EFFECTS OF INTER-COMMUNAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF FARMER/HERDERS IN IBARAPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN OYO STATE
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ABSTRACT
This study titled”Effects of Inter-Communal Conflict in Nigeria: A Case Study of Farmer/ Heraders in Ibarapa Local Government In Oyo State”, the research, situated in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, delves into the intricate dynamics of conflicts between farmers and herders. The study employees descriptive survey research design. Research instrument used for the data collection was questionnaires to approximately generate 60 respondents. The findings of the study reveal the significant role of language barriers in conflicts and offering potential solutions such as the exile of herders and the efficacy of orientation programs. Challenges faced by local authorities in implementing conflict prevention mechanisms are pervasive, indicating a need for more inclusive and community-driven governance strategies. In conclusion, the research findings underscore the urgency of context-specific interventions that address communication breakdowns, reassess government initiatives, and prioritize community-oriented approaches for sustainable conflict resolution in Ibarapa. The study also recommends among other that negotiations between stakeholders at local levels, bolstering security measures, addressing impunity through legal accountability, reconsidering land distribution policies, and proactive measures against climate change. The research highlights the vulnerability of Oyo State to pastoralists and farmers' conflicts and underscores the potential escalation into broader security threats for Nigeria if these conflicts persist.
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