Conflicts don’t begin with violence. They begin in language—through the stories we tell about who belongs, who is to blame, and who must be feared.

In this episode of the Delimi PROSPER Podcast, we explore how identity, storytelling, and media narratives shape the way conflict is understood—especially in contexts where environmental pressure, economic stress, and social tensions intersect.

Host Richard Ali is joined by Hauwa Noroh Ali, a strategic communications specialist and storyteller whose life and work are shaped by the complex histories of Plateau State. Drawing on both lived experience and professional insight, she reflects on how identity becomes hardened, how digital spaces amplify division, and how more careful storytelling can help lower tensions rather than inflame them.

This conversation is part of the Delimi PROSPER Project, which promotes peacebuilding, civic learning, and environmental resilience through youth-focused dialogue and storytelling in Nigeria.

About the Guest
Hauwa Noroh Ali is a communications and storytelling professional with a background in journalism and public affairs. Her work explores the relationship between media, identity, and public meaning, with a focus on how narratives can deepen division or create space for understanding.

About the Project
The Delimi PROSPER Project is an initiative by Engaging Borders SRD, supported by the SPRiNG Programme and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).

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