Search For Common Ground Nigeria

Our team in the Niger Delta conducted a series of social cohesion activities across Rivers and Delta States. to strengthen collaboration amongst communities, security actors, and the private sector around preventing and responding to the triggers and core drivers of violence and criminality in the Niger Delta, We conducted 8 different activities, each aimed at strengthening trust and promoting collaboration among communities and security actors within the Niger Delta region. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to fostering unity and cooperation across diverse groups in the region. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The project "Community-Centred Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in The Niger Delta" is an 18- months European Union in Nigeria funded project implemented by a consortium of partners AAPW, SDN Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta - PIND and Search as the Lead organisation. #Betternigerdelta #SFCGNigeria #EU #nigeria

Despite facing challenges—including whispers of accusations from some farmers who believed he had been bribed by herders—Boniface remained resolute. “It wasn’t about money,” he asserts firmly. “I knew this was a step toward peace...Read this inspiring story about one man making a difference in his community.

Freedom of religion or Belief (FoRB) it's a fundamental aspect of our shared humanity. In #Nigeria, we must all advocate for a society where everyone can express their beliefs without fear. Let’s think human before anything else! What words caught your attention and how did they make you feel? We are eager to hear from you. #ReligiousFreedom #FoRB #SFCG

Get a sneak peek into what it means to truly rethink our beliefs! Our host, Ossai Joy, shares how Common Ground Matters—Search's flagship peacebuilding radio program—has transformed her views on Freedom of Religion or Belief, breaking down harmful narratives and making space for real understanding. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dmJGCAXq Common Ground Matters is bridging gaps, fostering empathy, and sparking change across communities through engaging conversations and diverse voices. The program is aired on selected radio stations across Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States. Common Ground Matters is bridging gaps, fostering empathy, and sparking change across communities through engaging conversations and diverse voices. Let us know in the comment section if you have ever listened to the program. #Commongroundmatters @SFCGNIGERIA #SFCG

Our team in Bayelsa State facilitated a 2-day training to strengthen the capacity of Community Peace Architecture (CPA) and Local Peace Architecture (LPA) in the Niger Delta region. This training will help community members to work together, using Early Warning and Early Response skills and the Search's Common Ground Approach to make communities safer. A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta (CRIN-VIN) is funded by the European Union in Nigeria and implemented by a consortium led by Search and partners; Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta - PIND Foundation Stakeholder Democracy Network #betternigerdelta #Nigeria #Eu

Our team in Taraba State just wrapped up a 3-day advanced conflict transformation and dialogue training. We brought together 34 local and state-level leaders (28 men and 8 women) and trained them on how they can effectively resolve conflicts and promote peace in their communities. The training covered key skills like: ✅ Conflict resolution ✅ Dialogue facilitation ✅ Mediation and negotiation At Search, we empower local leaders to foster peace and bring positive change to conflict-prone areas in Northeast Nigeria.

Recently, our team visited Gbajimba in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State to collect success stories. Through our United in Security project, we are making strides in fostering peace and cooperation between communities and security agencies. Some highlights from our work in Gbajimba: - Training selected community members to strengthen local peacebuilding efforts. - Establishing the Community Security Advocacy Dialogue Forum, which creates a platform for dialogue and promotes collaboration between security agencies and local communities. -Supporting small scale initiatives to foster and enhance cordial working relationships between security agencies and community members This project is especially impactful as Guma community was one of the areas hardest hit during the Farmer-Herder crisis. Today, we are seeing a transformation – farmers and herders are now living in relative peace and improved trust between security agencies and community members, thanks to the collaboration and commitment to peacebuilding. We believe that these stories of resilience and collaboration must be told. Each success, like that of Gbajimba, brings us one step closer to lasting peace in Benue State. #Peacebuilding #Collaboration #HumanRights #SocialJustice

Meet two friends, Aliyu and Filibus who used the skills and knowledge they acquired through the Common Ground Approach training by Search for Common Ground. Together we can work to promote peace in our communities. Share your story! How are you promoting peace in your community? #SFCG #Peace #Farmerherder4peace #Eu

At Search-Nigeria, we are working to strengthen relationships with traditional leaders and key stakeholders to promote better ways to resolve conflicts in local communities. Our team in Adamawa State visited Dr. Ahmed Mustapha, the traditional head of Girei, as part of this effort. The team also met with the Executive Chairman of Girei Local Government, Hon. Adamu Umar Dallatu, who praised our work in helping the community address security issues and build peace. The chairman praised our work in helping the Community Security Architectural Dialogue (CSAD) and even offered an office space for them to use! This support will help us work together better to solve problems and keep our community safe and peaceful. The project Contributing to the Mitigation of Conflict Over Natural Resources Between Farmer and Herder Communities in Adamawa and Taraba States is funded by the European Union in Nigeria

...While other communities may seek to exclude herders, the Eku community chose a different approach. Click to learn more about Search's work in communities across the Niger Delta.