WANEP-Nigeria – Building Relationships for Peace

In continuation of the PAVE Project, WANEP Nigeria, alongside members of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Steering Committee, paid an advocacy visit to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) [Read More]

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, WANEP, as part of the Safe School Declaration Project in Lagos State, organized a public engagement with students and teachers from 10 public primary schools. [Read More]

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WANEP-Nigeria and members of the Lagos PCVE Steering Committee paid an advocacy visit to the Lagos State Safety Commission.
They presented the #PAVE initiative and explored areas of synergy with the Commission’s safety programs, including LNSA and other security agencies. [Read More]

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WANEP-Nigeria organized a strategic meeting with the Abuja Network EXCOs to address the impending Capacity Strengthening Assessment for our network members. [Read More]

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WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) held the Inaugural Meeting of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Steering Committee in Lagos State. [Read More]

WANEP Nigeria is excited to invite network members, CSOs, researchers, academics, and peacebuilders to submit entries for the next edition of the Women, Peace & Security (WPS Journal)! [Read More]

WANEP-Nigeria participated in the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) annual retreat, bringing together field monitors and WANEP NEWS Managers from across West Africa.
The retreat focused on strengthening early warning systems through improved data collection, misinformation detection, and effective use of the ECOWARN Reporter for consistent and credible reporting. [Read More]

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West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria) was established out of necessity to provide an organized platform for collaborative peacebuilding for conflict transformation and development in Nigeria by indigenous Non Governmental Organizations with diverse capacities and interest in human rights, conflict transformation and good governance. its operational framework was designed along the visions of the regional network operating in West Africa, Chad and Cameroun with the ultimate goal of building sustainable peace for growth and development in the region

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The team was warmly received by Dr. Lucas Koyejo, National Coordinator, NHRC, as discussions focused

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WANEP-Nigeria and members of

They presented the #PAVE initiative and explored areas of synergy with the Commission’s safety programs,

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This is a platform to amplify women’s voices in peacebuilding and promote meaningful discourse on

WANEP-Nigeria, in collaboration with

With over 10 Civil Society Organizations in attendance, the meeting provided a platform for stakeholders

#WomanCrushWednesday

Today, we shine our #WcW spotlight on Dr. Fatima Akilu, a woman whose work has had a transformative impact on mental health, peacebuilding, and the fight against violent extremism in Nigeria.

Dr. Akilu serves as the Executive Director of Neem Foundation, where she leads the foundation’s Psychosocial Services Component, delivering crucial mental health support to communities impacted by conflict and trauma.

A trained psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Akilu holds a Master’s Degree and PhD in Psychology from the University of Reading, UK. Her journey in mental health has been marked by dedication to research and teaching, particularly on topics like homelessness and the complex relationship between ethnicity and mental health.

For over 12 years, she shared her expertise as an Adjunct Professor of General Psychology at Broome Community College, USA, shaping the minds of future psychologists.

In addition to her mental health work, Dr. Akilu brings valuable experience in media and communication. She has served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of a leading Nigerian newspaper and worked as Head of Communication to the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Millennium Development Goals. Her expertise in strategic communication led her to pioneer Nigeria’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programme, where she held the role of Director for Behavioural Analysis and Strategic Communications at the Office of the National Security Adviser until 2015.

Through her work at Neem Foundation, Dr. Akilu continues to empower communities and advocate for mental health support in peacebuilding efforts, leaving an indelible mark on Nigeria’s fight for peace and security. Her journey serves as an inspiration, showing the power of resilience, compassion, and dedication to the greater good.

Let’s celebrate Dr. Fatima Akilu and her remarkable contributions!

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