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rston:A Nigeria characterized by just and peaceful coexistence among communities where
dignity of the human person is paramount and where the people can-meet their basic

human needs and decide their own direction.

M ission.
To enable and facilitate the development of mechanisms for cooperation among
civil society based peacebuilding practitioners and organizations in Nigeria byproviding cooperalive responses to violent conflicts; providing structure throughwhich these praclitioners and inslitutions can regularly share experiences andinformalion on peacebuilding, conflict transformalion, social, ethno religious andpolitical reconciliation and tolerance; and promoting culturalvalues as resources forpeaceburlding.

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To build a sustainable peaceful coexistence amongst all the various
sectors and groups of the Nigerian community; thereby creating an
enabling environment for nalional growth and development

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WANEp-Nigeria is a national Networkof theWestAfrica Networkfor Peacebuilding,WestAfrlca regional
Network with headquarters at Accra-Ghana. lt provides an organized platform for collaborative
peacebuilding by indigenous Non Governmental Organisations for conflict transformalion anddevelopment in Nigerra.

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' Strengthen the peacebuilding capocihes of organizahons and prachhoners to achvely engage inI)

the prevenhon and/or peocef ul transf ormahon of violent conflicts in Nigerio.

, lncrease awareness and use of non-violent strategies as a proachve response to conflicts in orderito avoidviolence,, Promote prrnciplecl and responsive leadership in the country within context that appreciates theculture of non-violence, advocates f or just social, pohhcal structures and relahonships" Engender conflict preventton and peacebuildingissues in the country, Harmonize and develop conflict prevenhon through peacebuilding acfrvihes by networking andcoordinahon of WANEP members intoviable networks and mechanisms,-;:*rc-r;g,fri::e ipf*s :;rt:jf,:iii;c::,,. Collaborahon and consultahon. Peacebuilding is about complementarity and not duplicahon; about collaborahon and ,'not compehhon.

,, lJnderstandingthe root causes of confltctis keyto any tntervenhon.

i. lnclusiveness in responseby tnvolving all octors and stakeholders.
, Keeping the process simple. Conflicts already lead to conf uston and bewilderment.
'. Local ownership of peacebuilding processes.

, Peacebuilding is a process nat an event.
' Reconctliahon ts at the heart of peacebuilding.
, peacebuilding ts about repatring broken human relahonships.Through facilitattng communicahon amongst the two sectors thatwill restore both thetr humanity and relahonshtps.

' Transporency and Accountability,' Jushcefor all.
Establishedsince2OOl,WANEP NrgeriaisthelargestpeacebuildtngNetworkinNigeriawithamembershtpspreadof
350 Community Based on Non GovernmentalOrganizohons operohnginthe 36 States of Nigeria tncludtngthe Federal
Ca pital I e rri Lo ry (F C T).

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Mr. Olatosimr Kolawole

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Chibundu Uchegbu

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Emen Okon

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Kolawole Amusat

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Hannah Yakubu
Linda Umar
Barr.lruka Nwokedi
Bridget Affiah
Tilope Akosa

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Pahence Obaulo

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Kevin Abonyi

Program Manager

Osariemen Amas-Edobor

Program Manager

Vtvian Anyaegbu

Adminrstrahve Manager

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Program AssistantDamtlola Adeoye

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Babalola Dawodu

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Patricia Unegbu
Esho Akeem

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WANEP-Nigeriq: Who l,tle Are qnd tt$hqt We Do
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, conflicttransformation and good governance.
Its operational f ramework was designed along the visions of the regional network operating in West Af rica, Chad and Cameroun
with the ultimate goal of building sustainable peace for growth and development in the region.
WANEP Nigeria operations are structured along the geo political constellation of Nigeria and targets grassroots ownership ofpeacebuilding initiatives through its member organizations in all the thirty six (36) States of Nigeria including the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) Membership of WANEP-Nigeria, pursuant to constitutional provision is for organizations with 40% conflicttransformation and peacebuilding initiatives. Some of these organizations however have other areas of competence other thanpeacebuilding. WANEP-Nigeria has over350 memberorganizations spread across the sixgeopoliticalzones of the country.

lntervention programs of the Network are divided into five basic thematic areas: Conflict Prevention; Women in Peacebuilding;
Active Non Violence and Peace Education; Democracy and Good Governance; Research and Documentation
Active Non-Violence and Peace Education: strives to institutionalize non violence and peace education in primary,secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Conflict Prevention: works towards the establishment of civil society early warning and response system irl Nigeria,
which is linked to ECOWAS Early Warning system at the regional level. lt also works with relevant government andinter governmental agencies towards Disaster Risk Reduction in the country
Democracy and Good Governance programs strengthen governance capacities through developing and integrating
conflict management systems at different levels of governance and also ensure transparency in decision making.

Women in Peacebuilding program (WIPNET) offer opportunity for the participation of women in peacebuilding
mechanisms through a coordinated network thatfacilitates advocacy, reconciliation and transformation.
Research, Publication and Network Coordination promotes cross-fertilization of resources and expertise amongzone5.

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ear Board members, WANEP- Nigeria network members, ladies and Gentlemen lwould
like to start bysaying Happy NewYearto you all. Maythe newyear bring good tidings andpeace all through. I sincerely appreciate the partnership that exists between the
National Secretariat and its network members in seeking to achieve the Network's mission. The
partnership has been instrumental in attaining project objectives and outcomes for which weremain the foremost peacebuilding Network in Nigeria.
The year 2}78was quite a year for all of us particularly, the upsurge of security threats. Beginningfrom the North Central zone with issues of herder farmers conflict which left the populace intears as we saw how Nigerian were killed and several other injured over grazing rights. The North
East Zone was not left out with continuous attacks targeting security base and communities bymembers of the insurgent group Boko Haram. lssues of thuggery, kidnapping, banditry, armed
robberyetcwere recorded across the different zones of the country.

However, amidst these threats quite a number of development projects were implemented inthese circumstances with attaining risks recorded exciting milestones in the peacebuilding
community. Funds was received from Urgent Action Fund - Africa to intervene in the agro -pastorialist
conflict in Benue State. This was hinged on the absence of women's voices in the agro- pastorialist conflict
and the need for a holistic approach to peacebuilding. Women in the state are victims of horrible
atrocities and injustice being perpetuated by the herdsmen with attendant internal displacement
challenges yet are denied their rights and are unable to protect themselves, thus limiting their ability toparticipate in making decisions that affect theirwellbeing.

ln Plateau State through the Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD) program, WANEP - Nigeria
sustained its partnership with USIP to hold dialogues to discuss issues of gang rapes, drug abuse,
election policing, etc amongst the community members and various security stakeholders in Jos
North. The youths who perpetuate violence are becoming inore volatile with increase in record ofincidences. The continuous dialogue meetings have helped some of the perpetrators to realize
the gravity of their offense and become repentant and willing to contribute to community
development.

ln Lagos State, WANEP- Nigeria was able to ldentify with the host state through its peace(education project for primary schools. Working closelywith the State Universal Basic Education
Board (SUBEB) and School Based Management Committee in Kosofe Local Government Area,
the capacity of the pupils was built to embrace non- violence. The key objectives of the project
were to; arouse the consciousness of children on the need for peaceful co-existence atcommunity, local and state level; to build the capacity of pupils in 12 primary schools to be peace
ambassadorswithin theirschools and communities and to build a platform forthe introduction ofpeace education in primary and post primary schools in Lagos State. At present, WAN EP- Nigeriatlr\rdest Afriea F{etwork for Feaeebuilding -riigenia llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllE

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As the out-going Board Chair, I am impressed and confident that we are in the right tract;
empowering citizens for the future, inculcating skills that are essential to building relationships
and building peace. Our prospects as an lnstitution are indeed bright. More so, as a result of ourvaried peacebuilding activities carried out by the secretariat, we have improved on our funding
opportunities and attracted new projects, we have negotiated and improved our strategic
partnerships and we have expanded our funding base. AII thanks to the dedication of staff
members to their key responsibilities and commitment of the board members.

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As we look forward to celebrating our 2O'nanniversary in the NewYear I am honoured to be partof this amiable Networkthat is unrelenting in its efforts to promote peacewithin communities in
Nigeria. We will continue to work together towards ensuring that our 2015 - 2O2O strategic planpriorities are accomplished, and greater heights attained.

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Sir Bariem Vulasi
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Barrister Margret Nwagbo
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Dr. Abiola Afolabi -Akiyode

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NATIONAL \ ET\\'ORK COORDINATOR:
Ms. Bridget Osakn'e
Our Thsk Consoliduting and Sustaining Peace in Nigeria
Happy newyear to you all. I am delighted to welcome you to 2079, a year Nigerians will be goingto the polls to elect the next President and other government officers. The out-going year was
worrisome as it was filled with many security challenges that threatened the corporate existenceof the country. The year opened with herdsmen attacking villagers and farmers in six villages
straddling two local government areas of Logo and Guma LGA in Benue State between January 1- B, 2078. The conflict was reportedly triggered by the enactment of the Open Grazing
Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law by the Benue State Government on November 1,
2077.

It is no gainsay that violent clashes between herdsmen and agrarian communities in the North
Central and southern zones have escalated in recent years threatening the country's security andstability. With an estimated death toll of over 3,000 people, these clashes are becoming as
potentially dangerous as the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The quest for territorial
control of arable land for grazing activities, obstruction of traditional migration routes among
other reasons has led to destruction of farmlands and products. Revenge killings emanating fromalleged theft/killing of livestock and sexual violence especially rape of women and girls,
attributed to herdsmen has thrown up new challenges to human security in the country. Morealarming is the proliferation of smallarms and lightweapons resulting in high fatalityand internal
displacements within Local Government Areas in Adamawa, Benue, Plateau, Taraba andNassarawa,Zamfaraand other affected states.
ln the North East, the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents was in earnest, as the Boko Haraminsurgents kidnapped another set of tt4 girls from the Government Girls College Dapchi, Yobe
State.Although a great numberof the girlswere returned, Leah Sharibu one of the abductee isyet
to return home. ln spite of the efforts of the Federal Government to negotiate with theinsurgents, Leah Sharibu still remain in captivityas we continue to keep hope alive for her release.

On the political scene, staggered elections were conducted at the state level with several
unresolved political upheavals, inter-party conflicts and peps from political lobbyists ahead ofzotg.WANEP- Nigeria Network members were on ground to observe the elections and reportsecuritythreatto relevant securityagencies. In Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemiwas elected as the
new governor of the state and in Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola was declared winner after
the re- run elections in the state.
At the WAN EP-Nigeria Secretariat, amidst the security challenges across the country, we've alsoachieved a lot and recorded exciting milestones in building peace amongst the various sectors
and groups of the Nigerian community. At the secretariat, three male National Youth Corp
members and an intern were engaged to enhance the program department. They came withvaried experiences as youths and increased vigor to work and also to balance gender, faith andethnicity. According to their discipline they were placed in different program areas to work with
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the Program Managers. The new insights and added boost to the work helped ensure theI1attainment of project objectives.

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The Conflict Prevention department tirelessly during the year reported incidences of security
threats in Nigeria. ln order to disseminate information gathered, production and publication ofearly warning outputs such as Weekly Highlights, Situation Track Analysis, Policy Briefs, Quick
NEWS updates, Press Release were done on major peace and security issues in Nigeria. The
information were sent to relevant stakeholders including government agencies like lnstitute for
Peace and Conflict Resolution, Peace and Security Network, Civil Society Organizations such as
ECOWAS, Centre for lnformation Technology and Development-ClTAD, Mercy Corps etc toserve as a guide for further interventions. The department engaged in assessment of Gender
Related Hate Speech on Women Political Leadership in Nigeria and came up with a reporthighlighting the effects on women participation. There was also the reports on the Statistics ofrecorded incidents - Farmers-Herders Conflict (January-May 2Ot8), and the Chronology ofattacks bysuspected militia herders in the North.

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The United States lnstitute for Peace (USIP) continued its support for WANEP- Nigeria in
improving community - Police relations towards addressing security challenges in Plateau State.
The organic Justice, Security and Dialogue (JSD) program supported training on responding togender-based violence particularly rape; dialogues for non-traditional partners and agencies to
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Through herWomen in Peacebuilding (WIPNET) program, WANEP- Nigeria played significant
role intervening in the agro- pastorialist conflict that enveloped Benue State and other North
Central States. Recognizing women have a role to play in promoting peace, this prompted a peacemarch with women calling for peace in Benue State and Nigeria at large. The impact of theviolence on women and their varied recommendations to key stakeholders on the possible
measures to promote peace was documented in a book. AIso, we were able to commence a
project on Localization of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 7325 in six
states in Nigeria with special focus on using the media as an instrument to amplywomen's roles inpeacebuilding.

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ln optimizing the relationship that exist between WANEP- Nigeria and OXFAM, the project on
Food and Climate Justice continued in Lagos and Kebbi States. A research finding on the 'lmpactof lnvestments in Agriculture and Climate Change Adaptation on Small Scale Farming in Nigeria
was published - "Fine Words do not Put Food on the Table" and a media and civil societyroundtable was held to discuss the outcome of the frndings. As a follow up, a Policy Dialogue washeld on the national budget in relation to climate change adaptation (CCA) frameworks andpolicies to increase awareness of CCA policies in Agriculture among policy makers, farmers andthe public. Key messages through social media platforms were sent out for improved awarenessand support for Small Scale Farming in Nigeria. This was linked up with social media personalities
for wider visibility and acceptance. The project outcomes have contributed to facilitating the
momentum for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 2 on 'ending hunger, achieving
food secu rity a nd im proved n utrition, a nd promoting sustaina ble agricu ltu re by 2030'
The year ended on a good note as WANEP- Nigeria was able to forge relationship with the Lagos
State House of Assemblythrough the State Universal Basic Education Board. (SUBEB). Working

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built the capacity of over 1000 pupils in 18 public primary schools in Lagos State were built on
peacebuilding to be Peace Ambassadors within their schools and communities. The pupils were
taught the culture of peace by shunning violence, bully and always adopt peaceful methods ofresolving theirdisputes.As a result of the positive outcomes and relevance to peace and security
in Lagos State, the State House of Assembly is working with WANEP Nigeria to ensure thepassage into Law of Peace Education in the curriculum of for primaryand post primaryschools in
Lagos State.

ln all, we enjoyed a tremendous support from the WANEP Nigeria Board members, individuallyand collectively; Zonal and State Coordinators were up and doing, staff members worked withfull commitment in pursuance of WANEP mandate and principles for which their efforts arecommendable and I say a big thank you to everyone. We also appreciate the continued supportof our partners USIP, Oxfam in Nigeria, Urgent Action Fund-Africa, Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation (NORAD), lnstitute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Federal
Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, State Ministries of Women Affairs, SUBEB
and the Lagos State House of Assembly Ministry of Education in helping us fulfil our mission.
WANEP- Nigeria in no small measure appreciates the regional office for believing in us andproviding the needed advisory support in ensuring we remain at the forefront of promoting
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Conflict Prevention)ushce ancl Security Dialogue (JSD) Progt'am Acttvihesi

Commisioning of Angwan Rukuba Police Outstation atAngwan RukubaCommunity of Jos North LGA, Plateau state on 14'hNOVEMBER, 2078

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I Rukuba neighborhood of Jos. For seven months following the attack,I and residents were left to fend for themselves. Crime rate increased in the community withdrug abuse and peddling, theft, burglary and attacks taking centre stage. The effect on thecommunity was devastating causing untold hardship to its members and lack of response from
Nasarawa divisional Police office.
The Justice and Security Dialogue of United States Institute of Peace (USIP) being implemented
by West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP) and Centre for Peace Advancement in
Nigeria (CEPAN) had a dialogue with the Chiefs, Elders, Stakeholders, Women, Youth, the Policeand other security actors. Through the JSD process, the police agreed to reenter the areas andcommunity members agreed to assist police in rebuilding the outpost. Community members
donated money, labor, and other supplies for the reconstruction. Disputes over the location of
the police outpost arose during reconstruction, the JSD team through various CPs, mediatedbetween the two sides, resulting in agreement on the current site and final completion of the
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The launch of the Police Outpost on November 14th 2018 marks a historical step to unity. Unity between
the community and the police and unity between and within communities. lt serves as a remembrance tothem, when they had to put away divides to unite towards a common goal -rebuilding of the burnt police
outpost and to forge a united front against divides. lt also goes a long way to demonstrate their love andacceptance of the police as "ourown".
Project outcomes f rom the commissioning of the Police Outstation atAngwan Rukuba;
The Nigeria Police Outstation atAngwan Rukuba was successfullycommissioned bytheCommissioner of Police Plateau state.
TheAngwan Rukuba Police outstation became operationalwith the posting of four (4) Nigeria

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The Ujah of Anaguta promised that the communitywill be vigilant and ensure the Police
outstation/ officers are safe always. The communitywill serve as police to defend the station.
The Governor appreciated the efforts of JSD in making the reconstruction of Angwan Rukuba
Police Outstation possible and prayed for its benefits to the community and Plateau state citizens.
Donation of office equipment (Tables, Chairs, Stationeries etc) by community leaders and ethnic
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North LGAJSD Stakeholders organized dialogue on drug abuse and gang Violence (Sara Suka) in lbrahim Katsina
ward, Dan-MarayaZone,Jos North LGA. The dialogue held on July lstwith 55 participants in attendance.
It aimed to improve Community Safety Partnerships in the fight against the scourge. Participants at the
dialogue discussed trends in youth gang related activities and also evaluated the effectiveness ofcommunity response(s). Participants agreed in that in collaborations with other community stakeholders,the police have improved their response to emergency calls during gang fighting but need to shift fromreactive to proactive approach.
Dialogue outeomes
To encourage a proactive response to the issue, the following decisionswere reached;
CommunitySecurity Committee will go for an advocacyvisit to Hon Ibrahim Baba Hasan, House
Member representing the Unit at the Plateau State House of Assembly (PLHA)to remind him of his
promise to construct a barricade/gate between Congo Russia and Dan Maraya zone. He made the

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initiative. Building an entrance and exit gate, they said, will control and restrict movements tounauthorized persons especiallyatodd hours (late nightl.
Continued support to police and vigilante through supply of basic needs Iike fuel to run the Police
PatrolVan, and regular payment of stipends to communityvigilantes operating in the community.

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The dialogue focused on emerging trends in gang violence and drug abuse. The dialogue held at Enjoy
Viewing Centre, Tudun Wada on 7'n )uly 2Ot8 had in attendance 57 participants. lt brought together
identified leaders of youth gangs, 'tungle" Ieaders (self-acclaimed leaders in control of some hotspots in
Tudun-Wada), owners of Chemist (local pharmacy stores usually unlicensed)shops suspected to be drug
distribution Centres, Ward Heads and representatives of informal policing groups youth and women todevelop implementable strategies on preventing the proliferation of drugs and gang activities in thecommunity. Participants discussed available response mechanisms to gangviolence.
Dialogue outcomes
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o The dialogue agreed that owners of "Chemist" , Patent medicine stores and pharmacies in Tudun-

Wada will be involved by organizing campaign/fight against drug abuse in the community as part oftheir socia l-corporate responsibi lity

o Youth Forum and Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Tudun-Wada agreed to conduct joint patrols within thecommunityduring night hours and during gang fighting.As needed, an armed police officerwilljoin in
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Dialogue on Responding to sexualViolence (Rape)

The dialogue on Responding to sexual Violence (Rape) was convened by Jos North LGC. ln
attendance at the dialogue that held at the multipurpose hall of the Council on the 18th of July
2OtB were 35 communityWard Heads from various communities. Increasing cases of rape anddefilementof minors in the localgovernmentwas the focus of the dialogue.

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engaged, an idle mind becomes the devilworkshop.
Through a film show depicting victim's experience of sexual violence, participants discussed indetail, sexual violence, role of community leaders, implication of their comptacency, how they
can support and available response mechanisms.

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At the end the Ward Heads resolved to i) Encourage report of all forms of rape cases in theirWards to the police , ii) be vigilant over children especially at odd hours ( 9am-1pm)when mostpeople are not at home.

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The dialogue was held on the 31st of July at Crispan LuxuryApartments Jos was divided in two
parts. The first part titled 'Fostering lnteragency Collaboration in the fight against GangViolence
and Drug abuse in Jos North LGA brought together 25 security personnel drawn from relevant
agencies-National Law, Drug enforcement unit (NDLEA), the Police, National Security and Civil
Defense Corps (NSCDC). With the aim to strengthen effective interagency cooperation, it
created an opportunity for the agencies to analyse their role in the fight against the scourge andimprove a coordinated response. The second part titled 'An evening with JSD'' brought together
15 youth gang members and youths involved in drugs. Through a film show and unstructured
discussion facilitated by a former youth gang member, participants discussed their experienceand struggle with drugs.
Dialogue outcomes
Session 1: Agreed on modalities to improve coordination, one of which is monthly interagency
meeting at the local level.The meetingwill be convened and rotated amongstthe agencies.
Session 2: participants were encouraged to come to the next dialogue with individual life planthat may help guide them through the process of positive transformation and behavioral change.
They also agreed to work as a group to support each other through, this will serve as a step
towards their positive transformation out of life of drugs/ gang.

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Lanranto Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Obinna convened a dialogue on the implication of
drug abuse and lllicit substance use. The dialogue held on the 17th August 2078 at Laranto Police
Division in Jos North with 63 participants in attendance. The dialogue aimed at strengthening
coordination and collaboration between the Police Division and Community members in thefight against drug abuse and illicit substance. It also served as an avenue for the police to createawareness and mobilize communities to eradicate drugs and substances abused in thecommunity. The participants were drawn from the Police, Hoteliers (Hotel and Brothel owners),
Landlords, Teachers, Market Women, Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Youth Leaders, District
Heads, JSD stakeholders, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC)from the Police State
Command, Tra nsporters and Religious leaders.

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Identification and documentation of drug sellers (Licensed and unlicensed) in thecommunityii) Periodic Joint raid (hotspot policing) on suspected "Chemist" shops that serves as drug
distribution Centres. The raid will be coordinated bythe DPO.
Dialogue on !mproving eommunity Relations with the pslice
The dialogue held at Riyom LocalGovernment Secretariat on the 21st and22nd of August. The
dialogue aimed at improving collaboration between the police and the farming communitywas
organized in response to the July attacks between suspected farmers and herders and also as afollow up to the training on Conflict and collaborative problem-solving skills, held in Jos forfarmers and herders on the 30th and 31st of July 2078. lt had in attendan ce 62 participants who
discussed on modalities for 2-way information sharing and step by step process on how and who

to make complaints to the Police. Participants were drawn from leaders of community
associations, community policing groups, traditional leaders, CBOs, religious, women and youth
organizations and the police.

Dialogue outeomes
Participants atthe dialogue understood the process of how/who to make complaintto.Theyalso
exchanged relevant contact information of principal police officers. ln collaboration with thepolice, community leaders were also encouraged to commence documentation of people living intheir community for ease of identification. Before commencing the documentation, community
leaders and landlords agreed to hold meetingto discuss the process before informing community
members.
Preventing SexualViolence against minors and young women in Jos North
The increasing rape and defilement of minors in some communities of Jos North prompted theJos North Local Government Authority in collaboration with JSD Stakeholders in Jos North toorganize the aforementioned dialogue. The dialogue held on 28th August 2Ot8 had 72
participants made up of the Police, JSD Stakeholders, Parents, lnternational Federation of
Women Lawyers (FIDA), Social Welfare Jos North LGA, Teachers, Vigilante Group of Nigeria(VGN), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Youth (Young girls and boys). The
dialogue aimed at developing strategies for preventing rape and defilement in the community.
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Aimed at promoting violence f ree election in Jos North LGA ahead of the 2Ot9 general elections,the dialogue held on the 25th of September at Crispan Luxury Apartments Jos with 31
participants in attendance. lnvited as guest speaker was a representative of the lndependent
National Electoral Commission (INEC). Together with the dialogue facilitators, participants
analysed possible threats to peaceful elections in Jos North, the actors and consequences. lt
explored community role in preventing electoralviolence. Participants at the dialogue were the
Police, National Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN),
Neighbourhood watch, JSD stakeholders, Community leaders, Youth leaders, Women leadersandTricycle Union of Nigeria (TRUN)Jos North.

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Participants agreed to promote unity campaign through Peace Pledge for religious and political
Ieaders in the month of November. Also agreed was commencement of voter education
sensitization talks through Town hall meetings in selected communities of Jos North and interpartydialogue laterin the month of November2018.
JSD Capacity BuildingTraining on Conflict Management

JSD stakeholders in response to the increasing Farmer/Herders conflict in Riyom, Bassa andBokkos Local GovernmentAreas of Jos organized a conflict management training for leaders andmembers of Farmers and MayettiAllah Cattle Breeders Associations. lt aimed at supporting the
Associations to manage their conflicts as well as forge a constructive relationship. With the key
objective to improve the knowledge and skills of the participants on preventing and handlingcommunal conflict, the training covered introductory aspects of conflict management and its
application with focus on managing pastoralist conflict. Two topics: understanding the
pastoralist conflict; (handling/managing pastoralist conflict) and steps to preventing andresolving basic communal conflicts were discussed. 25 participants were in attendance at thetrainingthat held on the 3Oth and 31stof July2Ot9at Crest HotelJos.
Training outcomes

Participants agreed on the need to enhance their capacity in conflict management and to
improve their relationship both with the police and other interested parties. Theyalso agree that
there are number of obstacles to the attainment of these ends. As a result, they were very
receptive of JSD's initiative and welcome further guidance on how communities can peacefully
co-exist amidst challenges. JSD stakeholders agreed to provide guide to the Associations on the
JSD process through active engagement and periodic checks with the leadership of the
Associations.
JSD Training on Preventing Electoral Related Violence Series 1

Training on preventing Electoral violence for Youths in Jos North LGA (Series 1) took place at
Crispan Luxury Apartment Jos on 26th and 27th September. 25 participants drawn from theleadership of Community youths and Youth Wing of various political parties in Jos North local
government area attended the training. The training had 3 objectives; (i)to improve the interestof youths on dialogue as a strategy to managing electoral violence; (ii) improve their skills onconsensus-building and (iii) develop conflict early - warning/ early response mechanism forcoordinating and handling electoralviolence in Jos North.

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At the end of the 2 days training, participant's demonstrated interest in stepping-down theknowledge gained from the training to their constituencies. ln support of violence free election,
they agreed to commence Voter education sensitization through Town hall meeting in Angwan
Rukuba,Angwan Rogo, Congo Rosha and Kabong/ Rukuba road communities.
Launch of theJSD State Level Dialogue:

A three-day high-level conference to review security architecture and flag-off theimplementation of the plateau state roadmap to peace and JSD state level dialogue.
The Plateau State Peace Building Agency in collaboration with JSD organised a 3-day high level
peace conference from 30th July - 1st August at Crest Hotel Jos. The conference titledConflictand security governance in Plateau State: Forging a Multi-stakeholder Partnership for Peace andSecurity had in attendance 105 participants; the Deputy Chief Mission and Charge deAffaires of
the US Embassy, Mr. David Young and Rt. Hon Simon Lalong, the governor of Plateau State. OtherI

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The conference had four objectives (1) to review the security architecture of the state in
response to increasing spates of violent conflicts. (2) Facilitate a platform for stakeholders to
discuss strategies and agree on measures to guide security response in the state. 3) improvegovernment, security services and communities' capacities to effectively manage and address
grievances and insecurity, and as such effectively prevent and resolve conflict in a non-violent
and inclusive manner. 4) Offrcially flag-off the implementation of the Plateau State Roadmap to
Peace Strategic Document and launch of the JSD State Level Dialogue that will serve as structure
within the Peace Building Agency for enhancing interagency and inter-sectora! cooperationa mon g secu rity agencies a longside other releva nt sta kehol ders
Dialogue outcomesFIag-off the implementation of the Plateau State Roadmap to Peace Strategic Document.
Adoption of theJSD State level Dialogue as a robust platform thatwill serve as a structure.
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cooperation among security agencies alongside other relevant stakeholders.

Communitysupport in the fight against DrugAbuse and GangViolence in Zaria Road Community
With increasing youth involvement in drug and substance abuse, communities of Zaria roadinvited JSD Stakeholders in Jos North to facilitate a dialogue on DrugAbuse and GangViolence intheir community. Zaria Community leaders convened the dialogue on the 20th of September
2OtB atAishatu Mana Orphanage Home Hall,Zaria Road with 50 participants in attendance. The
dialogue aimed to encourage collaboration and coordination between communities and thepolice in the fight against gang violence and drug abuse. The communities that came together toorganize the dialogue are Gamajigo, Faringada, Utan, Down-base and Sabon-layi. The
participating group were the Divisional Police Officer of Laranto Division, Police officers, Jos
North LGA, Plateau State Ministry of Social Welfare, Jos North LGA Social Welfare Department,
JSD Stakeholders Jos North (Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Community
leaders including women and youth leaderYouth leader), Representatives of National Drug and
Law EnforcementAgency and Ward heads
Dialogue outcomes
Participants agreed on modalities for collaboratingwith the police
JSD response to renewed community conflict/violence
Success Stories
Formal adoption of JSD State level dialogue bythe Plateau State government.

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conference organized by the Plateau State Peacebuilding Agency (PPBA). Declaring theconference that held on July 30th - August 1st 2018 open, Governor Simon Lalong in his speech,
noted that "... the .Justice and Security Dialogue', an intervention project of the United Stateslnstitute of Peace (USIP) which I have the honor of launching today is indeed very timely. I
understand this project would be implemented by the USIP in conjunction with the Plateau
Peace Building Agency. This is very encouraging and I thank you for your foresight andsupport...".

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Gender Desk
Following a partnership workshop to network the police and civil society groups to improve
response to rape cases, the Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, approved the establishment ofgender desks in Nasarawa Gwom and Angwan Rogo police Divisions of Jos North local
government area. Two Officers were commissioned to man the desks. The desk in coordination
with the Juveni[e Welfare unit of the Police Command is intended to improve victim's experience
with the police, increase report /prosecution rate, and reduce the prevalence of rapein Jos North
LG. Specifically, it will provide an organized community-based response to sexual violence byserving as a resource, providing information on range of services available to victims and contact
details of role players that could provide such services. The desk is planned to be formally
Iaunched in October.

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Commission of Police Outstation in Agwan Rukuba community
ln handing over the rebuilt Police Outstation to the Commissioner of Police Plateau State
Command His Royal Highness the Ujah of Anaguta, Mallam Jauro Magaji in his speech deliveredby his representative District Head of Nabor Agom Daugi, the Royal Father stated that it's now
the duty of Chiefs, Elders, Women, Youths and members of the community to protect the Police
outstation, "We will become security and take care of the place because any town without
security is not yet a town". The Police outstation was for the entire community and it belongs to
the government who have a mandate of protecting lives and properties, the community must
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WANEP as a Civil Society Partner to ECOWAS in the operationalization of the ECOWAS Early
Warningand Response Network(ECOWARN),thecapacityof the Nigerian NEWS Managerwas
enhanced for improved monitoring, reporting and analysis of thematic areas of Crime, Security,
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through the WANEP's National Early Warning System (NEWS) and also proposes
recommendations for interventions. The Monthly Report is'divided into four (4) thematic
areas: "Crime and Violent Extremism"; "Democracy and Good Governance", "Environment";"Women, Peace and Security".

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General Elections in Nigeria, a policy brief titled "Political lntrigues Ahead of the 2079
General Elections in Nigeria: Dynamics, Vulnerability and Resilience" was generated in a bid
to analyse the prevailing conflict risk factors, vulnerabilities and resilience that could
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meeting in August 2078 to inaugurate the PSN South West with WAN EP Nigeria as the coordinatingorganization in the zone.

Twenty-six(26) civil society organisations and Non-Government Organisations across the SouthWest States attended the meeting. Following extensive discussions, the following wereidentified as major concerns in the South West; the challenges facing the electoral process in
preparations towards and after the elections; the challenges of food security; the problem of
insecurity such as kidnapping, ritual killing, cultism, proliferation of arms; and the use of drug andsubstance abuse.

The Group therefore agreed to take the following proactive measures in tackling the challenges
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Monitoring and Observing electoral processes including post-election justice process,.
Produce sensitization materials that promotes peaceful electoralvalues,e,: Engage media managers in orderto discourage hate speeches, advertorial, etc, among
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1.3:CONTRI BUTION TO M lTl GAtl NG ELECTION VIOLENCE I N N IGERIAThe West Africa Network for Peace building (WANEP) has been monitoring and analyzing
electoral processes in West Africa for over a decade. Through its National Early Warning System(NEWS), WANEP contributes to the mitigation of electoral violence in political transitions ofWest Africa as well as responded to Iow and high intensity conflicts that had the potential toderail the electoral process. To ensure credible elections that consolidate Nigeria's democracy,
WANEP in collaboration with African Union (AU) and ECOWAS launched the 'Election
Monitoring, Analysis and Mitigation (EMAM) project', as its contribution to peaceful elections in
Nigeria in 2019.The project was designed to facilitate and support local and national response
architectures that link early warning with informed response to prevent or mitigate identified
threats capable of affecting the peaceful conduct of the Nigerian 2Ot9 elections.
The launch, which was held in October 2078 at the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja-FCT, wascomplemented by the validation of specific election-violence indicators and hotspot mapping ofpotential riskareas across all36 States of the country.
As a follow-up to the launch of the EMAM project in Nigeria, 74 Election Conflict monitors weretrained to support strategic response through election monitoring, reporting and analysis using
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b. Potential conflict hotspots areas identified ahead of the 2079 general, as this would
facilitate prioritization of risks and responses byState and non-State actors.
c. Stakeholders validated the election violence related indicators, which will inform
monitoring and reporting of violent election threats by community monitors before,
during and afterthe elections.
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food securityand agricultural development, with corresponding implications for political stability
globally.Agriculture, being a huge employerof labour in Nigeria; anyadverse effects from climatechangewillimpinge on livelihoods and cause a downward spiralof otherdevelopment indices. lnview of this, small scale farmers (SSF) are mainly vulnerable to multiple risks in relation toagricultural production and livelihoods including risk related to extreme weather events andclimate change and those related to market access/price volatility, however, there are limited
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opportunities, especially for women and youth; food security and improved nutrition. The abilityof the Federal and State Government to formulate good agricultural policies and effectively
implement the agricultural sector strategies of the policies is crucial, taking into consideration
the challenges associated with climate change and its effect on food production. The Farmers
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Sensitization Workshop on the Farmers Manifesto and Advocacyvisitto the Kebbi State
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and made commitments to boost the agricultural sector in the Kebbi State.
b. lncreased awareness of the general public, the media, policy makers and small scale
farmers on the Farmers Manifesto, as they are better placed to engage Policy makers on
their needs and challenges in Kebbistate.
c. The Kebbi State Commissioner of Agriculture, BarristerAttahiru Maccido, acknowledged
the efforts of WANEP and OXFAM in creating a platform for farmers and government
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defence a nd im plementation.
Capacity of Civil Society Organisations, State Government Offrcials and Farmer
Associations on budget monitoring and implementation process improved.
g. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture reiterated the relevance of the Budget
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7. Advocacy visit to the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
An Advocacy visit was conducted to the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social
Developmenton March 5,2}78to presentthe projectand solicittheirsupporttowards ensuring
thevoices of women are heard on the ongoing agro- pastoralists'conflict.
The Director of Gender Affairs in the Ministry welcomed the WANEP team and reiterated thecommitment of the Ministry towards.supporting programs aimed at promoting women's rights.
She noted that the project was timbly as women and children were the main victims of the agro-

pastoralist conflict and their number at an increase in the lnternally Displaced Persons Camps.
She pledged the support of the Ministry and assigned five keywomen officers to participate in

the Women Peace March. Also, the Ministry made some contributions towards writing thecommuniqu6 issued atthe end of the Peace March.

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Urgent Action Fund Africa organized a Non -Violent Peace March in Benue State. The peacemarch aimed to bring the women of the state together to call for peace in the protracted farmers
and Fulani herdsmen clashes that engulf different areas of the state. The violence which beganwith a coordinated attack by Fulani herdsmen on fourteen villages in Logo and Guma Local
Government Areas (LGAs) on January 7,2Ot8left over 100 persons dead and over 160,000
lnternally Displaced Persons (lDPs) living in nine camps.
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among the varied ethnic groups in the state. The women and a few men who were clothed inwhite T-shirts and face caps with the words 'Women Unite for Peace" marched to the Benue
State Government House chanting peace songs and slogans. Some of the inscriptions on thebanners held by the women read 'Armed Conflict in Benue translates to food insecurity in
Nigeria"; Stop the Killings! Stop the Bloodbath! Let's work together to Promote Peace; "Say No to
Proliferation of SmallArms; "Do not Rape ourWomen and Girls" etc.

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During the march women stopped intermittently along the road to talk to the public about the
purpose of the march. ln their statement, they explained the implications of the herdsmen andcriminals activities that had taken over so many areas in Benue State killing their spouses, raping
women and girls as well as destroying their farm produce. These elicited public interests in themarch and so many joined. The You Tube video link - https://voutu.be/ldcKs853Jcw, Peace

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to expedite action to address the protracted violence between the Fulani herdsmen in Benue andother states experiencing similar attacks in Nigeria.

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Focus Group Discussions (FGD): Formal discussions were held with women who were displaced
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their potential to prevent the conflict. Discussions revealed that women take on a majorly
positive role in preventing and de-escalating the conflict. Their function as custodians of thehomes and society has contributed significantly to the stability within the community. Also
women serve as instruments of social control, justice and stability and support by giving
orientation and perspective due to theirsympathyand empathy.
4.lmproving Opportunities for Civil Society Organization (CSOs) in Benue State to Contribute toPeaceful Co-existence in Nigeria
Also as part of its contributions to strengthen capacity of women focused civil society
organizations to promote peace within communities, WANEP - Nigeria carried out a training for
CSOs and non - state actors in the state with the theme "lmproving Opportunities for Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) in Benue State to Contribute to Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria".
The training was held on March 5,2OtB and had in attendance 35 persons. The participants weretrained on conflict prevention, conflict management, peacebuilding and community
mobilization. The training is a WANEP Nigeria sustainability strategy aimed at enhancing civilsociety capacity to intervene in the conflict and building peace in Benue State communities.

It is expected that this collaborations willcontinue beyond this intervention as
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On July t9,2Ot8 the WestAfrica Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria), organized a 1Day Policy Dialogue on PromotingWomen's Involvement in Peace Processes in Nigeria with the
Theme "Working with Stakeholders to Promote Women's Participation in Peacebuilding inNorthern Nigeria". The policy dialogue aimed to discuss the on-going agro- pastoralist conflict inBenue State and other parts of Nigeria. The program brought together state and non - state
actors to deliberate on possible next steps for greater involvement of women in finding lasting
solution to the situation. ln attendance were representatives from the Federal Ministry of
Women of Women Affairs and Social Development, Academia, Civil Society Organizations andthe media.

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Some of the recommendations put forward on what state and non- state actors can do toameliorate the situation include; the development of an earlywarning and response mechanisms
by relevant government agencies in partnership with civil society organizations, women's groups,
traditional and faith based institutions to proactively respond to causal factors of agropastoralist conflictsJhe Federal Government and development partners should provide
appropriate humanitarian assistance to affected families including trauma healing through theestablishment of a one stop centre and rehabilitation of lnternally Displaced Persons (lDPs)
especially women and children. At the end of the policy dialogue participants came up with astatement calling on relevant stakeholders to embrace dialogue in promoting the participation of
women in finding lasting solutions to the agro-pastoralists conflict in Nigeria. The report of the
program was published byAbbas Jimoh as "Group wants women to lead action against killings"; inDaily Trust Newspaper; July 19, 2Ot8 ( link- https://www.dailytrust.com.nelgroup-wantswomen-to-lead-action-against-kil ings-251778.htm1
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6. Publication: Experiences of women were documented in the book "The Untold Stories:
Dilemma of Women in the Agro-Pastoralist Conflict in Benue State" published alongside thisreport.
The attack on 1"January,2078 by some armed herdsmen on fourteen communities in Logo andGuma LGAs resulted in the death of more than 100 persons including pregnant women, children
and Police Officers with several persons reportedly injured. This attack which was the first major
set of violent incidents after the enactment of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches
Establishment Law, which became effective on the 1" November,2077 motivated the WestWest Af rica l{etwork for Feacebuilding - Nigeria

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to conduct a survey on the impact of the agro-pastorialist conflict on women. The voices ofwomen sharing their stories and the plights faced in the face of violent attacks were areas thatneeded to be highlighted/ documented for the government to understand the need to promote
peace in Benue State. This publication captured the experiences shared bythe women and theirrecommendationstovariousstateand non-stateactorsforthe promotion of peace.

7. International Women's Day 2078 -AIalk with Students of Methodist Girls High School, Yaba to commemorate thelnternational Women Day 2078
ln commemoration of the lnternational Women's Day, the West Africa Network for

Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria) held a talk with the students of Methodist Girls High School,
Yaba, Lagos on March 8,2}tl.The theme of day was "Time is Now: Transforming Women's Lives
through Peacebuilding". The event which was part of the WIPNET program plan for the year
aimed to highlight the socio - cultural factors that are prevalent in the society hindering womenrights such as sexual harassment, violence, discrimination againstwomen and harmful traditional
practices that preventwomen and girls from taking their rightful place in the society. Awarenesswas also raised on the role of WIPNET in utilizing the strong potentials of women in building
relationships and peace within communities in Nigeria.

c**"ln all, the activity provided a platform forstudents to be sensitized on the activities of WANEP inbuilding peace in Nigeria. Most importantly, awareness has been created amongst the students
on the significance of commemorating the lnternational Women Day. The girls are now abreastof the date and have promised to always write articles, poems, dance etc to commemorate thisdate.

BJwitter Chat with Ms. Ada Agina - Ude to call on the government to pass the Gender and Equal
Opportunities Bill.
In celebration of the lnternationalWomen's Day 2OLS,WANEP -Nigeria held a twitterChatwith

Mrs.AdaAgina - Ude, Executive DirectorGenderand DevelopmentAction - GADAon March 8,2078 by 11am- 12noon.The topic of thetwitterchatwas "Genderand EqualOpportunities Bill in
Nigeria".The activityprovided a platform forthe guestto give outvital information on the Genderand EqualOpportunities Bill(GEO)usingthe hashtag#PassGEOBill. ln herexplanation of the bill,
it was noted that the bill provides for non - discrimination of persons and transformation of rurallife as well as equitable distribution of health, education and other social services. lt has passed
the second reading and is currently before the committee on the Judiciary, Human Rights andLegalMatters.

It is believed that the bill will transform gender relations when passed into law by bringing about
equity in access and control of resources between women and men as well as give women more
power over their lives/livelihoods. The twitter chat was joined by over twenty persons fromwithin and outside Lagos State who wanted to know the benefits of the bill and lend theirvoices
in calling on the government to take action to pass the GEO bill. This revealed the interest of thepeople in the topic and theirwillingness to promote the rights of women in Nigeria.
8. Press Statement on the resurgence of Agro- pastoralist conflict in Plateau State

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Nigeria on behalf of its over !2O member
organisations spread across the six geo political zone expressed deep concern and dismay at theresurgence of violence between the Beroms and Fulani herdsmen in Exland, GindinAkwati, Ruku,
Nghar, Kura falls, Kakuruk in Gashish district, Rakok, Kok and Razat villages in Gana-Ropp districtof Barkin Ladi local government area, Riyom local government and Jos South local governmentarea of Plateau State between )une 22 and 24,2O!8. A press release was issued by WANEP Nigeria calling on the Federal government to work with state government, civil society
organisations including traditional and religious institutions to strengthen inter-ethnic dialogue
forums proffering solutions to the recurring agro-pastoralist conflict in the Plateau state. As theFederal government intensifies the program on arms control with a view of securing Nigeria's
borders to manage proliferation of illegal arms and militias from neighbouring countries, thestate government should equally intensify the confiscation of illicit arms in circulation etc. The
press release was widely disseminated to media outfits and government agencies.

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The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria) in partnership with Women
Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN) held a Women for Peace Rally on July 5'n, 2O78.The rally was acallto relevantstakeholders part-icularlythe FederalGovernmentto ensure adequate securityto
stop the killing of innocent Nigerians in Plateau, Benue and other parts of the country. The event
which began at 10.00am had over 20 representatives of women groups, civil society
organizations and media agencies in attendance. The march proceeded from Lateef Jakande

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Olabinjo received the participants of the rally on behalf of the Lagos State Governor. He wasgreatly delighted at initiative and the strong call made by the civil society organizations
condemning the killings and bloodshed! He explained that Lagos State in the South West has
been experiencing relative peace based on the laudable efforts of the state governor to workwith relevant stakeholders to contain violence and crime in the state. He further noted that
Lagos State is exemplary because the government channels a large portion of its resorlrces
towards equipping the law enforcement agencies to ensure that violence is nipped in the bud toprevent loss of Iives and properties.
10. lnaugural Meeting of The Peace and Security Network South West UnderThe Coordination
Of WANEP
Peace and Security Network (PSN), Nigeria in conjunction with WANEP Nigeria organized a day
meeting to inaugurate the South West Platform of the Network with WANEP Nigeria as thecoordinating organization in the South West Zone.The meeting was attended by twenty-six (26)
WANEP Nigeria members across Ogun, Osun, Lagos states in the zone and presentation on
PSN's objectives, structure, activities among others.

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the elections;the challenges of food security;the problem of insecuritysuch as kidnapping, ritual
killings, cultism, proliferation of arms; and the use of drug and substance abuse

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facing electoral processes in Nigeria which has been identified as a major threat to nationbuilding; Evidence based advocacies on peaceful elections, Sensitization on violence-freeelectoral process, leveraging on existing relationship between CSOs and law enforcement
agencies to sensitize security agents earmarked for electoral security etc. ln conclusion, theparticipants agreed to work together with other relevant stakeholders in the zone to deepen
collaborative activities to advance peace and securityin the entire zone.
11. Commemoration of the lnternational Peace Day 2078:

Peace Walkwith Civil Society Organization to CreateAwareness on "TheRightTo Peace".
ln commemoration of the lnternational Peace Day 2018, the West Africa Network for
Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria) partnered with Lagos Women 2030 to organize a Peace Marchwith representative of civil Society Organizations in Lagos State. The theme of day was "TheRight to Peace; Every Woman has a Right to Peace". The event aimed to raise awareness on therelevance of peace to a woman's wellbeing and to commemorate the adoption of the Suitainable
Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs were adopted on September 25, 2Ot5 at tHe United
Nations to be realised by 2030. During the rally, a call was made to state and non - state actors to
be committed to building a peaceful and just society where the rights of women are promoted
and protected. Also, political parties and politicians were asked to stop the conflict they portrayand generate through hate speeches, and fake news as these are capable of inciting people toviolence ahead of the country's general elections in February 2O!9.

Urgent issues addressed during the peace-march were the ongoing conflicts between farmers
and herders in the Northern states of Nigeria, the Sustainable Development Goal 5 on genderequality to advance education and development of women and girls, the strive for peacefulgeneral elections, the stopping of arms proliferation and the release of the until today 772
rnissing Chibokgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in2O!4.

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12. Live Twitter Chat to commemorate the ! nternationa I Peace Day 2018.
Also, in celebration of the lnternational Peace Day 2018, WANEP -Nigeria held a live twitter
Chat on September27,2078 by 10am- 11am atthe secretariat.The topic of the twitterchatwas"The Right to Peace". The activity provided a platform for participants to give out vital
information on the right to peace as a fundamental human right using the hashtag#therighttopeace. Some of the messages tweeted includes, Everyone has the right to enjoy
peace such that all human rights are promoted and protected; Collective violence undermines
conditions essentialto realizing the right to Peace;The rights to peace is interrelated with otherrights tlrat promote a life of dignity for all etc. lt was emphasized that women also had a right topeace and should be included in peacebuilding processes at all levels. The twitter chat was joinedby over thirty persons from within and outside Lagos State who saw the need for peaceparticularly with the upsurge of violence in the North Central zone of Nigeria. One particularparticipant tweeted "The need for peace is urgent, as millions of lnternally Displaced Persons(lDPs) continue to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to escape violence but peace remains
elusive.

13. Celebration of t6 days of activism 2018
Lets Unite to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria; "There
are Many More Ochanyas" - An Article by WANEP- Nigeria
As Nigeria joins other countries across the globe to celebrate the "16 Days of Activism to End
Gender-Based Violence" underthe global theme "#HearMeToo", it became pertinent to reflect on
the incidences of violence against women and girls in our society and the need for a united front
to fight this menace. WANEP - Nigeria wrote an article on Miss Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje; a13-year-old girl who died of Vesico Vaginal Fistula, (WF) and other related health challenges due
to repeated sexua! abuse by her uncle and his son.
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The growing trend of violence againstwomen and girls as replete in media reports in Nigeria calls
for urgent action. While the voices of survivors are amplified and the culture of silence is being
doused, continuous campaign on safeguarding and child protection also needs to be carried out.
lncidents of sexual abuse and defilement of minors should not result in death before effective
actions aretaken to protectthem.

ln Nigeria, there are legal frameworks that protect women and girls against violence such as theDomestic Violence Law of Lagos State, the Violence Against Persons prohibition Act, 2015
(VAPP) Law, the Child RightsAct (2003)etc. However, proper mechanism and structures need tobe put in place by relevant government agencies to ensure effective implementation of theselaws. Efforts to stop violence against women and girls should be intensified as there are manysurvivors who need help and rehabilitation. Parents, guardians, caregivers and the public needs
to be sensitized on their roles and responsibilities towards ensuring adequate protection for
women and girls in oursociety.

T4. 2-DAY CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON 'ENHANCING WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN
PEACE AN D SECU RITY I N N IGERIA: ORGAN IZED BY WAN E P ON 73,, -T4,, DECEM BER, 2018

WANEP-Nigeria with support from NORAD organized a2-day consultative planning meeting on
the project "Enhancing Women's Participation in Peace and Human Security in Nigeria". The
training was declared open with a welcome address by Mrs. Bridget Osakwe, the National
Network Coordinator, WANEP-Nigeria. She gave a succinct overview of what the project entails
and its importance forthe advancement of women, peace and security.

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Organizations/individuals understand their roles; Step by step implementation strategy;
Contribute experience to the programme planning; Understanding of the project; Learning new
innovations for implementation and a concept on journal on women, peace and security. At theend of the meeting, participants came up with a strategic action document to provide direction
forthe successful implementation of the project in six states in Nigeria.

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1. FLAG OFF CEREMONY OF ACTIVE NON- VIOLENCE AND PEACE EDUCATIONPROJECTIN LAGOSSTATEln order to expand the Active Non- Violence and Peace Education Project in Nigeria, the West
Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria) in partnership with Kosofe School BasedManagement Committee (SBMC)approached the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) for approval to conduct Peace Education for children in Primary Schools. The receptive
nature of the institution towards the project paved way for an approval letter to be given to
WANEP- Nigeria to pilot the project in twelve (12) primary Schools in Kosofe Local government
Area (LGA).

The project began with a flag off ceremony in Expressway Nursery/Primary school 1 premises on
May 8, 2018. ln attendance at the event were the National Network Coordinator WANEPNigeria, Chairman School Based Management Committee, Chairman Kosofe Parent Forum, Head
Teacher Express Way Nursery/Primary Schools 1&2 and pupils from Express Primary School

X.&2, ifako Nursery/Primary School , Mosafejo Nursery/Primary School and lkosi
Nursery/Primary School. The National Network Coordinator WANEP - Nigeria in her remarks
explained that the aim of the project was to equip children with skills to accept non-violence as away of life. Since 2013, the Peace Education project has been implemented in five states in
Nigeria- Enugu, Rivers, Delta, Plateau and Ogun States.
The flag off ceremonywas covered by the media and aired on the News highlight of TVC on May
8,2018 by9.00pm and May 9,2otgat l2noon,Youtube link - https://youtu"be/QMN5kl8Fksw.
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A signifrcant outcome of this activity was the receptiveness by the school authorities and thepupils to the project. Theywere happy that Kosofe was the first Local GovernmentArea given theprivilege to pilot the project. They expressed their commitment to work with the Peace
Education facilitators to ensure project success.

t. Training for Pupils in Primary Schools in Peace Education and Peer Mediation
On May 16th, 2078,WANEP- Nigeria commenced trainings in Peace Education for Pupils in
the twelve assigned Primary Schools in Kosofe Local Government Area. The Head ofPrograms WANEP- Nigeria along with the Kosofe SBMC Chairman conducted the trainings.
Each training was opened with a brief introduction of the team by the Head Teacher of theschool to the pupils. The pupils in primary 4 and 5 were the main participants of the training
to allow for easy transfer of the knowledge/ skill acquired to the younger pupils.
The training sessions consisted of topics such as Understanding Conflict, How to resolve
conflict in schools, Definition of Peace and Peace Education, ldentifying factors that
promote Peace, Why Peace Education in Schools and Attributes of a Peace Ambassador. The
slogan used by the students during the program was "Peace Ambassadors, Responsible
People". On the topic understanding conflict, pupils were asked to demonstrate what they
understood by the word conflict/fighting non-verbally. Majority of them did good role-plays
explaining that although out of anger and fear they hit each other fighting was bad and makes
people sad. Oftentimes frghting/quarrelling results in death and destruction of properties.
Also, pictures were used to show the pupils conflict in the home between spouses, within theoffice environment, and children conscripted into rebel groups to become child soldiers/
suicide bombers.

The main outcomes from the project include; the schools authorities and the pupils were
receptive to the training program and promised to use such platform as the Parent Teachers
Forum to conduct the training for parents and the SchoolAssembly to reach a larger numberof pupils. Over 1,000 pupils and 50 teachers in 21 Primary schools have been equipped withthe knowledge of peacebuilding and peer mediation to actively wade into disputes in schools
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intimate him of the Peace education project implemented byWANEP- Nigeria in Lagos State.As
part of the visit awareness was created on the need to pass a bill for the integration of Peace
education into Schools Curriculum. The relevance of inclusion of Peace Education as efforts
towards ameliorating spate of violence in the state was brought to the fore. The majorachievement is the availability of a draft bill on peace education to be presented to the Lagos
State House of Assembly.

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Development lnitiative for Community lmpact a WANEP- Nigeria Network members in Delta
State collaborated with Colleges of Education , Mosogar chapter to organize a seminar with thetheme "The Right to Peace; The Role of the Academia". The event which was implemented tocommemorate the lnternational Peace Day held at College of Education, Board Chambers,
Mosogar Delta State on September20,2OtS.
It had in attendance members of the academia, representatives of civil society organizations andmedia. At the event, it was explained that there is a strong relationship between literacy andpeace. Literacy ensures development, peace and democracy. lt is vital to amalgamate literacy
with peace-building processes in order to promote harmony among different sects of a society.
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WANEP- Nigeria Network members in Cross River State collaborated in a peace education
program towards reduction of election violence in the state. The activitywhich was implemented
to commemorate the lnternational Peace Day held on September 20, 2Ot8 at Duke Town
SecondarySchool, Calabar South. The theme of the eventwas "The Right to Peace: The Universal
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(SDGs). Goal 16 which enumerates Peace, Justice and strong institutions. Without peace,stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law - we cannot achievesustainable development. ln view of Nigeria's elections there was need for everyone to embrace
peace towards ensuring violence does not erupt that can lead to destruction of lives andproperties. The school authorities were impressed about the program as promised to make it ayearly event to enable the students embrace peace as a way of life.

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KadunaGender Awareness Trust (GAT) a WANEP- Nigeria Network members in Kaduna State,commemorated the International Peace Dayon September2T,2OtB byorganisinga community
football match for peace. Football unifies people as often seen from all around the world; as it
helps create opportunities foryoung people to come together and achieve the same goal, sharethe same space and show respectforone another;which are all keyto peacebuilding processes. It
also allows an individual player to find constructive ways to channel emotions communicate
effectivelyand workwith others as a memberof a team.At4.30pm, the boys of Barnawa Footballclub gathered at the Shagari community football field in Barnawa along with their officials readyto play a match in the spirit of peace.

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Ending Discrimination Against Women And Girls In Edo North. The theme for the day wasOrangeTheWorld: #HearMeToo#. At the meeting it was emphasized that women should speak
out when experiencing violence of any kind, so that perpetrators of such crimes will be dealt withby relevant authorities, adding that it is better to leave when violence becomes intensified andlive than to keep quiet, stay and die

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proportion, disclosing that one in three women worldwide experience Gender Based Violence inoursociety. The resource person affirmed thatthe globalsocial media conversation and survivalactivists movement has shown us that when ourvoices come together, it is possible to challenge
the historical imbalances and affect lasting change, it is better to tell one's story alive than for thestory be told by another after ones death. Women should speak out, break the culture of silence,
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Assessment of WANEP and other Peacebuilding networks' contribution to policy and practicechange on Peace and Securityin Nigeria between !999 to2074".

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lnternationalTraining in Dialogue and Mediation (ITDM 2018).
The Head of Program WANEP Nigeria participated in the lnternationalTraining in Dialogue andMediation organized by the Dag Hammarkjold Foundation and the Department of Peace andConflict Research, Uppsala University Sweden from June 4- 74,2O78.The training program had
in attendance twenty - six persons from across different countries of the world namely, Peru,
Columbia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Palestine, Philippines, South Africa etc. lt was a goodmix of women and men who were involved in dialogue and mediation processes at local, country
and international levels.

The program which was very interactive had seasoned resource persons from the Uppsala
University Sweden, Dag Hammarskjold Foundation and Folke Bernadotte Academy. The
different sessions taught at the training included Organized armed violence: The Uppsala
Conflict Data Program; Master Suppression techniques as tools and Strategies; International
Conflict Resolution and Peace Agreements; Policy Processes and Sustaining Peace;
Dialogue/Mediation lnitiative Working Documents and Presentation; Ethics and Active
Listening; lnclusivity; Communal conflict and their management; Inclusive peace processes;
Bottom up processes and peacebuilding, Dialogue and Mediation as well as Study trips tofryshuset- the Pluralism and Dialogue institute and SlDAinternational office.

A significant outcome of the event was the pledge by the participants to use the techniques andstrategies taught at the training to enhance their peacebuilding work. The organizers also
promised to update participants on new and emerging strategies on carrying out dialogue andmediation at the international, national and community levels. There was a call to invest in thecreation of safe community spaces for civic dialogue, where young people men and women cancollectively identify peacebuilding and development priorities for action.

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Tajudeen Abdul-Hadi

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B0ARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER OTFTCIALS (CONT'D)

Secretariat staff
Ms. Bridget Osakwe

Nahona I Network Coordinator

Mr. Austin Olisa Eneanya

Finance Manager

Ms. Vivian Anyaegbu

Ad m i n/Logistic Offrcer

Mr. Kevin Abonyi

Programme Of[rcerMs. Patience Obaulo

Programme Officer

Ms. Osariemen Amas-Edobor

Programme Officer

Ms. Patricia Unegbu

Office Assistant

Ms. Oyinyechi Egburaji

InternMr. Ajibola Afolabi

lnternMs. Mariatta Gowon

lnternMs. Oladapo Soetan

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Auditorslbrahim Fohunola& Co.
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Financial statements for the year ended 3l-" December, 2017.
General background, Vision, Mission and Objectives
General background
The WESTAFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING - NlcERlA (WANEP) is a regional non-profit making

organisation with the mandate to enable and facilitate the development of mechanisms for cooperation
among civil society based peacebuilding practitioners and organisations. That is by promoting cooperative
Prevention and responses to violent conflicts, providing the structures through which these experiences andinformation on issues of peacebuilding, conflict prevention and transformation, social, religious and politicalreconciliation and promotingWestAfrican's social and culturalvalues as resources for peacebuilding.

VisionA Nigeria characterised by just and peaceful coexistence among communities where dignity of the humanperson is paramount and where the people can meet their human needs and decide theirown direction.
MissionTo enable and facilitate the development of mechanisms for cooperation among civil society based
peacebuilding practitioners and organisations in Nigeria by providing cooperative responses to violent
conflicts, providing structure through which these practitioners and institutions can regularly shareexperience and information on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, social ethnic-religious and politicalreconciliation and tolerance and promoting culturalvalues as resources for peacebuilding.
Goa!

To build a sustainable peaceful co-existence amongst all the various sectors and groups of the Nigeriancommunity, thereby creating an enabling environment for national growth and development.
Objectives
WANEP - N lGERIAseeks to:Creatinga critical mass ofwomenwith enhancedvoice and capacityfor conflictmanagement, politicalparticipation and enhancing their livelihood;
Community based conflict early warning with direct links to ECOWAS early warning system and policy
makers;Promoting the culture of peace and tolerance through peace education at primary and secondary level
and radicalization prevention among youths;

Supporting small scale farmers to adapt their practices to the realities of climate change towardenhanced livelihood and mitigating the tension between pastoralist and farmers.;
Supporting government actors and communities to address the risk of outbreak of violence inelections;

Building the capacity and resilience of vulnerable communities to engagei their government to mitigate
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The directors have pleasure in submitting their report together with the WANEP - NIGERIA
audited financial statements for the year ended 31" December 2017.

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1. Operating result

2017

Surplus of income over expenditure for the year was

6,506,610

Surplus brought forward

1,8,912,567

Surplus of income over expenditure carried forward

25,419,177

2. Legal form
TheWESTAFRICANETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING - NlGERlAwasincorporated on 14thJuly,
2003 and commenced operation on the 15th July, 2OO3.
3. Principal activities
The WESTAFRICA N ETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING - NIGERIA is created with the goal of
capacity building in conflict prevention, collaborative peacebuilding, response, mitigation,
advocacy and good governance in order to create an enabling environment through sustainable
peace as prerequisite for growth and development.

4. Directors

The names of the directors of WANEP - Nigeria are shown on page 44
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Dnnrfionc and rnntrihr rfinns tn c har ita ble nrrr:nisafions
There was no donation during the year 2OI7

6. Fixed assets

Movement in frxed assets during the period are as shown in Note 1 on page 56 of the accounts.
In the opinion of the directors/trustees, the market value is not less than the value shown in theaccou nts.

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There are no post balance sheet events which could have had materral effect on the financial position of
WANEP Nigeria as at 31st December,2Ol7 which have not been adequately provided for ordisclosed in these accounts.

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l. Emplovments of the phvsically challeneed
It is the policy of WANEP - Nigeria that there should be no discrimination in considering
application for employment including those from physically challenged persons. All employees
whether or not physically challenged are given equal opportunity to develop their skills. As at 31st
December 2017, there was no physically challenged person in the employment of WANEP Nigeria.

ii. Health, safetv at work and welfare of employees
Health and safety regulations are in force within the offrce premises and employees are aware ofexisting regulations.

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WANEP-Nigeria is committed to keeping employees informed as much as possible regardingthe
performance and progress and seeking their opinion where practicable on matters which
particularly affect them as employees.
Training is carried out atvarious levels through both in-house and external courses. lncenllve
schemes designed to encourage the involvement of employees in WANEP s performance are
implemented whenever appropriate.

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RTponT oF THE DIRECToRS FoR THE YEARENDED 3L" DEcttvtBE& 2017. (coNT'D)
9. Board of directors' responsibilities in relation to financial statements
The following statements which should be read in conjunction with the report of the auditors set out
on page 50 is made with a view to distinguishing the respective responsibilities of the board ofmanagement and of the auditors in relation to the frnancial statements.

The board of directors is responsible for the preparation of the frnancial statements which give atrue and fairview of the state of affairs of the WESTAFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING- NIGERIA as at the end of the financial year.

l. These responsi bilities incl ude ensuring that:
Adequate internal control procedures are instituted to safeguard assets and prevent and detectfraud and other irregularities;
Il. Properaccounting books and records are kept and maintained;
lll. Applicable accounting policies are followed;
lV. Suitable accounting policies are used and consistently applied;
V. The financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate topresume that WAN EP - Nigeria will continue to be in existence.

l0Auditors
Messrs lbrahim Fohunola & Co. (Chartered Accountants) have indicated theirwillingness tocontinue in office as auditors
By Order of the Board of Directors

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
8, Sura-Mogaji Street, Off Coker Road, llupeju, Lagos.
P.O.Box 5520, Surulere. Tel:0802 3501293,0805 542L762
Email: ibraad363@yahoo.com
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BOARD OFTRUSTEESAND BOARD MEMBERS OFWESTAFRICA N ETWORK FOR PEACE BU I LD I NG - N IG ERIA.

Reporton the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding - Nigeria which
comprise of balance sheet as at 31st December, 2077, the income and expenditure, cashflow statement for the year
then ended, the statement of accounting policies, notes to the financial statements and the five year financialsummary as set out on pages 53 to 59.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and board members.
The Trustees and board members are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with the Statement of Accounting Standards applicable in Nigeria and the manner requiredby the Companies and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria. This responsibility include: designing, implementing andmaintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are freefrom material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies
and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditors' responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit
in accordance with the lnternational Standards on Auditing. Those Standards require that we comply with ethicalrequirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements arefree from material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. ln making those risk
assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of thefinancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control..
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness ofaccounting estimates made by the board/trustees as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinionln our opinion, thefinancial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of West Africa Network For
Peacebuilding - Nigeria as at 31st December, 2077 and of its operating result and cashflowfortheyearthen ended inaccordance with the Statement of Accounting Standards applicable in Nigeria and in the manner required by theCompanies andAllied Matters Act of Nigeria.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Compliancewith the requirements of schedule 5 of the Companies andAllied MattersAct of Nigeria
ln our opinion, proper books of accounts have been kept by the WANEP - Nigeria, so far as appears from our
examination of those books. The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding - Nigeria balance sheet and income andexpenditure accountare in agreementwith books ofaccounts.

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Statement of accounting policies adopted whichhave been applied consistently throughout the current and preg..edine.Yea.!:"5.

The following are the principal accounting policies which have been consistently applied
throughout the current and precedingyears:
l.Basis of accounting
These financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, including the use ofgoing concern and comply with the statement of Accounting Standards issued by the Nigeria
Accounting Standards. The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally
accepted aicounting principles which require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect thereported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets or liabilities if any at thedate of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during thereporting period.
2. Reporti ng period and com pa rative i nformatio n

The reporting period of these financial statements is fortwelve month period ended 31st December,
2Ot7 .lnformation covers comparative twelve month period ended 31st December, 2076.

3.lncome
lncome represents donations and subscriptions from individuals or corporate organisations whoshare the aspirations of the organisation's gbjectives.
4.Fixed assets

i Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs include expenditure directly
attributable to the acquisition of the assets.
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5.Depreciation of fixed assets
Depreciation is calculated to write-off the cost of fixed assets on a straight Iine basis over the
expected usefut lives of the assets concerned. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are:o//oPlantand machinery
Office equipment
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Pensionln line with the provision of the Pension Reform Act2OO4, the WANEP-Nigeria instituted a defined
contribution Pension Scheme for the management and non-management staff. Staff contributions
to the scheme are funded through payroll deduction while the WANEP-Nigeria contribution ischarged to the income and expenditure account. WANEP-Nigeria contributesT.S%for management
and non-management staff respectively. While the employees contribute 7 .5%.

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1,354,O89

21,199,514

18,129,274

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Creditors and accruals

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17,824,230

25,419,177

18,912,567

25,419,177

18,912,567

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Gross income

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Cost of programmes

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Surplus of income over programmes cost

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26,579,598 27,957,083

Administrative expenses:
Salaries
Telephone/mobile phone
Courier/Postages
lnternet accessBank charges
Fuel and lubricants
Newspaper and magazines
Printing, stationery and consumables
Entertainment
Depreciation
Repairs and maintenanceTravel ling and transport
Cleaning and cleaning consumables

Office rent
Office running expenses
Audit and accountancy
AGM Board meeting expenses
Electricity and Iighting
Legal and other professional fees
Dues and subscriptions
Contract labourAecurity
Public relations
Motor vehicles repairs

9,707,577
38,590108,108
542,OOO

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702,360
778,560

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785,249
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26,2505,985,757
12,70068,373
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445,943
222,800
38,400180,160
63,775327,358
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20,072,987 11,348,742
Surplus for the year

6,506,610 16,602,34r

The accounting policies on pages 5t-52 and the notes on pages 56 to 59 form an integral part ofthese fi nancial statements.

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CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEARENDED 31sT DECEMBER 2017

Cashflow from operating activities

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Surplus/(deficit) of income over expenditure

Adjustment for non-cash items:
Depreciation
5undry adjustment
Operating surplus/(deficit) before changes in working capital

832,549

327,358(230)(865,430)

7,338,929 !6,064,269

Changes in working capital:(lncrease)/decrease in debtors(1,695,743)

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lncrease/(decrease) in creditors

250,317(2,281,726)

Net cash from operating agtivities

5,894,097 75,757,543

Purchase of fixed assets(4,519,000) (832,500)

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Net cashflow from investing activities

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Cashflow from financing activities

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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at X.st January,C(4,519,000) (gsz,soo)

1,375,O97

74,925,O43'1,6,775,785

7,850,142

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December,

18,750,282 76,775,785

Bank and cash balances at 31st December,

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Accumulated fund brought forward
Add: Prior year adjustment (5.1)!8,972,567

Surplus/(deficit) fund for the year
Accumulated fund carried forward

25,419,777

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38,438,680

WANEP Regional office

72,639,200

29,539,759

Oxfam Nigeria

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343,500

NEEM

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Global Centre on Cooperative Security

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23,551,000

United State lnstitute of Peace (USIP)

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29,714,775

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7,229,530

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25,418,851 18,912,557 3,775,656 5,558,978 3,447,357

Represented by:Accumulated fund25,419,177 18,912,557 3,775,556 5,558,978 3,447,357

Total income

94,971,015 82,182,263 35,319,588 72,404,972 44,2!1,794

Less: Expenditure

88,404,730 65,579,922 37,702,9!0 70,847,898 43,705,202

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