<P> The result is a mixture of recurring conflicts and occasional political unity and solidarity amongst these highly differentiated peoples . An example for the latter was the United Middle Belt Congress that emerged following Nigeria's independence from Britain in 1960 . </P> <P> In particular, Jos city in Plateau State has been a centre for ethno - religious disputes and violence since the 1990s . The Jos Forum Inter-Communal Dialogue process spanned 16 months from August 2013 - December 2014, and refers to a peace process undertaken by communities living in Jos that concluded in a "Declaration of Commitment to Peace". </P> <P> Areas of Nigeria which are generally referred to as belonging to the Middle Belt are: Kwara State, Kogi State, Benue State, Taraba State, Plateau State, Nasarawa State, Niger State, Adamawa State, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), as well as the southern parts of Kaduna State, Kebbi State, Bauchi State, Gombe State, Yobe State and Borno State . </P> <P> The definition of the Middle Belt areas are subject to great debate due to the presence of significant number of ethnic Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri groups . In addition, the Yoruba of Kwara and Kogi have a strong affinity with the larger Yoruba body and frequently prefer not to be associated with the Middle Belt identity . </P>

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