The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a €5.1 million project aimed at fostering peace and socio-economic stability in Katsina and Zamfara states.
The 18-month initiative—formally known as the Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) project—is funded by the European Union and seeks to address the root causes of conflict through stronger governance, social cohesion, and enhanced community resilience.
Implemented in partnership with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and Mercy Corps, the community-driven project was unveiled on Monday in Katsina by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda.
Presenting an overview, Kutumbakana Jean Nahesi, IOM Programme Manager for Peace Building and Reconciliation, said the project will cover eight local government areas (LGAs) in Katsina and three in Zamfara. He noted that the intervention is designed to help communities withstand the dual challenges of violent extremism and climate change.
“The project will foster conflict prevention and social cohesion mechanisms by empowering local communities and governance structures to resolve disputes,” Nahesi said.
According to him, the €5.15 million budget is shared among IOM (€3.64m), Mercy Corps (€1.18m), and CDD (€333,091). Beneficiaries include internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and government stakeholders across the targeted LGAs.
Unveiling the project and its steering committee, Governor Radda described it as a “new era of hope, partnership, and collective action to rebuild communities and restore lasting peace” in Katsina
