The peace-building efforts of Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence, Senator Shehu Buba, have received significant approbation by the Bauchi State Muslim Parliament.
The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament declared their approval and support for Senator Buba at a press conference in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, on Saturday.
It validated Buba’s deployment of dialogue in conflict-resolution, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
Chairman of the Parliament, Ahmad Yusuf, commended Senator Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, for his work in conflict resolution and national security.
According to Yusuf, “Senator Buba’s approach aligns with the organisation’s core vision of promoting unity and peaceful coexistence.”
He highlighted the senator’s initiatives, including frameworks for peaceful coexistence between farming communities and pastoralists.
He noted that his approach, “which blends dialogue with economic empowerment, mirrors successful strategies previously employed in the Niger Delta region.”
Another member of the Parliament, Hamza Abubakar, emphasised that years of armed struggle against security threats like Boko Haram had not resolved the problem.
He pointed to the successful use of dialogue in Kaduna, which had led to a more peaceful environment.
He asked: “If this is the result, why can’t we allow the initiator of this dialogue to continue and apply the same methodology in other parts of the country for peaceful coexistence?”
The Muslim Parliament said it “strongly condemned” what it described as a “vicious smear campaign” against Senator Buba, calling the attacks “character assassination” aimed at undermining his contributions to national security.
The organisation also called on all stakeholders to join in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and urged the government to address the grievances of conflict victims.
It appealed to citizens to support peace and cautioned politicians against using national security as a political tool.
Senator Buba has been widely recognised for his advocacy of non-kinetic approaches to complement military operations in combating insecurity.
His strategy emphasises dialogue, reconciliation, and socio-economic renewal, principles rooted in his academic background in peace studies and conflict management.
Buba is a doctoral researcher with a focus on the drivers of banditry in Zamfara and Kaduna States.
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