Farmers’ and Herders’ violent conflicts and the politicization of transhumant pastoralism in Nigeria

Adibe, Jideofor

doi:10.31920/2516-5305/2020/17n1a6

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“…Lenshie et al (2020) combined the eco-violence theory and the ungoverned spaces thesis and suggested that desertification-caused migration and a lack of security governance from the state exacerbated the herder-farmer conflicts in Nigeria. Some studies explained that the migration of pastoralists to southern areas, because of climate change-induced desertification, led to resource depletion in northern Ghana and Nigeria, which in turn, fuelled the FHCs because of the politicization of the cultural and religious differences between the farmers and herders (Adibe 2020;Bello and Kazibwe 2022;Otu and Impraim 2021). Madu and Nwankwo (2021) demonstrate that the role of climate change-induced migration in the FHCs must be comprehended with an understanding of the social-identity distinctions between the herding groups and other populations (Nwankwo 2024a).…”

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Assemblage thinking and actor–network theory: Reconciling the perspectives of environmental security and political ecology for improving the understanding of farmer–herder conflicts in Africa

Nwankwo

2024

Progress in Environmental Geography

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The two main theoretical approaches to study the farmer–herder conflicts (FHCs) in Africa, namely, environmental security (ES) and political ecology (PE), demonstrate theoretical disagreement. This review proposes that the disagreement between the two approaches needs to be resolved, to account for the complexity of the conflicts. Notably, the resolution can benefit analysts and help them understand the conflicts comprehensively. This review contributes to the literature on FHCs, by integrating the aspects of ES and PE for analyzing the FHCs in a single framework. Particularly, this review reveals some of the factors that shape the conflicts. It uses assemblage thinking and actor–network theory, to incorporate the issues related to the PE and ES of conflicts, which are often ignored in either of these two perspectives previously, and develops a detailed FHC assemblage framework. This method allows us to provide a comprehensive analysis that does not downplay the essential details of the conflicts, which may have been ignored in previous studies.

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Assemblage thinking and actor–network theory: Reconciling the perspectives of environmental security and political ecology for improving the understanding of farmer–herder conflicts in Africa

Nwankwo

2024

Progress in Environmental Geography

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“…Conflicts arise when herders are labelled as ‘strangers’ or ‘outsiders’, leading to discriminatory practices and expulsion policies (Olaniyan et al, 2015). The politicisation of transhumanist pastoralism further exacerbates these conflicts (Adibe, 2020). Inclusive policies that consider the interests of all stakeholders and address underlying grievances are crucial (Kwaja and Ademola-Adelehin, 2017).…”

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‘I lost over 700 tubers of yam but am glad I am still alive’: Implications of victimhood and displacement on conflict management – Insights from displaced farmers in North Central Nigeria

Achem,

Aderinto

2023

International Review of Victimology

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This study investigates the victimisation and challenges faced by the displaced agricultural community in North-Central Nigeria. The study argues that the significant loss and suffering experienced within this victimisation context contribute to the emergence of post-displacement stressors and act as catalysts for further acts of violence. A sample of 42 participant was selected using a combination of convenience sampling, snowball sampling, and purposeful sampling techniques. The participant were chosen from Daudu camps 1 and 2 (Mbawa), the Gbajimba internally displaced person (IDP) camp (Nzorov), and the Naka IDP camp (Ikyaghev). Data collection involved 8 focus group discussions with victims and 42 in-depth interviews with primary, secondary, and reintegrated victims, as well as representatives of herders. In addition, 14 key informant interviews were conducted with personnel from active non-governmental organisations (NGOs), IDP camp officials, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) officials, police and army personnel, the head of a local vigilante group, and traditional district heads. Qualitative data analysis was performed thematically using NVIVO 12 Plus, a qualitative data analysis software. The findings highlight that food insecurity emerges as the primary challenge faced by the displaced population. Other challenges include poor living conditions, inadequate healthcare, a lack of employment opportunities, a high number of out-of-school children, emotional difficulties, and water and sanitation problems. Returnees face challenges in reconstructing damaged properties, establishing water sources, and ensuring adequate security. Most participant rely on support from SEMA, humanitarian NGOs, and donations from private individuals and groups. Based on the research results, the study proposes relevant policies for the government and other agencies involved in assisting displaced populations. It emphasises the need for the government to engage with individuals and groups to provide long-term assistance for victims’ rehabilitation, reintegration, and recovery.

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Climate Change and Herder-Farmer Conflicts in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges

Issah,

Raheem,

Nandi

et al. 2024

Africa's Global Engagement: Perspectives From Emerging Countries

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Farmers’ and Herders’ violent conflicts and the politicization of transhumant pastoralism in Nigeria

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Assemblage thinking and actor–network theory: Reconciling the perspectives of environmental security and political ecology for improving the understanding of farmer–herder conflicts in Africa

Assemblage thinking and actor–network theory: Reconciling the perspectives of environmental security and political ecology for improving the understanding of farmer–herder conflicts in Africa

‘I lost over 700 tubers of yam but am glad I am still alive’: Implications of victimhood and displacement on conflict management – Insights from displaced farmers in North Central Nigeria

Climate Change and Herder-Farmer Conflicts in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges

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