BY NATE HAKEN

Conflict can devastate the livelihoods of people in the affected communities. But the story of the Ekowe community shows how local mediation efforts can make a big difference for peace in the Niger Delta. The footage for this video was filmed courtesy of the Rural Empowerment Foundation and facilitated by NIDPRODEV/LITE AFRICA. It was produced by the PIND Media Production Hub. The senior Peacebuilding Adviser was Robinson Ariyo.