CDD Trains Katsina Officials in Conflict Management Skills

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) conducted a two-day training program for 50 government officials from Katsina State, focusing on conflict analysis and strategic communication. This initiative, part of a broader effort to strengthen peacebuilding at the community level, was funded by the European Union through the International Organization for Migration and Mercy Corps.

John Laze, a CDD representative, emphasized the importance of understanding conflict dynamics and the role of perception in shaping conflicts. The training was structured in two phases: the first day concentrated on conflict analysis methods, while the second day addressed strategic communication in conflict situations.

Participants learned about misinformation and its impact on escalating tensions, particularly in complex environments like Katsina State, which faces ongoing security challenges such as banditry and kidnapping. The program aims to equip officials with practical skills to apply in daily conflict management and promote accurate information to counter harmful narratives.