Peacebuilding and Post-Conflict Construction in Nigeria

Purpose: This study examines how Nigerian insurgencies and violent conflicts can be resolved or prevented. It assesses peacebuilding and PCR strategies and identifies gaps.  To achieve the above-stated aim, the following specific objectives were considered; assess peacebuilding initiatives in Nigeria, focusing on factors contributing to success or failure, identify key challenges and barriers hindering effective post-conflict reconstruction efforts in Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on socio-economic, political, and institutional factors, assess the role of international interventions and local community engagement strategies in promoting sustainable peace and development in post-conflict Nigerian contexts.

Methodology: The study employs a qualitative approach and analyses secondary data from scholarly articles, governmental and NGO reports, and publications from international organizations such as the UN, World Bank, and African Union. Data were analysed in themes in line with the research questions

Findings: The findings reveal that peacebuilding requires local involvement, economic development, and stakeholder coordination, according to key studies. The Niger Delta Amnesty Program shows how economic opportunity and community engagement reduce violence. Lack of political will, cultural insensitivity, and DDR initiatives have hampered various peace efforts. Political support and community ownership are needed after the Middle Belt deal failed. International initiatives are valuable, but corruption, finance, and coordination concerns have hampered them. UN, World Bank, and African Union involvement has been significant yet inconsistent. Reconciliation and development have been promoted via community-led initiatives and traditional conflict resolution.

Conclusion and Recommendation: In conclusion, Nigeria must address immediate and core causes of violence through comprehensive, inclusive methods to create enduring peace. Therefore, the research recommends increasing local involvement, political commitment, coordination, comprehensive DDR initiatives, and a holistic strategy to sustain peace in Nigeria. Nigeria can improve its future by solving these issues.