Nande Tersoo – Nigeria
Occupation/Title
Peace and Development Practitioner
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Summary/About Me
Tersoo Matthew Nande is a dedicated peace and development practitioner specializing in dialogue and mediation. With a Master of Science Degree in Political Science from Bayero University Kano, Nande has over 5 years of experience in the field of development and peacebuilding. His work focuses on utilizing innovative methods to foster peace and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities.
Areas of Expertise
- Peacebuilding
- Dialogue and Mediation
- Community Development
- Conflict Resolution
Professional Experience
- Specialist in Dialogue and Mediation: Experienced in facilitating peace processes and community dialogues.
Key Initiative
- Social Change Initiative (SCI): Rebuilding Our Communities – Benue (ROC—Benue): Entertainment for Peace
- Focus: This initiative aims to use entertainment as a tool for peacebuilding by bringing together the Mbasombo and Mbaviur clans from Gwer-East local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. The clans have been in protracted conflict over land, resulting in significant loss of lives and property. The project will involve students from the two clans at Government Secondary School, Ikpayongo, staging an entertainment event featuring music, dance, and drama. This event will serve as a platform for dialogue and engagement among stakeholders from both communities to work towards mitigating the conflict.
Skills
- Peacebuilding and Mediation
- Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Event Planning for Social Change
Additional Brief:
Nande Tersoo’s SCI, “Rebuilding Our Communities – Benue (ROC—Benue): Entertainment for Peace,” aims to leverage entertainment to bridge gaps between the Mbasombo and Mbaviur clans in Benue State. By organizing events involving music, dance, and drama, the initiative seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among community members, ultimately working towards resolving the long-standing land conflict.