Listenership Clubs in Adamawa /Taraba Undergo Orientation and Training By SFCG

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf, Yola

A two-state interstate orientation and training for existing listenership clubs in Adamawa and Taraba kicked off today, bringing together representatives from local government areas, radio stations, and community leaders.

The joint orientation, facilitated by Search for Common Ground and sponsored by the European Union (EU) aims to establish a regular group of listeners who will engage with the Wurro-Lafiya Radio Drama Series, sharing true experiences and actual real-life perspectives on farmers-herders conflicts in the project states.

According to the Chairman of the Listenership Clubs, Usman Adamu, in Adamawa and Taraba, the participants are thrilled to be part of this initiative. “We used to listen to the radio, including the Wurro-Lafiya program, without any support. Now, we are being supported to listen to what we already spend our resources on by buying Radios and batteries to power them. This however, is a great opportunity for us.”

The listenership clubs have pledged to adhere to the Common Ground Approach and maintain conflict sensitivity in their meetings, ensuring that their efforts complement the organization’s peacebuilding initiatives.

Search for Common Ground, a leading peacebuilding organization, is implementing the COMITAS project in Adamawa and Taraba states. The project seeks to promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution in communities affected by farmers-herders conflicts.

With the orientation and training underway, the listenership clubs are poised to play a vital role in promoting peace and conflict resolution in their communities.