Fulani leaders in Nasarawa State have urged the government to revive nomadic schools and support vocational training for pastoralist women as a strategy to reduce herder-farmer conflicts and promote peace through education and economic empowerment.
In response to persistent conflicts between herders and farmers, Fulani leaders across the 13 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State have called on the government to revive and reopen nomadic schools to foster education and peace in rural communities.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum in Lafia, organized by the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), State Chairman Muhammad Habib Hussaini emphasized the role of education in curbing violence. “Reopening nomadic schools can reduce ignorance and tension in our communities. We want our children to understand the value of peace and coexistence,” Hussaini said.
He noted that the neglect of nomadic education has contributed to recurring clashes, and urged both federal and state authorities to prioritize this sector.
The FUDECO chairman also highlighted recent achievements in empowering over 250 pastoralist women across the state. Supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), SPARC, and UKAID, the initiative provided vocational training and start-up capital to help women achieve financial independence.
Dr. Usman Ibrahim, a senior lecturer at the Federal University of Lafia and the project’s lead researcher, explained that joblessness and lack of education among pastoralist women significantly contribute to insecurity. “Over 70 percent of these women never had formal schooling. Skill acquisition is a direct way to reduce their vulnerability to crime,” he said.
He called on the government and well-meaning Nigerians to support FUDECO’s initiatives aimed at uplifting rural pastoralist communities.
The engagement saw participation from traditional rulers, security agencies, religious leaders, youth organizations, and Fulani women’s groups.
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