The Plateau State chapter of the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) witnessed a change in leadership at the end of a two-day early warning and early response engagement organized by the Interfaith Mediation Center (IMC) on September 28th and 29th, 2023, at the Crispan Hotel in Jos. The newly elected executives were announced during the event.
The newly elected Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Galadima, expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Nde Ezekiel Gomos, and the other departing executives for their service. In his acceptance remarks, Chairman Galadima pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring that the CMMRC carries out its activities as required. He called upon the members of the CMMRC for their support in achieving these goals.
The newly elected executive committee members of the CMMRC in Plateau State are as follows:
- Chairman: Alhaji Mustapha Galadima
- Vice Chairperson: Mrs. Rhoda Jahota
- Secretary: John Haruna
- Public Relations Officer (PRO): Mrs. Jenifer Yerima
- Treasurer: Hajiya Kaltume
- Assistant Secretary: Barrister Juliana Gunak
- Coordinator: Sadeeq Hong
Pastor Joshua Kpyang, CMMRC Adviser to the Interfaith Mediation Centre for the Community Initiatives to Promote Peace Project (CIPP), explained that the engagement was intended to highlight the activities of the Early Warning and Early Response (EWAR) initiative within the CIPP Local Government Communities in Plateau State. He encouraged the newly installed executives to operate effectively, facilitate quick interventions, and collaborate with other groups and organizations to ensure sustainable peace interventions in Plateau State.
Mr. Samson Auta of the Interfaith Mediation Center emphasized the crucial role of the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) in bringing together various organizations and stakeholders to identify early conflict indicators and report them to relevant agencies. This proactive approach aims to mitigate violence and conflict in the region.
Furthermore, Mr. Auta highlighted the significance of the Community Peace Observers (CPOs), who are responsible for monitoring and reporting issues that could potentially escalate into conflicts or disrupt the peace in communities. “CPOs play a vital role in maintaining a peaceful society by collaborating with the CMMRC and other structures to report early signs and indicators of conflict”. He stated
