04. Delimi PROSPER Podcast: Samuel Aruwan

How conflicts are named often determines how they are understood—and whether responses solve problems or deepen them. In this episode of the Delimi PROSPER Podcast, host Richard Ali speaks with security governance practitioner and former Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. Together, they examine how emotional narratives, environmental pressures, and historical fault lines intersect to shape insecurity in Nigeria. Drawing on experience in journalism, strategic communications, and internal security administration, Aruwan reflects on climate stress, migration, resource competition, and the dangers of misdiagnosing conflict through stereotypes and sentiment. The conversation challenges listeners to think more carefully about language, framing, and the relationship between narrative and policy response. This episode is part of the Delimi PROSPER Project by Engaging Borders SRD, supported by the SPRiNG Programme and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD). Topics explored: • Climate stress and resource conflict • Banditry and narrative framing • Emotional narratives versus strategic clarity • Kaduna’s conflict complexities • Media responsibility and prevention #ConflictPrevention #Nigeria #ClimateConflict #Security #DelimiPROSPER