As the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) stemming from recent violent attacks on farming communities in Plateau state continues to escalate, The Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, a prominent peace advocacy group under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, has taken a resolute stand to address the […]

Background to the Touching Lives for Peace Initiative, 2023 Attacks by armed Fulani Herdsmen have been ravaging the Middle-belt region of Nigeria for years now. Plateau is one of the states that has witnessed a lot of attacks with Bassa, Riyom and Barkin Ladi being the most often attacked areas.  […]

The President and CEO of the Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, the Reverend Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam unveiled the Deep Dives Peace Dialogue Report on December 8th, 2022.   Revd Dr. Para-Mallam detailed the key aspects of the report, summarizing the Deep Dives Peace Dialogue project conducted across six local […]

In recent months, Plateau State has been rocked by a wave of violence that has left dozens dead and displaced thousands. The attacks, which have targeted mainly Christians, have been blamed on a variety of factors, including farmer-herder clashes, religious tensions, and political rivalries. In a radio program organized by […]

A Press Statement by The Revd Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam President and CEO – Date: July 11th 2023.