Uniting the Middle-Belt

Enabling Middle-Belt people to be truly free to live and thrive as we see fit

January 2025

Middle-Belt Unity Summit 2025

📅 January 5-6, 2025 | 📍 Crest Hotel, Jos

A landmark event bringing together Middle-Belt activists, leaders, and community members from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The summit aims to promote a sense of oneness among Middle-Belt peoples and provide an opportunity to collectively brainstorm solutions to our common challenges.

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About Us

Who We Are

Uniting the Middle-Belt (UMB) is a grassroots organisation dedicated to enabling Middle-Belt people to be truly free to live and thrive as we see fit. We coordinate efforts among indigenous peoples of the North to work together and in cooperation with Southern peoples to counter displacement and oppression.

Our organisation brings together everyday people from all walks of life, of Middle-Belt descent, who share a strong belief in the Middle-Belt and have a track record of contributing sacrificially to Middle-Belt causes. We work collectively to understand issues, develop optimal solutions, and execute strategies for maximum impact.

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Our Mission & Vision

What Drives Us

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Our Objectives

  • Research and develop ways to enable Middle-Belt people to be truly free to live and thrive
  • Find and develop relationships with groups and individuals with similar goals
  • Promote a sense of oneness among our peoples
  • Promote and defend economic well-being of the people of the Middle-Belt
  • Promote the security of lives and property of the people of the Middle-Belt
  • Promote awareness of the plight, cultures and aspirations of the peoples of the Middle-Belt
  • Build/strengthen the capacities of our people for advocacy and activism towards self-determination
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Our Strategy

  • Collectively and individually understand the issues
  • Collectively understand possible solutions
  • Develop optimal solutions
  • "Evangelize" solutions to relevant individuals and groups
  • Work with other groups with similar objectives for maximum impact
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Our Reach

Our members reside across Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. We work with allied groups including CONAECDA, Middle-Belt Coalition, United Middle-Belt Development Forum, Middle-Belt Diaspora, and others to achieve our goals.

Our Programs

Making a Difference

Physical Security

Physical Security

Working to promote and defend the security of lives and property of the people of the Middle-Belt, addressing threats and developing protective strategies.

Internal Unity

Internal Unity

Promoting a sense of oneness among Middle-Belt peoples, fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across diverse communities and tribes.

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Promoting and defending the economic well-being of Middle-Belt people through initiatives like Joint Heritage Group (Agro-Business) and Energy Company.

Traditions Preservation

Traditions Preservation & Restoration

Preserving and restoring the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Middle-Belt, promoting awareness of our cultures and aspirations.

Legal Advocacy

Legal Advocacy

Through the Middle-Belt Legal Council, we work on local and international legal efforts, advocacy, and activism towards self-determination.

External Alliances

External Alliances

Building relationships with groups and individuals with similar goals, working with CONAECDA, Middle-Belt Coalition, and other allied organisations.

Upcoming Events

Join Us for Our Next Event

January 2025

Middle-Belt Unity Summit 2025

📅 Date: January 5-6, 2025

📍 Venue: Crest Hotel, Jos

💰 Fee: ₦45,000

A landmark event bringing together Middle-Belt activists, leaders, and community members from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The summit aims to promote a sense of oneness among Middle-Belt peoples and provide an opportunity to collectively brainstorm solutions to our common challenges.

Register Now

Past Events

Our Recent Activities

November 2024

Virtual Seminar: Nigeria, Country of Particular Concern

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2024

🕐 Time: 8:00 PM West African Time (11:00 AM Pacific Time)

💻 Platform: Zoom Virtual Seminar

Featured Speakers:

Emmanuel Ogebe, Esq.

Speaking on: Country of Particular Concern

Nigerian-American lawyer and rights advocate who was at the forefront of making Nigeria's CPC designation happen. He understands how Nigeria got off the list and got back on the list.

Dr. Habila Mormi John

Speaking on: Developments in Zaar Nation

An in-depth discussion on what it means for Nigeria to be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), featuring a discussion on developments in "Zaar Nation".

Middle-Belt Unity Summit 2025

January 5-6, 2025 | Crest Hotel, Jos | Registration Open

Chief Host

His Excellency the Governor of Plateau State
Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang

Organising Partners

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Plateau State Government

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Belt of Unity Initiative

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Association of Middle-Belt Ethnic Nationalities (ASOMBEN)

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Distinguished Aviation Engineer Isaac Balami

We welcome additional partners! If your organisation is interested in partnering with us to organise this landmark event, please contact us.

Join Us for the Middle-Belt Unity Summit

We are excited to announce the Middle-Belt Unity Summit, a landmark event bringing together Middle-Belt activists, leaders, and community members from across Nigeria and the diaspora. This bi-annual summit will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, and in-depth discussions on various topics critical to the Middle-Belt movement.

Our Goals: The summit aims to promote a sense of oneness among Middle-Belt peoples and provide an opportunity to collectively brainstorm solutions to our common challenges, including security, economic empowerment, unity, and self-determination.

📅 Dates: January 5-6, 2025
📍 Venue: Crest Hotel, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
💰 Registration Fee: ₦45,000
📋 Breakout Sessions: Afternoon of January 5th
🎯 Focus: Unity, Security, Economic Empowerment, and Self-Determination

Register to Attend

Complete the form below to register for the Middle-Belt Unity Summit

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Select your preferred breakout sessions. You can choose up to 3 sessions, ranked by preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice):

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You can also volunteer later by visiting the "Volunteer" page. Organisers with Accounting role can verify payments in the organiser dashboard.
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Payment Information

Note: You can contribute financially even if you cannot attend the summit. Your contribution helps support the Middle-Belt cause and may sponsor attendees who cannot afford the full fee.

Registration Fee (if attending): ₦45,000

Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Account Name: KIYITWE BISKA GOTOM AND SAMUEL HWERE TSOK

Account Number: 2309527365

Full fee: ₦45,000. If you can't afford the full amount, pay what you can and you'll be added to the sponsorship queue. You can also pay extra to sponsor others!

Payment Options:

  • Full Payment (₦45,000): Complete your registration
  • Partial Payment: Pay what you can afford. You'll be added to a sponsorship queue and served as funds become available (first come, first served)
  • Extra Payment: Help sponsor others! You can specify a person to sponsor or leave it for general sponsorship

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Become a Summit Partner

Join Us in Organizing the Middle-Belt Unity Summit 2025

Why Partner With Us?

The Middle-Belt Unity Summit 2025 is a landmark event bringing together activists, leaders, and community members from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The summit aims to promote a sense of oneness among Middle-Belt peoples and provide an opportunity to collectively brainstorm solutions to our common challenges. We are seeking organisations that share our commitment to unity, security, economic empowerment, and self-determination for Middle-Belt peoples.

Chief Host:

  • 👑 His Excellency the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang

Current Organising Partners:

  • 🏛️ Plateau State Government
  • 🤝 Belt of Unity Initiative
  • 🌍 Association of Middle-Belt Ethnic Nationalities (ASOMBEN)

Organisers:

  • ✈️ Distinguished Aviation Engineer Isaac Balami

If your organisation is interested in partnering with us, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you.

* Required fields. We will review your inquiry and get back to you as soon as possible.

Get In Touch

Join Us in Our Mission

Contact Information

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about our programs, get involved, or partner with us. Join our monthly meetings and workgroups to contribute to the Middle-Belt cause.

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Membership

159 active members across 5 countries

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Reach

Nigeria, US, UK, Germany, Canada

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Upcoming Events

January 5-6, 2025: Middle-Belt Unity Summit

Crest Hotel, Jos | Registration Open

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