Peace Clubs in Nigerian Schools: Impact and Policy Implications

• Published in: African conflict and peacebuilding review 2023-10, Vol.13 (2), p.128-140
• Main Author: Irene, Oseremen Felix
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Action research; Administrators; Analysis; Anger management; Case studies; Clubs; Communication; Conflict management; Conflict resolution; Cooperative learning; Curricula; Data analysis; Empowerment; Gender-based violence; Infrastructure; Learning; Learning environment; Nonviolence; Peace; Policy making; Problem solving; Research design; School environment; School violence; Schools; Students; Teachers; Teaching
• ISSN: 2156-695X; 2156-7263; 2156-7263
• DOI: 10.2979/africonfpeacrevi.13.2.06

This briefing paper reports the impact of peace club infrastructure in the eight schools where such peace infrastructures were established in Nigeria. The study adopts an action research design and thematic approach in data analysis. The pre- and post-training test results and the focus group discussions point to a very positive outcome for the peace clubs. The study contributes to improving participants’ knowledge in anger management and conflict resolution and builds participants’ skills in anger management and in resolving their own conflicts amicably. It promotes a positive attitudinal change of participants and ensures a peaceful learning environment, which in turn enhances students’ academic performance in schools. It provides a forum where students and even teachers express themselves on peace and conflict issues. It recommends peace clubs to school administrators, community managers, and policymakers as a viable policy option for sustainable peace in schools .