Background and Context

Located in Nigeria’s North-Central region, Niger State is home to a diverse population with vast agricultural potential and a largely rural demographic. In recent years, competition over land and water resources, ethno-religious tensions, organized banditry, and youth unemployment have intensified insecurity across the state.

While government interventions have largely focused on emergency and security responses, many communities lack inclusive and sustainable mechanisms to address the underlying drivers of conflict. As a result, cycles of mistrust and violence persist. BRCP responds to this gap by promoting a preventive, community-driven approach that prioritizes dialogue, trust-building, and local ownership.

Our Approach

BRCP is grounded in Conflict Transformation Theory, which recognizes that sustainable peace is achieved not only by resolving immediate disputes, but by transforming the relationships, systems, and structures that sustain conflict.

The project emphasizes rebuilding trust among divided communities, supporting inclusive and community-led initiatives, and strengthening local capacities for conflict prevention and resolution. By working closely with community leaders, civil society actors, and state institutions, BRCP promotes peacebuilding processes that are locally rooted and durable.

Who the Project Supports

The project focuses on approximately 1,500 individuals affected by conflict, including survivors of banditry attacks, family members of victims, displaced persons, and community members who continue to experience the effects of prolonged insecurity.

Expected Outcomes

Through sustained dialogue, capacity building, and institutional collaboration, BRCP aims to strengthen social cohesion, improve community-based conflict prevention mechanisms, and enhance cooperation between communities and state institutions. Over time, these efforts contribute to more resilient communities that are better equipped to manage conflict peacefully.