The workshop brought together a diverse cohort of influential leaders, including representatives from Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Women Wing of CAN (WOWICAN), Hisbah, Community Peace Officers (CPOs), vigilante groups, traditional community leaders, and local women leaders. Designed to strengthen grassroots resilience against information disorder, the training focused on mapping local drivers of false narratives, identifying conflict triggers, and equipping community influencers with practical tools to safeguard peace and democratic stability.
Throughout the interactive sessions, participants gained critical conceptual clarity on distinguishing between misinformation, disinformation, and mal information—concepts that were entirely novel to many attending leaders. A major focal point centered on leveraging early warning detection and rapid response mechanisms to intercept malicious narratives before they escalate into uncontrollable violence. By collaboratively developing localized mitigation strategies, these 20 stakeholders are now effectively positioned as frontline peacebuilders, empowered to do a step-down training to empower others to counter harmful narratives and promote peace within their respective constituencies across Katsina State.
