Nigeria since independence in 1960 has not witness an enduring peace as conflicts,
crises, militancy and terrorism complicated the task of nation building. Many policies by past
governments ranging from state and local creation and federal character policy as well as
declaration of unlimited wars against hunger, poverty and indiscipline have not guaranteed
lasting peace. The scenario informed the study to examine when war for peace will genuinely
commence and the preconditions enduring peace. The paper was descriptive and made use
of secondary sources of data inclusive of text books, journal, Internet materials and official
documents from government circle. The study argued that there has been too much rhetoric on
modalities for peace without the required political will. The study found that poor
governance has made political religious and ethnicity thrives while corruption robs the
citizenry of dividend of democracy. It recommended true federalism and genuine war
against poverty and unemployment as well as massive infrastructural development as
components of war for peace. In addition, government should embark on early monitoring
of conflicts, probe the remote causes and be fair and just in transforming conflicts. The study
concluded that the war for peace is insurmountable given that the right institutional
and attitudinal framework is judiciously put in place and executed.