The role of peace education in addressing herders-farmers’ conflict in Nigeria

The herder-farmer conflict in Nigeria has been a longstanding issue with profound implications for national security, food security, and social cohesion. This paper explores the role of peace education in addressing this conflict, emphasizing the importance of fostering dialogue, tolerance, and conflict resolution skills among affected communities. Key policy recommendations include strengthening the legal framework for land use and grazing laws, promoting dialogue through regional mediation committees and national peacebuilding platforms, enhancing security operations, and implementing economic empowerment initiatives for both farmers and herders. Additionally, the paper advocates for better research, data collection, and regional cooperation. It concludes that peace education, when integrated with broader socio-economic and governance strategies, offers a sustainable approach to mitigating the herder-farmer conflict in Nigeria.