Amid Farmer-Herder Clashes, Emir of Jajere Advocates for Peace and Education to Forge New Path in Yobe

His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mai Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, the Emir of Jajere and Grand Patron of Tabital Pulaaku International (Nigeria Chapter), has issued a clarion call for peace, education, and social reform as the foundation for prosperity in his domain.

Speaking directly to Fulani community leaders during a pivotal meeting in Babbangida, Tarmuwa Local Government Area, the revered royal father laid out a comprehensive vision to end longstanding farmer-herder conflicts and secure a brighter future for all.

The Emir’s message, a passionate appeal for peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders,revealed that unity is not merely a social ideal but the essential bedrock for economic prosperity and community stability.

“For us to thrive, we must live in harmony, prevent conflicts, and wholeheartedly support government initiatives designed for peace,” stated the Emir.

He pinpointed common triggers of conflict, such as land encroachment and a lack of mutual respect,urging both groups to engage in dialogue and understanding to permanently resolve these issues.

He actively encouraged all families to enroll their children in school, declaring formal education a critical pathway to “development, empowerment, and integration into Nigeria’s modern socio-economic system."

He charged parents and community leaders to vigilantly guide their youth away from the dangers of drug abuse, addiction, and other immoral activities.

This directive reinforces a community-wide effort to foster a healthy, productive, and morally upright younger generation.

The meeting, convened to tackle security challenges and criminal activities affecting livelihoods, has been widely praised as a model of traditional leadership taking decisive action.