ix. Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups, including the disabled, displaced persons and refugees. 3.1 Objective 1: Prevention and Reduction of Intra and Inter-State Conflicts. 3.1.1 Nigeria is a country of great diversity, with multi-ethnic and multi-religious characteristics. The country has witnessed a series of internal conflicts arising from agitation for resource control, political struggles, ethnic interests, land disputes, and religious intolerance etc. The most recent of these incidents are the Niger Delta crisis; the Boko Haram episode in the North Eastern area of Nigeria; post election violence at the conclusion of the April, 2011 General Elections; and the ethno-religious crises in Jos, Plateau State, Kafanchan, Kaduna State and other areas. In its efforts to resolve these crises, the Federal Government has always placed emphasis on dialogue. In most cases, Administrative Committees and Judicial Commissions of enquiry have been set up to find lasting solutions to the crises as well as ways of preventing future occurrences in order to ensure sustainable development and a peaceful and stable society. Some of these Committees are: Presidential Advisory Committee on Jos, Plateau State Crisis, headed by Chief (Dr.) Solomon Lar. Presidential Committee on Security Challenges in the North-East (Boko Haram), headed by Amb. Usman Galtimari Presidential Committee on the 2011 Elections Violence and Civil Disturbances, headed by Dr. Sheik Lemu. 3.1.2 To arrest the Niger Delta crisis, the Federal Government of Nigeria granted amnesty to the militant youths in the region. In order to forestall future re33