Post-conflict reintegration is an aspect of peacebuilding that deals with the social, political and economic integration of ex-combatants and their families. It is a long-term process that provides a primary support network into civil society (Nilson, 2005) . The research aimed to examine the role(s) of civil society organizations in post-conflict Reintegration of Niger Delta, Nigeria. Civil society is the “ third sector ” of society. The research adopted the descriptive-evaluative research design and used a secondary source for data collection. The research findings show that the struggle for resource control between the Nigerian government and indigenes of the Niger Delta is the root source of the conflict. The 2009 Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) was implemented to reconcile these differences and promote stability in the region and country at large. The success of the amnesty programme was hindered by lots of challenges encountered both from the national government and the ex-combatants. Nonetheless, with the support of civil society organizations, PAP recorded several successes.
KeywordsInclude Post-Conflict ReintegrationPeacebuildingCivil Society OrganizationsEx-Combatants
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