ga'am - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Margaret Garba - Woman Leader
    6. Joshua Kopjen - Youth Leader

    ix. Youm Steering Committee
    1. Monday Dangtis - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Albert Kromsing - Religious Leader
    3. Ishaku Fanto - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Twaryoum Tobias Kromda - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Annah Magaji - Woman Leader
    6. Chrisantus Fan - Youth Leader

    Signed by the following Witnesses:
    Dajen Shepdui
    Adamu Leknaan

    4. Qua'an Pan LGA

    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Muhammad Muhammad - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Mallam Buhari Tukur - Religious Leader
    3. Babangida Abdulrahaman - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Usman Maina - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Salamatu Salihu Sambo - Woman Leader
    6. Muhammad Hadi Muhmud - Youth Leader

    ii. Goemai Steering Committee
    1. Miskoom Jikyen Linus Njin - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Miskoom Maimato Bature - Religious Leader
    3. HRH Donatus Mikat - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Alh. Haruna Maimako - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Mr. Jospeh Miapyil - Youth Leader
    6. Mrs. Rita Dongsan Buba - Woman Leader

    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    1. Sani Dahiru - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Suleiman Ibrahim - Religious Leader
    3. Haruna Hudu - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Mustapha Hamza - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Aisha Sabo - Woman Leader
    6. Abubakar D. Shaibu - Youth Leader

    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    1. Jossy U.M. Obiagba - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Onyema Nnaji - Religious Leader
    3. Charles Okwonkwo - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Anayo Agbo - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    5. Mercy Gilbert - Woman Leader
    6. Emeka Nwangwu - Youth Leader

    v. Pan Steering Committee
    1. Mr. Mark Dachi - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Rev. Ayuba Bitrus - Religous Leader
    3. Hon. Sunday John Dachen - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Miskagam Ignitius D. Didel - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Angelina N. Da'ang - Woman Leader
    6. Cletus Datong - Youth Leader

    vi. Ngas Steeting Committee
    1. Aaron Chinke - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Rev. Wulenka Bangs - Religious Leader
    3. Christopher Gonet - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. John Ji'ah - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Martina Angulu - Woman Leader
    6. Bangs Gombit - Youth Leader

    vii. Tal Steering Committee
    1. Anthony N. Gotus - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Emmanuel John - Religious Leader
    3. Tamar Njin - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Maikasuwa Tal - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Sartang Philemon - Woman Leader
    6. Luka Vuelkat - Youth Leader

    Signed by the following Witnesses:
    Nuhu
    Rev. Ayuba Bitrus
    Muhammed Idris

    5. Shendam LGA

    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Ismaila Isah Pate - Religious Leader
    2. Sa'idu Aliyu - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    3. Alh. Abdullahi Ibrahim Pate - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Abubakar Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Hauwa Ado - Woman Leder
    6. Salihu Musa Abubakar - Youth Leader

    ii. Goemai Steering Committee
    1. Biringmiap K. Linus - Youth Leader
    2. Fidelis Longban - Religious Leader
    3. Miskoom Shalsuk T. Thomas - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Miskoom Timothy Parlong - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Bernadette Gwamen - Woman Leader
    6. Langkwap Totlong - Rep. of Trad. Council

    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    1. Alh. Dantala Yarima Goshi - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Mal. Abubakar Jibirin - Religious Leader
    3. Mamman Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Abdulrahaman Abubakar - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    5. Hauwa Yusuf - Woman Leader
    6. Aminu Ibrahim Aminu - Youth Leader

    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    1. Chris O. Njoku - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Michael Ede - Religious Leader
    3. Chief Nicholas Ajah - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Chris Onyedi - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Akagha Caroline - Woman Leader
    6. Chizoba Nwaokeke - Youth Leader

    v. Jarawa Steering Committee
    1. Abdullahi D. Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader
    2. Mal. Abdulkarim Salihu - Religious Leader
    3. Abdul Yakubu Haruna - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Alh. Hassan Galadima - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Haj. Hashiya Aduma - Woman Leader
    6. Suleiman Baraya - Youth Leader

    vi. Jukun Steering Committee
    1. Bala James - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Lyande Audu - Religious Leader
    3. Samuel Adeka - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Bulus Tafida - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Martha Sangmen - Woman Leader
    6. Emmanuel Tafida - Youth Leader

    vii. Mhiship Steering Committee
    1. Ntuhun James Dan - Respected Opinion Leader
    2. Philip Dabis - Religious Leader
    3. Chief Michael Dawak - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Michael Dapam - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    5. Afiniki Anthony - Woman Leader
    6. Ntuhun Bitrus Mundi - Youth Leader

    viii. Mupun Steering Committee
    1. Da Andrew Chetnan - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Francis Fwangle - Religious Leader
    3. Sabo Mwansat - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. John Jidauna - Dev/Cul Assciation Minister
    5. Esther Nendi Kadaura - Woman Leader
    6. Danjuma M. Clement - Youth Leader

    ix. Mwahghavul Steering Committee
    1. Bitrus S. Dabish - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Rev. Samuel Silas - Religious Leader
    3. Umaru Daben - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Michael Panle - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Longdi Bitrus - Woman Leader
    6. Apolos Sunday - Youth Leader

    x. Ngas Steering Committee
    1. Nde Yusuf Deshi Howok - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Garshion Lekyilla - Religious Leader
    3. Gofwen Yilwok - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Nde Daniel Fwenji - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Matwok Namwolk - Woman Leader
    6. Wangak Samuel - Youth Leader

    xi. Pan Steering Committee
    1. Boniface Datoel - Dec/Cul Association Leader
    2. Pius Daya - Religious Leader
    3. Donald Damar - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Danjuma Lucas - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Eunice Daniang - Woman Leader
    6. Yilma Hyacinth Dapak - Youth Leader

    xii. Piapung Steering Committee
    1. James M. Bakgwim - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Hon. Danlami L. Dalkwang - Religious Leader
    3. Hon. Yohanna N. Bongphes - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Na'anbuet Longsu - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Dinatu Dauda Lengkop - Women Leader
    6. Alh. Ahmadu Kungdap - Youth Leader

    xiii. Tarok Steering Committee
    1. Yilkur Sunday - Rep. of Trad. Council
    2. Rev. Michael N. Benson - Religious Leader
    3. Lohcwat K. Kusa - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    4. Chief Kotur Godfrey Miri - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Rose Wapdang - Women Leader
    6. Famam Tanko S. - Youth Leader

    xiv. Tehl Steering Committee
    1. Hon. Denis D. Mankum - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Rev. Wayok Pebuap - Religious Leader
    3. Joseph Wurtam - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Yitehl Petpai Daitei - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Alheri Mathew - Woman Leader
    6. Mathew Gyet - Youth Leader

    xv. Tiv Steering Committee
    1. Terzungwe Titus - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Joseph Tseer - Religious Leader
    3. Paul Unzughul - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Kulegwa Atile - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Mbatem Dornan - Women Leader
    6. Sabastin Atswega - Youth Leader

    Signed by the following Witnesses:
    Danjuma A. Caleb
    Rev Kengshal Amos
    [Unintelligible]
    Ishaka A. Guhis

    6. Wase LGA

    i. Bashar Steering Committee
    1. Shuaibu Musa - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Tanko Azim - Religious Leader
    3. Saidu Umar Shar - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Alh. Baba Bashar - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. [Unintelligible] - Woman Leader
    6. Ladi Sale Sherrif - Youth Leader

    ii. Bogghom Steering Committee
    1. Suleiman Bello - Religious Leader
    2. Suleiman Bello - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    3. Gongkhas Y. Abubakar - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Mohammadu Adamu - Respected Opinion Leader
    5. Hauwa Garba - Woman Leader
    6. Musa Ismaila - Youth Leader

    iii. Fulani Steering Committee
    1. Alh. Inusa Mafindi - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Abdullahi M. Abubakar - Religious Leader
    3. Musa H. Ardo - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Yunusa Ibrahim Baba - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Haj. Hashiya Ibrahim Lawal - Woman Leader
    6. Ya'u Muh'd Inuwa - Youth Leader

    iv. Hausa Steering Committee
    1. Abdullahi Salihu - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Yusuf Danrimi - Religious Leader
    3. A. Kabiru Babanjika - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Mal. Ibrahim Lasan - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Haj. Hauwa Dauda - Woman Leader
    6. Mal. Muda Ahmad - Youth Leader

    v. Jhar Steering Committee
    1. Hon. Musa Sa'ad - Dev/Cul Association Leader
    2. Ibrahim Garga - Religious Leader
    3. Alh. Yahay Bako - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Baraya Abubakar - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Haj. Nanu Madaki - Religious Leeader
    6. Hon. Isa Arab - Youth Leader

    vi. Jukun Steering Committee
    1. Tanko D. Noma - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader
    2. Sardauna Adogo - Religious Leader
    3. Audu Bello - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Dangvuni Danladi - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Waku Asi - Woman Leader
    6. Musa Tafida Asi - Youth Leader

    vii. Pan Steering Committee
    1. Sale Dagoon - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader
    2. Emmanuel Dagap - Religious Leader
    3. Tanko Daniang - Rep. of Trad. Council
    4. Na'anmi Daniang - Woman Leader
    5. Blessing Dan - Woman Leader
    6. Ngongs Spboen - Youth Leader

    viii. Tarok Steering Committee
    1. Lohbut Jangle - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader
    2. Rev. Gongfa Nanfa Velle - Religious Leader
    3. Hon. Cepphas Z. Nimmyel - Respected Opinion Leader
    4. Johnson S. Ntyem - Rep. of Trad. Council
    5. Vera L. Binvem - Woman Leader
    6. Karnak Domla - Youth Leader

    Signed by the following Witnesses:
    Alh. Ibrahim Jallo
    Signed by the Chairs of Chairs of Steering Committees in Southern Plateau:
    1. Gokir Ishaya Y - Langtang North
    2. Goladi Tafo - Langtang South
    3. Hon. Danladi Kumsha Ch - Mikang
    4. Mr. Mark Dachi - Qua'an Pan
    5. Hon. Denis D. Mankum - Shendam
    6. Abdullahi Salihuu - Wase
    7. Mrs. Benedicta Gwamen - Shendam (Chair of Women Chairs)

    B. Witnesses
    Signed by His Excellency and other Special Guests
    1. Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong - Executive Governor of Plateau State
    2. Mallam Nuhu Ribado - Chairman of the Occasion
    3. HRH Alh. Dr. Muhammad Sambo Haruna - Emir of Wase, Deputy Chairman of Plateau State Traditional Council
    4. Mrs. Angela Adeoye - Keynote Speaker, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos
    5. Mr. Joseph Lengmang - DG Plateau State Peace-building
    6. HRH Nimnan [Unintelligible] - Ponzhi Zinn
    7. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
    8. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
    9. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
    10. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
    11. [Unintelligible] - Chairman Lgt/North
    12. [Unintelligible] - Chairman L/South
    13. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
    14. [Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]
  • Third parties

    Signed by members of the six Local Government Areas participating in the dialogue along with witnesses. Witnesses: Signed by the Chairman of Local Government Councils: 1. Hon Dan Dul - Langtang North LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman 2. Hon. Nicholas Vongsing - Langtang South LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman 3. Hon. Ezekial Vuelgap - Mikang LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman 4. Hon. Andrew A. Yenkwo - Qua'an Pan LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman 5. Miskoom Alex Na'antuam - Shendam LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman 6. Hon. Ado Buba Abubakar - Wase LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman Witnesses: Lead Mediator and Advisors of HD 1. Alice Wairimu Nderitu - Lead Mediator 2. Prof. John Dung-Gwom - HD Advisor 3. Prof. Joseph Jemkur - HD Advisor 4. Salihu Musa Umar - HD Advisor C. Joining Signatories Signed by Community Chairs, HD Jos and Southern Kaduna Hon. Idris Mate - MHR D. Welcoming Signatories Signed by National and International Communities [Unintelligible] - USA [Unintelligible] - German Embassy
  • Description

    This agreement was negotiated by representatives by communities in six local government areas in Southern Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria. It acknowledged the causes of the conflict and sets out recommendations and commitments to stop violence and heal divisions between their communities.


Groups

  • Children/youth
    Groups→Children/youth→Rhetorical
    Page 1, Preamble
    The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process initiated in June, 2016, has brought together community representatives from Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikand, Shendam, Qua'an-Pan and Was Local Government Areas. They represented their communities in their capacity as Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders


    Page 2, Section I
    Concerned that experiences of violence, killings, cattle rustling, armed banditry, crop destruction, land/boundary disputes, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, youth unemployment, intolerance and the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) amongst others require a multi-track intervention in order to minimize their degeneration into avoidable violent conflicts.


    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 2, Section I
    Also determine to fight criminality through the provision of credible intelligence to security agents as well as create the opportunities for gainful employment of the youth and provision of relief to IDPs.


    Page 3, Section II
    In addition, internal conflicts within the zone have equally generated flows in arms and displacement of populations as well as increased the wave of drugs and substance abuse, youth unemployment, and general insecurity in the area.


    Page 3, Section II
    This will be further buttressed in the capacity of traditional, religious, communities, women and youth leaders
    are improved, and the values of this dialogue process internalized leading to sustainable peace in Southern Plateau.


    Page 4, Section IV
    Encouraging the youth to seek gainful employment and avoid indulgence in criminality and social vices.
    Groups→Children/youth→Substantive
    Page 5, Section V
    The Government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud.


    Page 5, Section V
    The Government should formulate and implement appropriate financing mechanism policies at the Local Government and State levels that promote the employment of women and youth so as to give them more access to micro finance and investment opportunities in trade.


    Page 6, Section VII
    Improve the representation of women, youth and persons with disability in efforts to address inter communal conflicts and commit to ensure gender inclusion elements across all activities in the implementation plans of this Declaration.
  • Disabled persons
    Groups→Disabled persons→Substantive
    Page 6, Section VII
    Improve the representation of women, youth and persons with disability in efforts to address inter communal conflicts and commit to ensure gender inclusion elements across all activities in the implementation plans of this Declaration.
  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
    Page 4, Section IV
    Support for the values of tolerance, multi-religious and multi-ethnic harmony.
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Anti-discrimination
    Page 4, Section IV
    Ending discrimination labeling or stereotyping of individuals and groups on the account of their religious or ethnicity.
  • Religious groups
    Groups→Religious groups→Rhetorical
    Page 1, Preamble
    The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process initiated in June, 2016, has brought together community representatives from Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikand, Shendam, Qua'an-Pan and Was Local Government Areas. They represented their communities in their capacity as Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders.


    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 3, Section II
    This will be further buttressed in the capacity of traditional, religious, communities, women and youth leaders are improved, and the values of this dialogue process internalized leading to sustainable peace in Southern Plateau.


    Page 4, Section IV
    Support for the values of tolerance, multi-religious and ethnic harmony.


    Page 6, Section X
    We representing the participating communities in the Southern Plateau Peace Dialogue Process have been a deeply divided society, polarized along social and religious lines and even cultural activities. In the discussions we realised that we all share the desire that this was not the case.
    Groups→Religious groups→Anti-discrimination
    Page 4, Section IV
    Ending discrimination labeling or stereotyping of individuals and groups on the account of their religious or ethnicity.
    Groups→Religious groups→Substantive
    Page 5, Section V
    The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud.
  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons
    Groups→Refugees/displaced persons→Rhetorical
    Page 2, Section I
    Concerned that experiences of violence, killings, cattle rustling, armed banditry, crop destruction, land/boundary disputes, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, youth unemployment, intolerance and the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) amongst others require a multi-track intervention in order to minimize their degeneration into avoidable violent conflicts.


    Page 2, Section I
    Also determine to fight criminality through the provision of credible intelligence to security agents as well as create the opportunities for gainful employment of the youth and provision of relief to IDPs.


    Page 3, Section II
    In addition, internal conflicts within the zone have equally generated flows in arms and displacement of populations as well as increased the wave of drugs and substance abuse, youth unemployment, and general insecurity in the area.


    Page 3, Section II
    Therefore, to a large extent, it is our belief that a lot of killings, violence, displacement of people, destruction of homes and property, armed banditry, land disputes/border clashes and cattle rustling are all avoidable if all stakeholders and government at all levels become more proactive.


    Page 4, Section IV
    Working together for the return and resettlement of displaced persons.


    Page V, Section V
    The Federal Government should recruit, deploy and adequately fund more security agents to man our national borders and provide security services at volatile/flash point areas. It should give effect to its national policy proposal of state/community policing, grazing/ranching policy and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in such a manner that is acceptable by the people and ensure peaceful co-existence.
  • Social class
    Groups→Social class→Rhetorical
    Page 6, Section X
    We representing the participating communities in the Southern Plateau Peace Dialogue Process have been a deeply divided society, polarized along social and religious lines and even cultural activities. In the discussions we realized that we all share the desire that this was not the case.

Gender

  • Women, girls and gender
    Page 1, Preamble
    The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process initiated in June, 2016, has brought together community representatives from Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikand, Shendam, Qua'an-Pan and Was Local Government Areas. They represented their communities in their capacity as Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders.


    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 3, Section II
    This will be further buttressed in the capacity of traditional, religious, communities, women and youth leaders are improved, and the values of this dialogue process internalized leading to sustainable peace in Southern Plateau.


    Page 5, Section V
    The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud.


    Page 5, Section V
    The Government should formulate and implement appropriate financing mechanism policies at the Local Government and State levels to promote the employment of women and youth so as to give then more access to micro finance and investment opportunities in trade.


    Page 6, Section VII
    Improve representation of women, youth and persons with disability in efforts to address inter communal conflict and commit to ensure gender inclusion elements across all activities in the implementation plans of this Declaration.

    Page 8-11, A. Founding Signatories
    1. Langtang North LGA:
    i. Bogghom Steering Committee
    5. Alheri Musa - Woman Leader
    ii. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Maimuna Musa - Women Leader
    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    4. Haj Abu Adamu - Women Leader
    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    5. Eucharia Okereke - Women Leader
    v. Ngas Steering Committee
    5. Patience I. Gokir - Women Leader
    vi. Pan Steering Committee
    5. Butrim Lami - Women Leader
    vii. Tarok Steering Committee
    5. Vera L. Binven - Woman Leader
    viii. Yoruba Steering Committee
    5. Adeliti Abilowu - Women Leader

    Page 12-16, A. Founding Signatories
    2. Langtang South LGA
    i. Bogghom Steering Committee
    5. Esther Moses - Women Leader
    ii. Chief Priest Steering Committee
    3. Lohtim James - Women Leader
    iii. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Hafsattu Ahmadu - Women Leader
    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    5. Rose Odoagbora - Women Leader
    v. Mwaghavul Steering Committee
    5. Nankam Tanko - Women Leader
    vi. Ngas Steering Committee
    5. Tamwa Ezekiel Nyentel - Women Leader
    vii. Pan Steering Committee
    5. Victoria Daniang - Women Leader
    viii. Tehl Steering Committee
    5. Esther Lagurum - Women Leader
    ix. Tarok Steering Committee
    5. Rebecca Nimmah Dauda - Women Leader
    x. Tiv Steering Committee
    5. Laruba Mtem - Women Leader

    Page 17-21, A. Founding Signatories
    3. Mikang LGA
    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Haj. Jumai - Woman Leader
    ii. Hausa Steering Committee
    5. Salamatu Yahaya - Woman Leader
    iii. Koenoem Steering Committee
    5. Rahap Daniel - Woman Leader
    iv. Ngas Steering Committee
    5. Christiana Jaksham - Woman Leader
    v. Piapung Steering Committee
    5. Noepmup Elias - Woman Leader
    vi. Tal Steering Committee
    5. Bilhatu Johnah - Woman Leader
    vii. Tarok Steering Committee
    5. Victoria Rims - Woman Leader
    viii. Tehl Steering Committee
    5. Margaret Garba - Woman Leader
    ix. Youm Steering Committee
    5. Annah Magaji - Woman Leader

    Page 22-25, A. Founding Signatories
    4. Qua'an Pan LGA
    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Salamatu Salihu Sambo - Woman Leader
    ii. Goemai Steering Committee
    6. Mrs. Rita Dongsan Buba - Woman Leader
    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    5. Aisha Sabo - Woman Leader
    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    5. Mercy Gilbert - Woman Leader
    v. Pan Steering Committee
    5. Angelina N. Da'ang - Woman Leader
    vi. Ngas Steeting Committee
    5. Martina Angulu - Woman Leader
    vii. Tal Steering Committee
    5. Sartang Philemon - Woman Leader

    Page 26-33, A. Founding Signatories
    5. Shendam LGA
    i. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Hauwa Ado - Woman Leader
    ii. Goemai Steering Committee
    5. Bernadette Gwamen - Woman Leader
    iii. Hausa Steering Committee
    5. Hauwa Yusuf - Woman Leader
    iv. Igbo Steering Committee
    5. Akagha Caroline - Woman Leader
    v. Jarawa Steering Committee
    5. Haj. Hashiya Aduma - Woman Leader
    vi. Jukun Steering Committee
    5. Martha Sangmen - Woman Leader
    vii. Mhiship Steering Committee
    5. Afiniki Anthony - Woman Leader
    viii. Mupun Steering Committee
    5. Esther Nendi Kadaura - Woman Leader
    ix. Mwahghavul Steering Committee
    5. Longdi Bitrus - Woman Leader
    x. Ngas Steering Committee
    5. Matwok Namwolk - Woman Leader
    xi. Pan Steering Committee
    5. Eunice Daniang - Woman Leader
    xii. Piapung Steering Committee
    5. Dinatu Dauda Lengkop - Women Leader
    xiii. Tarok Steering Committee
    5. Rose Wapdang - Women Leader
    xiv. Tehl Steering Committee
    5. Alheri Mathew - Woman Leader
    xv. Tiv Steering Committee
    5. Mbatem Dornan - Women Leader

    Page 34-37, A. Founding Signatories
    6. Wase LGA
    i. Bashar Steering Committee
    5. [Unintelligible] - Woman Leader
    ii. Bogghom Steering Committee
    5. Hauwa Garba - Woman Leader
    iii. Fulani Steering Committee
    5. Haj. Hashiya Ibrahim Lawal - Woman Leader
    iv. Hausa Steering Committee
    5. Haj. Hauwa Dauda - Woman Leader
    vi. Jukun Steering Committee
    5. Waku Asi - Woman Leader
    vii. Pan Steering Committee
    4. Na'anmi Daniang - Woman Leader
    5. Blessing Dan - Woman Leader
    viii. Tarok Steering Committee
    5. Vera L. Binvem - Woman Leader

    Page 38,
    Signed by the Chairs of Chairs of Steering Committees in Southern Plateau:
    7. Mrs. Benedicta Gwamen - Shendam (Chair of Women Chairs)
  • 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

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society
    Page 1, Preamble
    The dialogue process has also generated a number of relevant recommendations for the implementation of the Local, State, and Federal Governments. The recommendations were also made for the Communities, Security Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).


    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 3-4, Section III
    This is in addition to the several efforts of the communities, religious institutions and Non-governmental organizations.


    Page 5, Section V
    The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud. These leaders will in turn be proactive in sensitizing their people on the dangers of violence and criminality. In addition, they should imbibe ethical standards and serve as role models to their people.


    Page 5, Section V
    HD/NGOs and CSOs should build the capacity of all stakeholders in conflict resolution; provide expert advice, material assistance and skills/empowerment to communities.


    Page 6, Section VI
    We strongly believe that in order to consolidate and institutionalize the gains so far achieved under the dialogue process, we have agreed to develop enduring peace and non-violent methods and mechanisms at the community level to be called Tension Management Network. This will link early warning of violent conflict to early response.


    Page 7, Section X
    We require the support and encouragement of our communities, the Government and civil society for us to contribute to an increased stability in Southern Plateau.
  • Traditional/religious leaders
    Page 1, Preamble
    The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process initiated in June, 2016, has brought together community representatives from Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikand, Shendam, Qua'an-Pan and Was Local Government Areas. They represented their communities in their capacity as Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders.


    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 3, Section II
    This will be further buttressed in the capacity of traditional, religious, communities, women and youth leaders are improved, and the values of this dialogue process internalized leading to sustainable peace in Southern Plateau.


    Page 3-4, Section III
    This is in addition to the several efforts of the communities, religious institutions, and non-governmental organizations.


    Page 5, Section V
    The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud. These leaders will in turn be proactive in sensitizing their people on the dangers of violence and criminality. In addition, they should imbibe ethical standards and serve as role models to their people.
  • Public administration
    Page 2, Section I
    Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.


    Page 3, Section III
    Among the several efforts aimed at containing the eruption of violence in Southern Plateau are:
    • Justice Jummai Sankey Commission of Inquiry, 2001.
    • Emir of Zazzau Committee, 2003.
    • Justice Felicia Dusu Committee, 2003.
    • The Presidential Peace Committee, 2004.
    • Declaration of State of Emergency under Gen. Chris Ali, 2004.
    • The Plateau Resolve, 2004.
    • M.G. Izam Administrative Panel, 2005.
    • Justice Rakiya Constance Momoh Judicial Commission, 2006.


    Page 4, Section V
    Furthermore, standing committees including major stakeholders should intervene and mediate on cattle rustling and routes, farmer/grazer clashes and related issues.


    Page 4-5, Section V
    On the part of the Plateau State Government, we recommend that the activities of the Plateau State Peace-Building Agency (PSPBA), Operation Rainbow, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Plateau State Geographic Information System (PLAGIS), State Boundary Commission and Plateau State Inter-Religious Council should be mainstreamed and made to benefit local governments and communities.
  • Constitution

    No specific mention.


Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing

    No specific mention.


Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general
    Page 1, Preamble
    We make this declaration against the background of improved understanding of our differences and issues that unite us with a desire to deliberately spare our individual and collective communities from the ominous consequences of killings, arson, destruction of crops and property, dislocation of populations and general insecurity unleashed on our peoples, environment and economy.


    Page 2, Section I
    Determine to promote the values of peaceful co-existence, tolerance, and respect for rule of law, collective problem resolution amongst and between our various communities.


    Page 3, Section II
    Therefore, to a large extent, it is our belief that a lot of killings, violence, displacement of people, destruction of homes and property, armed banditry, land disputes/border clashes and cattle rustling are all avoidable if all stakeholders and government at all levels become more proactive.


    Page 4, Section IV
    Promotion of inter-communal cooperation, the rule of law and non-violence
  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • 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

    No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
    Page 4, Section IV
    Advocating for socio-economic and infrastructural development of our communities.


    Page 5, Section V
    The Government should formulate and implement appropriate financing mechanism policies at the Local Government and State levels to promote the employment of women and youth so as to give then more access to micro finance and investment opportunities in trade.
    Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
    Page 4, Section IV
    Advocating for socio-economic and infrastructural development of our communities.
  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources
    Page 3, Section II
    The Six Local Governments Areas that make up the Southern Plateau are richly endowed in land and natural resources that attracts an ever-increasing influx of human and cattle populations with an attendant predisposition to farmer/herder conflicts.
  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights
    Page 4, Section V
    Furthermore, standing committees including major stakeholders should intervene and mediate on cattle rustling and routes, farmer/grazer clashes and related issues.
  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment
    Page 1, Preamble
    We make this declaration against the background of improved understanding of our differences and issues that unite us with a desire to deliberately spare our individual and collective communities from the ominous consequences of killings, arson, destruction of crops and property, dislocation of populations and general insecurity unleashed on our peoples, environment and economy.
  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees

    No specific mention.

  • Ceasefire

    No specific mention.

  • Police
    Page 5, Section V
    It should give effect to its national policy proposal of state/community policing, grazing/ranching policy and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in such a manner that is acceptable by the people and ensure peaceful coexistence.
  • Armed forces
    Page 4, Section V
    They should also support Security Services, Vigilante Groups and other Non-State Actors with necessary logistics and funds to enhance their performance.


    Page 5, Section V
    The Federal Government should recruit, deploy and adequately fund more security agents to man our national borders and provide security services at volatile/flash-point areas.


    Page 5, Section V
    Security personnel should be prompt in response to emergencies, firm, impartial, incorruptible and professional in protecting the rights of citizens, dealing with criminal and all offenders of the law.


    Page 5, Section V
    In addition, they should establish special multi-agency security squads to be furnished with community intelligence on criminals and rustlers.


    Page 5, Section V
    The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud.
  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services
    Page 2, Section I
    Also determine to fight criminality through the provision of credible intelligence to security agents as well as create the opportunities for gainful employment of the youth and provision of relief to IDPs.
  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces

    No specific mention.

  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime
    Page 4, Section IV
    Eschew violence and expose criminals within our communities.


    Page 4, Section IV
    Encouraging the youth to seek gainful employment and avoid indulgence in criminality and social vices.
  • Drugs
    page 3, Section II
    In addition, internal conflicts within the zone have equally generated flows in arms and displacement of populations as well as increased the wave of drugs and substance abuse, youth unemployment, and general insecurity in the area.
  • 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

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation

    No specific mention.


Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory
    Page 35
    U.S.A; German Embassy
  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue https://www.hdcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Southern-Plateau-Peace-Declaration.pdf

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue:

Inter-Communal Dialogue Process in Six Local Government Areas of Southern Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria

The Southern Plateau Peace Declaration

Preamble

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process initiated in June, 2016, has brought together community representatives from Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikand, Shendam, Qua'an-Pan and Was Local Government Areas.

They represented their communities in their capacity as Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders.

They extensively discussed the causes, dimensions and consequences of violence and conflicts in the Zone.

The dialogue process has also generated a number of relevant recommendations for the implementation of the Local, State, and Federal Governments.

The recommendations were also made for the Communities, Security Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

We, the participating communities to this dialogue process are the parties to this Declaration of Peace.

We make this declaration against the background of improved understanding of our differences and issues that unite us with a desire to deliberately spare our individual and collective communities from the ominous consequences of killings, arson, destruction of crops and property, dislocation of populations and general insecurity unleashed on our peoples, environment and economy.

Therefore, we the representatives of the participating communities in the Six Local Government Areas of Southern Plateau:

Langtang North:

Bogghom, Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, Ngas, Pan, Tarok, Yoruba.

Langtang South:

Bogghom, Chief Priests (Ponzhi Nbins), Fulani, Igbo, Mwaghavul, Ngas, Pan, Tarok, Tehl, Tiv.

Mikang:

Fulani, Hausa, Koenoem, Ngas, Piapung, Tal, Tarok, Tehl, Youm.

Shendam:

Fulani, Hausa, Goemai, Igbo, Jarawa, Jukun, Miship, Mupun, Mwagahavul, Ngas, Pan, Piapung, Tarok, Tehl, Tiv.

Quaan Pan:

Fulani, Goemai, Hausa, Igbo, Pan, Ngas, Tal.

Wase:

Bashar, Bogghom, Fulani, Hausa, Jahr, Jukun, Pan, Tarok.

Solemnly adopt the following as "The Southern Plateau Peace Declaration".

I. Purposes

Note that this peace declaration is a first step towards an all-inclusive and sustained collaboration between communities of Southern Plateau.

Concerned that experiences of violence, killings, cattle rustling, armed banditry, crop destruction, land/boundary disputes, proliferation of small arms and light weapons, youth unemployment, intolerance and the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) amongst others require a multi-track intervention in order to minimize their degeneration into avoidable violent conflicts.

Recognize that earlier efforts through Government Administrative Panels and Judicial Commissions on Inquiry, Engagement of Security Agents, NGO/CSOs Intervention and Efforts of Traditional, Religious, Community, Women, and Youth Leaders have proved useful but inadequate in resolving some of the issues and therefore there is the need to change, augment and sustain interventions.

Determine to promote the values of peaceful co-existence, tolerance, and respect for rule of law, collective problem resolution amongst and between our various communities.

Also determine to fight criminality through the provision of credible intelligence to security agents as well as create the opportunities for gainful employment of the youth and provision of relief to IDPs.

Affirm that we shall be guided by the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and this Peace Declaration under the Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue Process.

Recall the official launching of the Southern Plateau Inter-Communal Dialogue on the 28th day of July, 2016, by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr.

Simon Bako Lalong.

We therefore assert that the endorsement of this Peace Declaration by representatives, Stakeholders and Government shall determine the success and impact of the implementation of the Declaration.

II. Acknowledgement of Causes and Consequences of Conflicts

The Six Local Government Areas that make up the Southern Plateau are richly endowed in land and natural resources that attracts an ever-increasing influx of human and cattle populations with an attendant predisposition to farmer/herder conflicts.

The Southern Plateau shares common borders to the South-West with Nassarawa, to the South-East with Taraba while Bauchi State is to the North-East.

Any eruption of violent conflict across the borders easily spills over into Southern Plateau, exposing the area to flow of small arms and light weapons used for proxy wars, armed banditry, rustling, attacks, and reprisal attacks.

In addition, internal conflicts within the zone have equally generated flows in arms and displacement of populations as well as increased the wave of drugs and substance abuse, youth unemployment, and general insecurity in the area.

Negative politics and ineffective security have combined to produce a sense of marginalization, discrimination, intolerance, and impunity for some individuals and communities in the area.

Therefore, to a large extent, it is our belief that a lot of killings, violence, displacement of people, destruction of homes and property, armed banditry, land disputes/border clashes and cattle rustling are all avoidable if all stakeholders and government at all levels become more proactive.

This will be further buttressed in the capacity of traditional, religious, communities, women and youth leaders are improved, and the values of this dialogue process internalized leading to sustainable peace in Southern Plateau.

III. Acknowledgement of Past Efforts at Resolution of Conflicts

Among the several efforts aimed at containing the eruption of violence in Southern Plateau are:

Justice Jummai Sankey Commission of Inquiry, 2001.

Emir of Zazzau Committee, 2003.

Justice Felicia Dusu Committee, 2003.

The Presidential Peace Committee, 2004.

Declaration of State of Emergency under Gen. Chris Ali, 2004.

The Plateau Resolve, 2004.

M.G. Izam Administrative Panel, 2005.

Justice Rakiya Constance Momoh Judicial Commission, 2006.

This is in addition to the several efforts of the communities, religious institutions, and non-governmental organizations.

IV. Commitments and Consequences

We the undersigned communities are resolved and committed to:

Dialogue as the means of resolving our differences and conflicts.

Promotion of inter-communal cooperation, the rule of law and non-violence.

Support for the values of tolerance, multi-religious and ethnic harmony.

Working together for the return and resettlement of displaced person.

Ending discrimination labeling and stereotyping of individuals and groups on account of their religion or ethnicity.

Some of such labels include:

'Arna', 'Inyamiri', 'Masu buga goshi a kasa', 'Masu cin kare', 'Kafiri', 'Kore', 'Munci', 'Masu fisari tsaye', 'Yargam', 'Malo', 'Masu kashi a kwano' among others.

Eschew violence and expose criminals within our communities.

Protecting, assisting and creating opportunities for vulnerable groups in our communities.

Encouraging the youth to seek gainful employment and avoid indulgence in criminality and social vices.

Advocating for socio-economic and infrastructural development of our communities.

Collectively sanction any individual, community or group that deliberately breaches our commitments or resolutions.

Abiding by all the provisions of this Declaration of peace in Southern Plateau.

V. Responsibilities and Recommendations

We, the participating communities in the Southern Plateau Peace Dialogue Process wish to strongly recommend as follows:

Our individual Local Government Authorities should be more proactive, transparent, equitable and all inclusive in handling land and boundary issues, employment, appointments, and the general welfare of citizens.

They should also support Security Agencies, Vigilante Groups and other Non-state Actors with necessary logistics and funds to enhance their performance.

Furthermore, standing committees including major stakeholders should intervene and mediate on cattle rustling and routes, farmer/grazer clashes and related issues.

On the part of the Plateau State Government, we recommend that the activities of the Plateau State Peace-Building Agency (PSPBA), Operation Rainbow, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Plateau State Geographic Information System (PLAGIS), State Boundary Commission and Plateau State Inter-Religious Council should be mainstreamed and made to benefit local governments and communities.

The Plateau State House of Assembly should enact new laws or strengthen existing ones particularly against cattle rustling, blockage of cattle routes and possession of illegal weapons.

The Federal Government should recruit, deploy and adequately fund more security agents to man our national borders and provide security services at volatile/flash point areas.

It should give effect to its national policy proposal of state/community policing, grazing/ranching policy and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in such a manner that is acceptable by the people and ensure peaceful co-existence.

In addition, they should establish special multi-agency security squads to be furnished with community intelligence on criminals and rustlers.

The government, NGOs and CSOs should upgrade the conflict resolution skills of Traditional/Religious/Community/Women and Youth Leaders to work closely with security agencies to nip violence in the bud.

These leaders will in turn be proactive in sensitizing their people on the dangers of violence and criminality.

In addition, they should imbibe ethical standards and serve as role models to their people.

The Government should formulate and implement appropriate financing mechanism policies at the Local Government and State levels to promote the employment of women and youth so as to give then more access to micro finance and investment opportunities in trade.

Security personnel should be prompt in response to emergencies, firm, impartial, incorruptible and professional in protecting the rights of citizens, dealing with criminals and all offenders of the law.

HD/NGOs and CSOs should build the capacity of all stakeholders in conflict resolution;

provide expert advice, material assistance and skills/empowerment to communities.

To ensure lasting peace, detailed recommendations made by the communities in the dialogue process, as contained in the outcome documents and policy briefs of the various Local Governments should be implemented by various stakeholders.

VI. Sustainability

We strongly believe that in order to consolidate and institutionalize the gains so far achieved under the dialogue process, we have agreed to develop enduring peace and non-violent methods and mechanisms at the community level to be called Tension Management Network.

This will link early warning of violent conflict to early response.

In addition to the buy-in of stakeholders across our communities, there is need for them to openly and deliberately share information and collectively work on resolving conflict issues to enable the southern Plateau Peace Dialogue Process to become beneficial to us all.

VII. Shared Stipulations

We, the signatories to this Declaration agree to;

Improve co-ordination and information sharing between communities in and across each of the LGAs on conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives.

Identify and disseminate best practices from Nigeria and other parts of the world.

Improve the representation of women, youth, and persons with disability in efforts to address intercommunal conflict and commit to ensure gender inclusion elements across all activities in the implementation plans of this Declaration.

VIII.

Review of this Declaration

We acknowledge that the situation still requires constant monitoring.

We shall therefore meet to review the progress made under this declaration as necessary as and in any event not later than three months after its signature.

IX. Walking Forward Together

i. The current situation in Southern Plateau presents both a challenge and an opportunity to harness and utilize resources to deliberately create a shared and broad-based sense of joint efforts and seeking solutions, together.

ii. We shall endeavor to find common positions and understanding as means of resolving current problems and averting future violence.

X. Public Apology

We representing the participating communities in the Southern Plateau Peace Dialogue Process have been a deeply divided society, polarized along social and religious lines and even cultural activities.

In the discussions we realised that we all share the desire that this was not the case.

We know that a peace declaration is not the end of the conflict.

It is only the beginning of a dignified conversation between people.

So much work than has already been done lies ahead of us.

We want to tell the communities that sent us to represent them that we are the first to say that we are sorry for the suffering that each of our communities has contributed to and has suffered.

We know that long-term intervention is required to support our communities and organisations to implement this Declaration.

We require the support and encouragement of our communities, the Government and civil society for us to contribute to an increased stability in Southern Plateau.

XI. Signatures

i. Founding Signatories:

Comprising representatives of the communities of six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Southern Plateau, namely Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, Qua'an Pan and Wase who participated in the making of this Declaration and who accept responsibility for upholding its terms.

ii. Witnesses:

Comprising people in any organizational, official or personal capacities who wish to record that they were present at and personally witnessed the signing on 22nd December 2016.

iii. Joining Signatories:

Comprising representatives from other communities, groups or individuals in Plateau State who wish to embrace this Declaration and share in responsibilities of furthering its objectives and terms.

Signatories in this category may join at any time in procedures to be established by the Founding Signatories.

iv. Welcoming Signatories:

Comprising any other people, anywhere in Nigeria or internationally, who wish to acknowledge this Declaration and welcome its objectives and terms.

Signatories in this category may join at any time in procedures to be established by the Founding Signatories.

Signed by Founding Signatories, Witnesses, Joining Signatories and Welcoming Signatories

A. Founding Signatories

1. Langtang North LGA:

i. Bogghom Steering Committee

1.Kankimes Dongo - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Pankwal Ganglang - Religious Leader

3. Danlami Angwa - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Maisamari Tims - Rep of Trad Council

5. Alheri Musa - Woman Leader

6. Sallah Yakubu - Youth Leader

ii. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Abubakar Mapindi - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Alh.

Umar Usman - Rep of Trad Council

3. Adamu Jibrin - Religious Leader

4. Haruna Ibrahim - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Maimuna Musa - Women Leader

6. Ahmadi Haruna - Youth Leader

iii. Hausa Steering Committee

1. Alh.

Mustapha Bashar - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Adamu Babale - Religious Leader

3. Abdullahi Lawan - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Haj Abu Adamu - Women Leader

5. Awalu Bappa - Youth Leader

6. Aliyu Magaji - Rep of Trad Council

iv. Igbo Steering Committee

1. Asogwa Collins - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Ugweya C. Ekene - Religious Leader

3. Elias Ugo Ike - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Gabriel Obi - Rep of Trad Council

5. Eucharia Okereke - Women Leader

6. Joseph Okoye - Youth Leader

v. Ngas Steering Committee

1. Gokir Ishaya Y. - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Nde Gosoji Gofwen - Rep of Tradi Council

3. Nde Kassam U. Jurdima - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Rev. Nbimor Lawrence - Religious Leader

5. Patience I. Gokir - Women Leader

6. Kutdangme Goyol - Youth Leader

vi. Pan Steering Committee

1. Tobias Dachelem - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Nda Peter Dakam - Rep of Trad Council

3. Hakuri D. Friday - Religious Leader

4. Oliver Dawam - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Butrim Lami - Women Leader

6. Bazak D. Isaac - Youth Leader

vii. Tarok Steering Committee

1. Benjamin Vyapbong - Youth Leader

2. Dauda Nimyel - Rep. of Trad.

Council

3. Kamdip Binvem - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Nankur Ponzhi Nbin - Religious Leader

5. Vera L. Binven - Woman Leader

6. Lohdip Gambo - Dev/Cul Association

viii.

Yoruba Steering Committee

1. Reuben Akande - Dev/Cul Association

2. Joshua Alagbe - Religious Leader

3. Jide Abiodun - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Kunle Adegun - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Adeliti Abilowu - Women Leader

6. Kehinde Oyedeji - Youth Leader

B. Signature by the following Witnesses:

Cephas Nimmeel

Dombin Jairus

Bashar Bala M.

2. Langtang South LGA

i. Bogghom Steering Committee

1. Samson Yusuf - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Hashimu Salihu Mohammed - Religious Leader

3. Ahmadu Marie Manga - Rep of Trad.

Council

4. Nichodemus Walnyim - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Esther Moses - Women Leader

6. Iliya Bako Butko - Youth Leader

ii. Chief Priest Steering Committee

1. Yenpon Barkon - Ponzhi Zhishi Nbin

2. Ponfa Shamak - Ponzhi Nimbou Nbin

3. Lohtim James - Women Leader

4. Kurtim Rwanko - Ponzhi Nbin

5. Zingchak Wuyep - Ponzhi Nbin

6. Laven Adamu - Ponzhi Nzin

iii. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Ardo Ahmadu Maiyashi - Respected Opinion Leader

2. Ja'o Galdi - Religious Leader

3. Hamza Abdullahi - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Jalo Buba - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Hafsattu Ahmadu - Women Leader

6. Alh.

Abubakar - Youth Leader

iv. Igbo Steering Committee

1. Denis Okeke - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Batholomew Chime - Religious Leader

3. Ekechukwu Oneke - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Igwemmadu Benjamin - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Rose Odoagbora - Women Leader

6. Uche Nduka - Youth Leader

v. Mwaghavul Steering Committee

1. Emmanuel Gubiring - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Rev. Abednego Tolshak - Religious Leader

3. Nickson Ishaya - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Jwet John Joshua - Dev/Cul Association Leaders

5. Nankam Tanko - Women Leader

6. Andarawus Funkop - Youth Leader

vi. Ngas Steering Committee

1. Zangbe Bangs - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Bulus Laimwa - Religious Leaders

3. Nde Yilkudi Tanimu - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Goladi Tafor - Dev/Cul Association Leader

5. Tamwa Ezekiel Nyentel - Women Leader

6. Jilang Golgak Yohanna - Youth Leader

vii. Pan Steering Committee

1. Hon.

Thomas Wus - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Pst Donatus James - Religious Leader

3. Emmanuel Dakogol - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Dachen Y. John - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Victoria Daniang - Women Leader

6. Linus Damuan - Youth Leader

viii.

Tehl Steering Committee

1. Emmanuel Nyentel - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. James Meltam Peter - Religious Leader

3. Jospeh D. Nimlang - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Bala Ubandoma - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Esther Lagurum - Women Leader

6. Fwangwai Mankuk - Youth Leader

ix. Tarok Steering Committee

1. Chief Nimmah Dauda - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Patric Nanfa Adamu - Religious Leader

3. Chief Benson Dauda - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Chief Tahven Tentur - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Rebecca Nimmah Dauda - Women Leader

6. Zingko V. John - Youth Leader

x. Tiv Steering Committee

1. Eld Augustine Tyav - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Longee Umaru - Religious Leader

3. Augustine Hom - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Peter Uloho - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Laruba Mtem - Women Leader

6. Paul Kofi - Youth Leader

Signed by the following Witnesses:

Gambo Jonah Bonven

Rev. [Unintelligible] B. Lakong

[Unintelligible]

3. Mikang LGA

i. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Alh.

Tashi Musa - Respected Opinion Leader

2. Abubakar Musa - Religious Leader

3. Adamu Yamma - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Ardo Yaware Abdullahi - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Haj.

Jumai - Woman Leader

6. Alh.

Rufai Adamu - Youth Leader

ii. Hausa Steering Committee

1. Rabiu Zubairu Lamlang - Religious Leader

2. Yusuf Isa - Rep. of Trad.

Council

3. Alh.

Lawandi Haladu - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader

4. Mal.

Dauda Maizabira - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Salamatu Yahaya - Woman Leader

6. Hamisu Muhammed - Youth Leader

iii. Koenoem Steering Committee

1. [ Unintelligible] - Youth Leader

2. Linus Wormut - Religious Leader

3. [ Unintelligible] - Respected Opintion Leader

4. David Longzalang - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Rahap Daniel - Woman Leader

6. Latu Betoeng - Dev/Cul Association Leader

iv. Ngas Steering Committee

1. Nde Ibrahim Golam - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Pst.

Daniel Ngongu - Religious Leader

3. Wudelwe Gofup - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Nenmene Gopet - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Christiana Jaksham - Woman Leader

6. Michael Chindo - Youth Leader

v. Piapung Steering Committee

1. HRH Eurene Nashel - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Yohanna Pienswang - Religious Leader

3. Shepduut Kaklek - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4.

5. Noepmup Elias - Woman Leader

6. Jacob Kangyep - Youth Leader

vi. Tal Steering Committee

1. Habila K.P. Wotlai - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Rev. Monday M. Matthew - Religious Leader

3. Meshak Longna'an - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. John K Wotlai - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Bilhatu Johnah - Woman Leader

6. Andrew Bonglek - Youth Leader

vii. Tarok Steering Committee

1. Simon Dindam - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Yohanna Bio - Religious Leader

3. Ventim Chirta - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Lohtim Fazing - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Victoria Rims - Woman Leader

6. Jacob Dogara - Youth Leader

viii.

Tehl Steering Committee

1. Hon.

Danladi Kumsha - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Pst.

Nuhu Diweng - Religious Leader

3. Timothy Daniel - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Peter Ga'am - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Margaret Garba - Woman Leader

6. Joshua Kopjen - Youth Leader

ix. Youm Steering Committee

1. Monday Dangtis - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Albert Kromsing - Religious Leader

3. Ishaku Fanto - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Twaryoum Tobias Kromda - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Annah Magaji - Woman Leader

6. Chrisantus Fan - Youth Leader

Signed by the following Witnesses:

Dajen Shepdui

Adamu Leknaan

4. Qua'an Pan LGA

i. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Muhammad Muhammad - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Mallam Buhari Tukur - Religious Leader

3. Babangida Abdulrahaman - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Usman Maina - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Salamatu Salihu Sambo - Woman Leader

6. Muhammad Hadi Muhmud - Youth Leader

ii. Goemai Steering Committee

1. Miskoom Jikyen Linus Njin - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Miskoom Maimato Bature - Religious Leader

3. HRH Donatus Mikat - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Alh.

Haruna Maimako - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Mr. Jospeh Miapyil - Youth Leader

6. Mrs. Rita Dongsan Buba - Woman Leader

iii. Hausa Steering Committee

1. Sani Dahiru - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Suleiman Ibrahim - Religious Leader

3. Haruna Hudu - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Mustapha Hamza - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Aisha Sabo - Woman Leader

6. Abubakar D. Shaibu - Youth Leader

iv. Igbo Steering Committee

1. Jossy U.M. Obiagba - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Onyema Nnaji - Religious Leader

3. Charles Okwonkwo - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Anayo Agbo - Dev/Cul Association Leader

5. Mercy Gilbert - Woman Leader

6. Emeka Nwangwu - Youth Leader

v. Pan Steering Committee

1. Mr. Mark Dachi - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Rev. Ayuba Bitrus - Religous Leader

3. Hon.

Sunday John Dachen - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Miskagam Ignitius D. Didel - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Angelina N. Da'ang - Woman Leader

6. Cletus Datong - Youth Leader

vi. Ngas Steeting Committee

1. Aaron Chinke - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Rev. Wulenka Bangs - Religious Leader

3. Christopher Gonet - Respected Opinion Leader

4. John Ji'ah - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Martina Angulu - Woman Leader

6. Bangs Gombit - Youth Leader

vii. Tal Steering Committee

1. Anthony N. Gotus - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Emmanuel John - Religious Leader

3. Tamar Njin - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Maikasuwa Tal - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Sartang Philemon - Woman Leader

6. Luka Vuelkat - Youth Leader

Signed by the following Witnesses:

Nuhu

Rev. Ayuba Bitrus

Muhammed Idris

5. Shendam LGA

i. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Ismaila Isah Pate - Religious Leader

2. Sa'idu Aliyu - Dev/Cul Association Leader

3. Alh.

Abdullahi Ibrahim Pate - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Abubakar Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Hauwa Ado - Woman Leder

6. Salihu Musa Abubakar - Youth Leader

ii. Goemai Steering Committee

1. Biringmiap K. Linus - Youth Leader

2. Fidelis Longban - Religious Leader

3. Miskoom Shalsuk T. Thomas - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Miskoom Timothy Parlong - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Bernadette Gwamen - Woman Leader

6. Langkwap Totlong - Rep. of Trad.

Council

iii. Hausa Steering Committee

1. Alh.

Dantala Yarima Goshi - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Mal.

Abubakar Jibirin - Religious Leader

3. Mamman Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Abdulrahaman Abubakar - Dev/Cul Association Leader

5. Hauwa Yusuf - Woman Leader

6. Aminu Ibrahim Aminu - Youth Leader

iv. Igbo Steering Committee

1. Chris O. Njoku - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Michael Ede - Religious Leader

3. Chief Nicholas Ajah - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Chris Onyedi - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Akagha Caroline - Woman Leader

6. Chizoba Nwaokeke - Youth Leader

v. Jarawa Steering Committee

1. Abdullahi D. Abdullahi - Respected Opinion Leader

2. Mal.

Abdulkarim Salihu - Religious Leader

3. Abdul Yakubu Haruna - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Alh.

Hassan Galadima - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Haj.

Hashiya Aduma - Woman Leader

6. Suleiman Baraya - Youth Leader

vi. Jukun Steering Committee

1. Bala James - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Lyande Audu - Religious Leader

3. Samuel Adeka - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Bulus Tafida - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Martha Sangmen - Woman Leader

6. Emmanuel Tafida - Youth Leader

vii. Mhiship Steering Committee

1. Ntuhun James Dan - Respected Opinion Leader

2. Philip Dabis - Religious Leader

3. Chief Michael Dawak - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Michael Dapam - Dev/Cul Association Leader

5. Afiniki Anthony - Woman Leader

6. Ntuhun Bitrus Mundi - Youth Leader

viii.

Mupun Steering Committee

1. Da Andrew Chetnan - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Francis Fwangle - Religious Leader

3. Sabo Mwansat - Respected Opinion Leader

4. John Jidauna - Dev/Cul Assciation Minister

5. Esther Nendi Kadaura - Woman Leader

6. Danjuma M. Clement - Youth Leader

ix. Mwahghavul Steering Committee

1. Bitrus S. Dabish - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Rev. Samuel Silas - Religious Leader

3. Umaru Daben - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Michael Panle - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Longdi Bitrus - Woman Leader

6. Apolos Sunday - Youth Leader

x. Ngas Steering Committee

1. Nde Yusuf Deshi Howok - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Garshion Lekyilla - Religious Leader

3. Gofwen Yilwok - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Nde Daniel Fwenji - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Matwok Namwolk - Woman Leader

6. Wangak Samuel - Youth Leader

xi. Pan Steering Committee

1. Boniface Datoel - Dec/Cul Association Leader

2. Pius Daya - Religious Leader

3. Donald Damar - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Danjuma Lucas - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Eunice Daniang - Woman Leader

6. Yilma Hyacinth Dapak - Youth Leader

xii. Piapung Steering Committee

1. James M. Bakgwim - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Hon.

Danlami L. Dalkwang - Religious Leader

3. Hon.

Yohanna N. Bongphes - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Na'anbuet Longsu - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Dinatu Dauda Lengkop - Women Leader

6. Alh.

Ahmadu Kungdap - Youth Leader

xiii.

Tarok Steering Committee

1. Yilkur Sunday - Rep. of Trad.

Council

2. Rev. Michael N. Benson - Religious Leader

3. Lohcwat K. Kusa - Dev/Cul Association Leader

4. Chief Kotur Godfrey Miri - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Rose Wapdang - Women Leader

6. Famam Tanko S. - Youth Leader

xiv. Tehl Steering Committee

1. Hon.

Denis D. Mankum - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Rev. Wayok Pebuap - Religious Leader

3. Joseph Wurtam - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Yitehl Petpai Daitei - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Alheri Mathew - Woman Leader

6. Mathew Gyet - Youth Leader

xv. Tiv Steering Committee

1. Terzungwe Titus - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Joseph Tseer - Religious Leader

3. Paul Unzughul - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Kulegwa Atile - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Mbatem Dornan - Women Leader

6. Sabastin Atswega - Youth Leader

Signed by the following Witnesses:

Danjuma A. Caleb

Rev Kengshal Amos

[Unintelligible]

Ishaka A. Guhis

6. Wase LGA

i. Bashar Steering Committee

1. Shuaibu Musa - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Tanko Azim - Religious Leader

3. Saidu Umar Shar - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Alh.

Baba Bashar - Respected Opinion Leader

5. [ Unintelligible] - Woman Leader

6. Ladi Sale Sherrif - Youth Leader

ii. Bogghom Steering Committee

1. Suleiman Bello - Religious Leader

2. Suleiman Bello - Dev/Cul Association Leader

3. Gongkhas Y. Abubakar - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Mohammadu Adamu - Respected Opinion Leader

5. Hauwa Garba - Woman Leader

6. Musa Ismaila - Youth Leader

iii. Fulani Steering Committee

1. Alh.

Inusa Mafindi - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Abdullahi M. Abubakar - Religious Leader

3. Musa H. Ardo - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Yunusa Ibrahim Baba - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Haj.

Hashiya Ibrahim Lawal - Woman Leader

6. Ya'u Muh'd Inuwa - Youth Leader

iv. Hausa Steering Committee

1. Abdullahi Salihu - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Yusuf Danrimi - Religious Leader

3. A. Kabiru Babanjika - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Mal.

Ibrahim Lasan - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Haj.

Hauwa Dauda - Woman Leader

6. Mal.

Muda Ahmad - Youth Leader

v. Jhar Steering Committee

1. Hon.

Musa Sa'ad - Dev/Cul Association Leader

2. Ibrahim Garga - Religious Leader

3. Alh.

Yahay Bako - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Baraya Abubakar - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Haj.

Nanu Madaki - Religious Leeader

6. Hon.

Isa Arab - Youth Leader

vi. Jukun Steering Committee

1. Tanko D. Noma - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader

2. Sardauna Adogo - Religious Leader

3. Audu Bello - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Dangvuni Danladi - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Waku Asi - Woman Leader

6. Musa Tafida Asi - Youth Leader

vii. Pan Steering Committee

1. Sale Dagoon - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader

2. Emmanuel Dagap - Religious Leader

3. Tanko Daniang - Rep. of Trad.

Council

4. Na'anmi Daniang - Woman Leader

5. Blessing Dan - Woman Leader

6. Ngongs Spboen - Youth Leader

viii.

Tarok Steering Committee

1. Lohbut Jangle - Dev/Cul Assoication Leader

2. Rev. Gongfa Nanfa Velle - Religious Leader

3. Hon.

Cepphas Z. Nimmyel - Respected Opinion Leader

4. Johnson S. Ntyem - Rep. of Trad.

Council

5. Vera L. Binvem - Woman Leader

6. Karnak Domla - Youth Leader

Signed by the following Witnesses:

Alh. Ibrahim Jallo

Signed by the Chairs of Chairs of Steering Committees in Southern Plateau:

1. Gokir Ishaya Y - Langtang North

2. Goladi Tafo - Langtang South

3. Hon.

Danladi Kumsha Ch - Mikang

4. Mr. Mark Dachi - Qua'an Pan

5. Hon.

Denis D. Mankum - Shendam

6. Abdullahi Salihuu - Wase

7. Mrs. Benedicta Gwamen - Shendam (Chair of Women Chairs)

B. Witnesses

Signed by His Excellency and other Special Guests

1. Rt.

Hon.

Simon Bako Lalong - Executive Governor of Plateau State

2. Mallam Nuhu Ribado - Chairman of the Occasion

3. HRH Alh.

Dr. Muhammad Sambo Haruna - Emir of Wase, Deputy Chairman of Plateau State Traditional Council

4. Mrs. Angela Adeoye - Keynote Speaker, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of Jos

5. Mr. Joseph Lengmang - DG Plateau State Peace-building

6. HRH Nimnan [Unintelligible] - Ponzhi Zinn

7. [ Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

8. [ Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

9. [ Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

10. [

Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

11. [

Unintelligible] - Chairman Lgt/North

12. [

Unintelligible] - Chairman L/South

13. [

Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

14. [

Unintelligible] - [Unintelligible]

Witnesses:

Signed by the Chairman of Local Government Councils:

1. Hon Dan Dul - Langtang North LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

2. Hon.

Nicholas Vongsing - Langtang South LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

3. Hon.

Ezekial Vuelgap - Mikang LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

4. Hon.

Andrew A. Yenkwo - Qua'an Pan LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

5. Miskoom Alex Na'antuam - Shendam LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

6. Hon.

Ado Buba Abubakar - Wase LGA Transitional Management Committee Chairman

Witnesses:

Lead Mediator and Advisors of HD

1. Alice Wairimu Nderitu - Lead Mediator

2. Prof. John Dung-Gwom - HD Advisor

3. Prof. Joseph Jemkur - HD Advisor

4. Salihu Musa Umar - HD Advisor

C. Joining Signatories

Signed by Community Chairs, HD Jos and Southern Kaduna

Hon. Idris Mate - MHR

D. Welcoming Signatories

Signed by National and International Communities

[Unintelligible] - U.S.A.

[Unintelligible] -German Embassy