The event held in Tamale aimed was to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime in the region.

Most Rev. Philip Naameh, the Chairman of the Northern Regional Peace Council, said the MMDCEs should develop the mechanisms needed to respond to conflict in their localities to stop all forms of violence and related deaths in the Region.

He urged the MMDCEs to serve as the chairs of the Security Committees and also plays a key role in settling disputes issue in their areas. 

He said the MMDCEs should collaborate with National Peace Council to raise awareness to stop conflict in their districts to maintain peace.

Mr Solomon Namliit Boar, the Deputy Northern Regional Minister, said the MMDCEs should educate the youth to avoid conflicts in order to promote development in the Region.

He advised them to integrate conflict sensitivity in their development plans and agendas to create a platform for dialogue between the peace council to build a strong collaboration to feed early warming mechanisms.