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WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA) and with support from Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), convened a Multi-Sectoral Security Dialogue bringing together traditional and religious leaders, women and youth representatives, community actors, hunters, MACBAN, Police, NSCDC, and military/security representatives.

The dialogue focused on emerging conflict risks, early-warning indicators, reporting pathways, and practical measures for strengthening community-level early response. Trained community women also participated, reinforcing women’s role in conflict prevention

WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA) and with support from Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), conducted a two-day training for 30 community women in Mangu on conflict monitoring and reporting.

The training brought together women from different communities for interactive sessions, group exercises and discussions on conflict prevention, identifying early-warning signs, the role of communication in conflict management, and community-led

WANEP-Nigeria conducted advocacy visits to key stakeholders in Plateau State, including the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA).

The engagements focused on the situation of women and children, the critical role of women in conflict prevention, and strengthening the linkages between trained community women and existing early warning

As part of the project “Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in Northwestern Nigeria,” the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) successfully convened a specialized capacity-building training for 20 key community stakeholders in Katsina State.

The workshop brought together a diverse cohort of influential leaders, including representatives from Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Women Wing of CAN (WOWICAN), Hisbah, Community

WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with women and civil society representatives, organized a Non-Violent Peace March in Jos to amplify women’s voices and draw attention to the impact of conflict and insecurity on women and children in Plateau State.

The march highlighted critical concerns, including underreported killings, sexual violations, and the destruction of women’s farms and livelihoods, which continue to undermine women’s safety, dignity, economic security, and participation in

Monthly Bulletin (MB) – September 2026

Othman Ameenah the WANEP Y-TEaM Alumni, implemented her proposed initiative, The 2250 Challenge: Taking the YPS Agenda Beyond Conversation, in Abuja, with support from the WANEP Y-TEaM Alumni Pitch for Peace (P4P) Sub-Grant.

The engagement brought together young people to discuss pressing peace and security challenges, collaborate on practical solutions, and strengthen youth participation in peacebuilding. Participants explored issues including drug abuse and

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WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA) and with support from Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), conducted a two-day training for 30 community women in Mangu on conflict monitoring and reporting.

WANEP-Nigeria conducted advocacy visits to key stakeholders in Plateau State, including the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PSPBA).

WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with women and civil society representatives, organized a Non-Violent Peace March in Jos to amplify women’s voices and draw attention to the impact of conflict and insecurity on women and children in Plateau State.

Monthly Bulletin (MB) – September 2026

Othman Ameenah the WANEP Y-TEaM Alumni, implemented her proposed initiative, The 2250 Challenge: Taking the YPS Agenda Beyond Conversation, in Abuja, with support from the WANEP Y-TEaM Alumni Pitch for Peace (P4P) Sub-Grant.

Situation Update: September 16 – 30, 2026

Monthly Bulletin (MB) – August 2026

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