Situation Update: May 1 – 15, 2026
We were pleased to receive Dr. Omotola Ilesanmi, Acting Head of the General Leo Irabor Early Warning Systems Centre at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, on a courtesy visit, accompanied by a colleague.
The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and discuss shared efforts towards advancing early warning systems, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding initiatives in Nigeria.
WANEP Nigeria recently facilitated an Early Warning and Conflict Monitoring Training for staff members and interns at the General Leo Irabor Early Warning Systems Centre, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos.
The training was designed to strengthen the capacity of participants—particularly members of the Early Warning Team—by enhancing their ability to identify conflict indicators, monitor emerging threats, and effectively apply early
The first Steering Committee Meeting of PAVE Lagos was convened, bringing together steering committee members and partners.
The meeting provided an avenue to review the annual work plan, identify key community priorities, and refine implementation strategies to ensure measurable impact across Lagos State. Participants also explored opportunities
WANEP-Nigeria paid an advocacy visit to the National Emergency Management Agency @nemanigeria to explore strategic areas of collaboration in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and conflict-sensitive response.
The engagement provided an opportunity to identify shared priorities and strengthen coordination toward building safer, more resilient communities across Nigeria. Together, we can enhance early warning systems, improve rapid response
The Lagos State PAVE/PCVA Project paid an advocacy visit to the Commandant General of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) at the Taskforce Complex, Bolade, Oshodi.
During the visit, PAVE members met with the General Manager, Director of Administration, Director of Operations, and the Public Relations Officer (PRO) to explore strategic areas of collaboration aimed at
WANEP-Nigeria convened a three-day EU-funded capacity-building workshop that brought together 19 participants, including CSO’s, Traditional and Religious leaders, Youth and Women groups, Media practitioners, and Peace actors.
The sessions focused on conflict analysis, early warning systems, preventing violent extremism, gender and peacebuilding, mediation, and strategic communication, equipping frontline responders with practical tools to prevent violence and strengthen
WANEP–Nigeria held a three-day training on the EU-funded REcAP Project in Jalingo State, The training brought together 21 participants from civil society organisations, women and youth groups, the media, community actors, and relevant government institutions.
Key thematic areas covered included conflict prevention and analysis, early warning systems, preventing violent extremism, gender and peacebuilding, as well as practical skills in negotiation, mediation, and dialogue. We appreciate
Last week, WANEP–Nigeria wrapped up a 3-day @recap_network Capacity Building Training in Ibadan, Oyo State, bringing together 16 trained participants and key stakeholders from Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, and Osun States.
Over the three days, participants engaged in practical and insightful sessions on: Conflict Prevention & Analysis Early Warning & Response Preventing Violent Extremism Gender & Peacebuilding Negotiation, Mediation & Dialogue