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Table of Content

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Acknowledgment

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About WANEP

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Message from The Board

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Message from NNC

10-12

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Early Warning

13-17

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Justice and Security Dialogue

18-25

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Programs Report

26-33

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Special Projects

33-36

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Peace Education

37-38

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Zonal Reports

37-38

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General Assembly

10 Financial Reports

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47-63

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTACKNOWLEDGMENT
We acknowledge in a very special way, the contributions ofour partners and donors – past and present:

UNITED STATESINSTITUTE OF PEACE

Commonwealth Foundation

USAID/EWARDS

Ministry of Women Affairs
and Social Development

National Emergency Management Agency

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WANEP NIGERIA WORKING PRINCIPLES

Vision:A Nigeria characterized by just and peaceful coexistence among communities
where dignity of the human person is paramount and where the people can meettheir basic human needs and decide their own direction.

Mission:To enable and facilitate the development of mechanisms for cooperation among
civil society based peacebuilding practitioners and organizations in Nigeria byproviding cooperative responses to violent conicts; providing structure throughwhich these practitioners and institutions can regularly share experiences andinformation on peacebuilding, conict transformation, social, ethno-religious andpolitical reconciliation and tolerance; and promoting cultural values as resources
for peacebuilding.

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

WANEP-Nigeria is a national Network of the West Africa Network for
Peacebuilding, West Africa regional Network with headquarters at AccraGhana. It provides an organized platform for collaborative peacebuilding by
indigenous Non Governmental Organisations for conict transformation anddevelopment in Nigeria.

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Objectiveof WANEP-Nigeria

Strengthen the Peacebuilding capacities of organizations and practitioners to actively engage inthe prevention and/or peaceful transformation of violent conicts in Nigeria.
Increase awareness and use of non-violent strategies as a proactive response to conicts in order
to avoid violence
Promote principled and responsive leadership in the country within context that appreciates theculture of non-violence, advocates for just social, political structures and relationships
Engender conict prevention and peacebuilding issues in the country
Harmonize and develop conict prevention through peacebuilding activities by networking andcoordination of WANEP members into viable networks and mechanisms

Operating Principles and Values
Belief in mutual respect for one another;
Transparency and accountability;
Gender equality and zero tolerance to discrimination (sex, tribe/ethnicity, race, HIV-AIDS status etc);
Collegiality, teamwork and dedication to duty;
Tolerance and respect for diversity;
Justice for all;
Quality delivery;
Collaboration and consultation

Established since 2001, WANEP-Nigeria is the largest peacebuilding Network in Nigeria with amembership spread of 120 Community Based on Non Governmental Organizations operating in the 36
States of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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Board, Secretariat Staff,
WIPNET Focal Persons, and Zonal Coordinators
BOARDS
Dr. Abiola Akinyode Afolabi
Mallam Y Z Ya'u
Barrister Margaret Nwagbo
Kolawole Olatosimi Ademola
Dr. Nsekpong Archibong
Ms. Bridget Osakwe

Zonal Coordinators
Natheniel Awuapila
Mustapha Muhammad
Chibundu Uchegbu
Emen Okon
Kolawole Amusat
Mohammed Aliyu Wayas
WIPNET Focal Persons
Hannah Yakubu
Linda Umar
Barr. Iruka Nwokedi
Bridget Afah
Tilope Akosa

Chairman
Director of Communication
Director of Training and Capacity Building
MemberMemberNational Network Coordinator andSecretary to the Boardt

North Central
North WestSouth East
South SouthSouth West
North East

North Central
North WestSouth East
South SouthSouth West

Secretariat Staff
Bridget Usifo Osakwe
Patience Obaulo
Austin Eneanya
Kevin Abonyi
Osariemen Amas-Edobor
Vivian Anyaegbu
Suleiman Idris
Damilola Adeoye
Babalola Dawodu
Patricia Unegbu
Esho Akeem
Oyindamola Somoye
Taiwo Abe OluwadareFemi EmmanuelChiamaka Mbachi

National Network Coordinator
Head of Programs
Finance Manager
Program Manager
Program Manager
Administrative Manager
Program AssistantProgram Ofcer
IT PersonnelOfce AssistantOfce DriverInternInternInternIntern05

WANEP-Nigeria:
Who We Are and What We Do

West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Nigeria(WANEP-Nigeria) was established out of necessity toprovide an organized platform for collaborative
Peacebuilding for social change and stable democracy
in Nigeria by indigenous organizations working in thearea of conflict transformation, Peacebuilding andgood governance. Its operational framework was
designed along the visions of the regional network
operating in West Africa, Chad and Cameroun withthe 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 of Peacebuilding 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 provisions is fororganizations with 40% conflict transformation andpeacebuilding initiatives. Some of these organizations
however have other areas of competence other thanPeacebuilding.
WANEP-Nigeria has over 200
member organizations spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

Active Non-Violence and Peace Education: Strives toinstitutionalize non-violence and peace education inPrimary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions in Nigeria
Conflict Prevention: Works towards the establishmentof civil society early warning and response system in
Nigeria, which is linked to ECOWAS conflict prevention
mechanism at the regional level. It also works withrelent government and inter-governmental agencies
towards Disaster Risk Reduction in the country.
Democracy and Good Governance: Designed tostrengthen governance capacities through developing
and integrating conflict management systems at
different levels of governance and also ensuretransparency in decision making.
Women in Peace building (WIPNET): Offer opportunity
for the participation of women in peace building
mechanisms through a coordinated network thatfacilitates advocacy, reconciliation and transformation
skills.
Research, Documentation and Network Coordination:
Promotes cross-fertilization of resources and expertiseamong zones.

Intervention programs of the Network are divided into
five basic thematic areas; Conflict Prevention; Womenin Peacebuilding; Active Non Violence and Peace
Education; Democracy and Good Governance;
Research and Documentation.
NC ZoneNW ZoneNE ZoneNational
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Message from the
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Dr. Abiola Afolabi - Akiyode

Happy New Year!
Dear Board Members, WANEP- Nigeria Staff, Network Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe you celebrated theholiday in good spirit with family and friends, nding time to recuperate and reect. Welcome back to work and I wish
you all an impactful year and a decade of peace. Turning our search light on the outgoing year, you will agree with methat 2019 was a year of giant strides for WANEP- Nigeria. This would not have been possible without the commitment
and team work exhibited by staff and network members. The partnership has been instrumental in promoting theorganizational mission for which we remain the foremost peacebuilding Network in Nigeria.
The year 2019 was the year WANEP celebrated 20 years of relentless peacebuilding efforts across countries in West
Africa. Also, it was an election year in Nigeria as many people were eager to cast their votes and elect the country's
President and other political representatives. The election period was slightly marred with persistent attacks by factionsof the insurgent group Boko Haram in the northeast; increased communal violence between nomadic herdsmen andfarmers spreading southward from north-central states; and a dramatic uptick in rural banditry, kidnapping, andkillings in the northwestern states of Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara. Although the Federal and State Governments
mobilized security forces to quell the violence, a report by SBM Intelligence, which monitors sociopolitical andeconomic developments in Nigeria, noted that 626 people were killed during the 2019 election cycle, startingwith campaigns in 2018.
However, amidst these threats, WANEP Nigeria carried out a good number of development projects in this less thanfavourable circumstances with attaining risks. In the North East trainings were held for women and key stakeholders
on localization of the National Action Plan (NAP) on United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 in
Bauchi and Gombe States. Two researches were commissioned in the North East to assess the Intersections between
Corruption, Human Rights and Women, Peace and Security and “Research on The Current Realities on Issues of
Women Peace and Security and the Implementation of NAP on UNSCR 1325 In North East Nigeria”. In all of these, thecrop of researchers held Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) in the six states in the
North East which informed new initiatives. In Jos Plateau State, the ongoing Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD) Project
impacted the lives of more in and out of school youths educating them on the negative effects of gang violence anddrug abuse.
In Lagos, WANEP- Nigeria went a step further to engage secondary school students in the peace education program.
Over 100, students were educated on the need to embrace non- violence as a way of life and promote peace
beginning from the school environment. The slogan “Shun Violence, Embrace Peace!' was developed by the students
as part of the event. At present, the proposed bill for the integration of Peace Education into the curriculum of primaryand post primary schools in the State has been presented to the 7th House of Assembly. We are hopeful that the bill will
be passed into law this year to promote the teaching of peace education in schools towards building a culture ofpeace.
In Edo State, another milestone was achieved with the Storytelling for Peace event which brought together over 150
women from UnemeNekhua community. The women had previously been trained by WANEP and had experienced
conict challenges such as kingship tussle and community instability in their community. Clothed in the same attire asa unifying element, the forum provided the platform for the women to share their conict experiences and approaches
to promoting peace in their communities. It created room for synergy between the community women and male allies
towards fostering the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the local level.
These accomplishments represent signicant progress in strengthening our capacities to meet new and emerging
security threats and putting forward innovative strategies to execute our projects and expand our scope. With regards
to funding, we improved our funding opportunities and attracted new partners. The Global Network of Women07

Peacebuilders (GNWP) contacted us based on the tremendous impact of the Women in Peacebuilding (WIPNET)
program in Nigeria to partner on localization of UNSC Resolution 1325. Cordial relationship was sustained with
ECOWAS, African Union, United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Oxfam in Nigeria and Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation (NORAD) during the course of the year.
Indeed, it is noteworthy to know that our prospects as an organization are bright. We have a committed andprofessional Board and a governance architecture at the secretariat with a vibrant National Network Coordinatorthat can stand the test of time. The resilient and balance portfolio of management, staff and interns at the national
level has made it easy for mountains to be surmounted and placed the organization in a good position in thepeacebuilding fora in Nigeria. As we look forward to the new decade, we will review our Strategic Action Plan (SAP) to
integrate new prospects for the next ve years 2020- 2025 to direct the organization. We believe the network is on
course and will continue to surpass expectations in the quest to promote peace, stability and development in Nigeria.
Thank you.

BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Abiola Afolabi –Akiyode
Chairman
Barrister Margret Nwagbo
Director: Training andCapacity Building

Mallam Y. Z. Ya'u
Director: Communication

Ms Bridget Osakwe
Secretary to the Board

Kolawole Ademola
MemberDr. Nsekpong Archibong
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Bridget Usifo Osakwe

Patience Obaulo

Austin Eneanya

Kevin Abonyi

Osariemen Amas-Edobor

Vivian Anyaegbu

Suleiman Idris

Damilola Adeoye

Babalola Dawodu

Patricia Unegbu

Esho Akeem

Oyindamola Somoye

Taiwo Abe-OluwadareFemi EmmanuelChiamaka Mbachi

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MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL
NETWORK COORDINATOR

Bridget Osakwe“Promoting Opportunities for Inclusive
Peacebuilding in Nigeria”
We welcome everyone to the rst year of the 2020s
decade. I am overwhelmed with joy as we forge ahead
into another leap year lled with great expectations.
The outgoing year was a milestone for WANEP as it was
our Anniversary year- 20 years of Peacebuilding inWest Africa. On the home front in Nigeria, it marked
20 years of uninterrupted democracy as the country
held its sixth national elections. In order to ensure free
and fair elections, WANEP launched the Election
Situation Room to specically monitor, report, analyze
and facilitate response to violent threats to the peacefulconduct of the presidential, and parliamentary election
scheduled to hold on February 16, 2019 in Nigeria.
The Election Risk Analysis and Response Centre wascategorized into 4 operational structures – Technical
Room for live data gathering, analysis, decision andcommunication rooms. Also, WANEP- Nigeria
partnered with the Women Situation Room Nigeria(WSRN) to deploy women to observe the elections.
In all, 196 accredited observers were deployed forelection observations across 36 States in Nigeria.
Feedback report reveal that voters' turnout during thegeneral election was the lowest recorded number in
Nigerian history; only 35.6% of people voted
compared to 43.7% in the 2015 election. One key
reason for the low turnout was the postponement of thegeneral elections from February 16 to 23, 2019. Thisact discouraged many people from traveling the long
distance to cast their votes after the postponement.
Although, violence was recorded in some local
government areas in Bauchi, Benue, Kano, Sokoto andRivers States, the elections were generally peaceful andthe incumbent President Muhammed Buhari was re –elected to ofce.
Generally, across the different geopolitical zones of thecountry, conict was experienced as WANEP- Nigeria
increased efforts to engage relevant stakeholders(women and men) in providing cooperative
peacebuilding responses to these violent conicts.
Notably in the North-West and North-Central zones
banditry and recurring cycles of violence between

herdsmen and farmers continued to claim thousandsof lives. WANEP's National Early Warning Reports thatover 1,000 people died in the violent clashes in the two
Northern Zones alone. Although the government has
responded by deploying military troops to wade into
the situation and granting amnesty to the bandits,
more needs to be done in affected communities as
peacebuilding activities step up.
The North East insurgency with Boko Haram and its
splinter groups still pose a huge security threat. Though
the violent extremist group acquired territories has
shrunk to small pockets of villages, around lake Chad,the group continues to carry out attacks against civilian
and military targets in Nigeria and neighbouring
Niger, Cameroon and Chad leading to secondary
displacement of civilians. One of the strategies
recommended for implementation to curb the rising
menace has been the use of women to change thenarratives and engage youths in countering violent
extremism.
In the year under review, the WANEP – Nigeria
Secretariat was a beehive of activities as staff members
worked tirelessly to ensure that projects were tailored
towards ameliorating the security situation andsustaining peace within communities. Press Statements
were issued on critical themes thus; Projecting Women
Voices for Peace in Nigeria; WANEP Calls for Greater
Empowerment of the Girl Child in Nigeria; WANEP
Urges Lasting End to the Tiv/Jukun Crisis in Taraba andBenue States calling on government and civil society
actors to expedite actions towards reducing the level ofcasualties within conict prone communities. In the
Secretariat, two male and two female Interns were
engaged to enhance the program department. Theycame with varied experience as youths and increased
vigor to work. Conversations on project
conceptualization and implementation were madewith their inputs and concerns. Their creativity andyouthful determination to deliver on assigned tasks wasindeed commendable as we acknowledge their many
contributions.
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reported weekly incidences of human security threats
and the 2019 elections in Nigeria. New State and nonState actors such as the National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA), Street children, Swedish
Embassy, etc were added to our link serve as we
continued to provide early warning information to
relevant authorities for prompt intervention. Also,
Quick news updates were documented with thecaptions. 'Building Collapses in Nigeria and its
Implication for urban development ”; INEC's
Postponement of the February 16, 2019 Presidential
and National Assembly Election. Situation Tracking
Analysis on “Armed attacks by suspected criminal
gangs in Kaduna State, North West, Nigeria”. WANEP `Nigeria continued in its reporting of incidences into
the ECOWAS and AU Early Warning Systems.

concerns as well as project their peacebuilding
initiatives, WANEP held a National Media Workshop
on implementing UNSCR 1325 in Nigeria. The
program succeeded in empowering a crop of media
experts willing to report on women issues and portraythe positive image of women in the society. We went a
step further to engage media agencies (radio stations)in seven states across Nigeria to speak on women's
issues in a weekly live radio programme titled“Women's Voices for Peace”. The radio programme isaired every day of the week in English, Pidgin English,
Hausa and Fulani Languages. Varied stakeholders
from the civil society, academia, legislature judiciaryetc both male and female with good knowledge andexperience of the issues are invited to educate thepopulace on the valuable need to involve women indecision making and peace processes.

The United States Institute for Peace (USIP) continued its
support for WANEP- Nigeria in addressing security
challenges in Plateau State. In order to ensure free andfair general elections in the state the Justice, Security
and Dialogue (JSD) program supported training on
Election Security Management for Civil Society
Organizations and Media while setting up its Election
Situation Room in the State. Also, Community
sensitization on the strategies of preventing Electoral
violence were organized in Jenta Adamu and Sabo
Layi Communities of Jos North LGA. As part of the
project, Sensitization forums were held for students on
the effect of drug and substance abuse in two
government secondary schools - Government
Secondary Schools Laranto and West of Mines. This
was to inculcate in the students the knowledge on theharmful effect of substance abuse. Over 400 studentsbenetted from the activity in the two communities.

Building on the cordial relationship between WANEPNigeria and OXFAM, the project on Food and Climate
Justice expanded to Bauchi and Kebbi States. Advocacy
visits were made to Traditional Rulers, Federal andState Ministry of Agriculture and the Private Sectors in
Bauchi and Kebbi States to sensitize them on therelevance of the Farmers Manifesto constituting alinkage between the Farmers and Policy Makers in theStates. Other activities included Sensitization forums
with Small Scale Farmers and Political Party Aspirants
as well as eld visit to farming locations in Bauchi
States. Political Party Aspirants across two (2) politicalparties signed the Farmers Manifesto in Kebbi State,committing to specic demands to boost agricultural
productivity in the State. To project the voices of rural
people on agriculture and climate change issues,
WANEP this year will commence the radio program'GariYawaye (A New Dawn) in Bauchi State. The
project outcomes have contributed to facilitating the
momentum for the attainment of Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 2 on 'ending hunger,
achieving food security and improved nutrition, andpromoting sustainable agriculture by 2030'.

Under the Women in Peacebuilding (WIPNET)
Program, we partnered with our network members totake the National Action Plan (NAP) on UNSCR 1325 tothe local level. Localization Workshops were held for
key stakeholders including women groups, mengroups, youth groups, Local Government Chairmen,
Councillors, Traditional leaders, religious leaders,
governors etc in Gombe and Bauchi States. The aim
was to enhance understanding of the United Nations
Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 to promote
the integration of its provisions into Local Action Plans
with accompanying budget for implementation. Also,
the capacities of over 100 community women in Delta,
Edo and River States were built in Condence andPeacebuilding to enable them resolve conict andrequest for participation in peacebuilding at thecommunity level. One signicant outcome was theneed to resuscitate the women traditional leadership
structures within communities as these structures havebeen relegated to the background leaving women
behind.

As part of the year, two researches were conducted
titled “The Intersections between Corruption, Human
Rights and Women, Peace and Security: Nigeria Case
Study” and “Research on The Current Realities on
Issues of Women Peace and Security and the
Implementation of NAP on UNSCR 1325 In North East
Nigeria”. From the rst research, it is clear that the
government needs to put in place laws and policies toprotect women and Girls from Sexual and Gender
Based Violence (SGBV) in Bornu State. The Violence
Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of 2015 should
be domesticated for states to put measures in place tostop SGBV. The second research calls for the training of
women and girls on counter radicalization to change
the narrative to suppress extremism once it emerges in
the families and communities.

To enhance women voices to articulate their needs and

The Active Non-Violence and Peace Education11

program was expanded to secondary schools during the year. Over 100 students in 20 secondary schools in Lagos
State had their capacities built on peacebuilding. The students were taught how to be peer mediators, to wade into
disputes and ensure peaceful resolution. Visits were made to the Lagos State House of Assembly to advocate forpassage of the peace education bill into law which will ensure the integration of peace education in the curriculum of
primary and post primary schools in Lagos State. WANEP Nigeria with partners co- hosted the 4th Anniversary of theUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 with the theme “Mobilizing and Strengthening capacities of Youthtowards Peacebuilding and Localizing UNSCR 2250 0n Youth, Peace and Security in Nigeria.” Also organised a“Soccer for Peace” program to support community cohesion and resilience through sports. These activities were
tailored towards, helping youth see themselves as instruments of peace. The year ended with “Storytelling for Peace”
with the Uneme Women of Edo State.
In all, in pursuance of our goal as a peacebuilding network, we say a big thank you to the board, staff and network
members. We also appreciate the unrelenting support of our partners, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders,
ECOWAS, African Union, USIP, Oxfam in Nigeria, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD),
Institute of Peace and Conict Resolution (IPCR), Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, State
Ministries of Women Affairs, School Based Management Committee (SBMC) and the Lagos State House of Assemblyin helping us full our mission. The Regional Ofce as the mother hen has been spurring us on to do more in ourquest to promote peace in Nigeria. As we remain undaunted by the many challenges, it's our promise to keep making
giant strides towards sustaining peace among communities in Nigeria.

Thank you!

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Early Warning
DELIVERING ON 2015-2020 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE (SO) 1: NATIONAL EARLY WARNING AND RESPONSE SYSTEMS ARE FUNCTIONAL AND
LINKED TO ECOWAS EARLY WARNING AND RESPONSE SYSTEM AND AFRICAN UNION CONTINENTAL EARLYWARNING SYSTEM (CEWS).

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1.1.Improved Quality and Timeliness of Early
Warning and Response Mechanisms
The WANEP's National Early Warning System (NEWS)with the primary objective to provide Early Warning(EW) information and design timely responses toprevent the outbreak or mitigate the escalation ofconict. The NEWS also provides EW on threats to food,environmental and health security as well as crimes thatthreaten community resilience and stability of States in
Nigeria. This further informs WANEP-Nigeria's
program designs and interventions, bridging theexisting information gap that limits the capacity of Stateand non-State actors to respond pro-actively to humansecurity threats in the country.
In the reporting period, WANEP-Nigeria strengthened
this system through e-training for community eldmonitors (12 females, 25 males) across the 36 States
and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Throughthe training, the quality and timeliness of warning andalerts from communities to the national network
increased tremendously with support from WANEPNigeria's NEWS Manager. The data and analyses

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generated from NEWS were further feeds into the
ECOWAS Early Warning and Response Network(ECOWARN) and African Union Continental Early
Warning System. WANEP's partnership with ECOWAS
and African Union (AU) in the area of peace andsecurity is largely hinged on supporting andoperationalizing conict Early Warning (EW) systemand ensuring early response to break the cycle ofinsecurity across the region. In 2019, the African Union
and ECOWAS collaborated with WANEP to enhance
the capacity of the National Early Warning System(NEWS) Managers and reviewed the EW indicators toreect current dynamics and trends in peace andsecurity in Nigeria.
1.2 Wanep Contributes To Policy Discourse Through
Early Waning Products
Production and dissemination of analytical early
warning outputs:
WANEP-Nigeria generates quality and evidence-based
data from its National Early Warning System (NEWS).
The data fed into NEWS by the NEWS Manager and
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Community Field Monitors informs intuitive analysis
leading to the production of varied Early Warning
outputs, to inform relevant actors for appropriate
response and mitigation of threats. These Early
Warning products serves as a channel for information
dissemination, sensitization and experience sharing
with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), NonGovernmental Organisations (NGOs), International
Government Organisations (INGOs), Government
Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Academia andother relevant partners in conict prevention,
management and disaster risk reduction in Nigeria.
Signicantly, the Early Warning outputs provides policy
recommendations for policy makers and relevant
stakeholders for consideration in the mitigation,
prevention and management of human security
threats.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE (SO 2): CITIZEN CAPACITY IS
DEVELOPED AND DEPLOYED IN PEACE BUILDINGAND CONFLICT PREVENTION/INTERVENTIONS ATCOMMUNITY, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS.
2.1.Improving Peacebuilding and Conict Prevention
Capacities
In line with WANEP-Nigeria capacity building strategy
tailored towards increasing peacebuilding knowledge
base in the country by enhancing the skills and expertiseof WANEP staff in the area of conict prevention,
peacebuilding and human rights, the Early Warning
team attended several capacity building
workshops/training facilitation and paper
presentations at the local, national and global level.

Highlights on varied Early Warning outputs:
NEWS Monthly Bulletin, which depicts an overview
of major incidents in the month that impacted
human security. The bulletin and Weekly Highlights
is divided into four (4) thematic areas: 'Organised
Crime and Violent Extremism'; Democracy andGovernance; 'Environmental Security'; Gender
Peace and Security'.
ECOWAS Country Report on Human Rights Issues.
Production of Quick NEWS Update and Situation
Tracking on major incident; ‘Communal clash in Akwa-Ibom,
Cross River and Benue States, ‘
Building Collapse in Lagos State','Proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria as a terroristgroup in Nigeria',
Crackdown on Illegal Rehabilitation Centre in Kaduna,
Katsina, Adamawa, Kwara and Oyo States',
Armed attack by suspected criminal gangs in Kaduna State'
Flood Disaster in Nigeria'.

Press statements on Armed Banditry in the NorthWest and Ethnic Violence in Taraba State.
Policy Brief on Addressing Armed Banditry in the
North-West region of Nigeria: Exploring thepotentials of a Multi-Dimentional Conict
Management Approach.
In addition to the 2019 Early Warning outputs,
WANEP-Nigeria published a National Early
Waning System (NEWS) Journal, a maiden editionof the National Network on 'Threats to Human
Security in Nigeria: A Compendium of WANEP's
NEWS, 2018-2019'.

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3 (SO 3): RESEARCH RESULTS ARE UTILIZED IN POLICY ADVOCACY TO PROMOTEPEACE AND SECURITY.
Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (R &R) in Nigeria
WANEP – Nigeria in collaboration with International
Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague (ICCT)
commissioned a research to analyse the Security & Ruleof Law: Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism(P/CVE), Rehabilitation and Reintegration (R&R) projectin Nigeria. The project which was implemented in
Bauchi State included a research and dialogue process
on Political Dilemma of Legitimate Stability (PDLS) in
Nigeria. This was targeted at supporting government
efforts on rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant
violent extremist ghters and how cooperation
between Civil Society Organisations and Government
on R&R can be optimized to promote peace.
Specically, the research analysed how different actors
possess and gain legitimacy in the context of R&R
service delivery, and further explored how
cooperation's among community actors andgovernment institutions can be optimised to address
instability and insecurity. The dialogue phase focusedon developing collaborative approaches to address
the gaps identied in the research. The research
ndings was validated by key stakeholders fromsecurity services, community representatives(traditional/religious leaders), governmental agencies
including Nigerian Police Force and civil society
organisations in 2019 with recommendations

generated. The research report serves as an excellent
resource for Government, security services and Civil
Society Organisations as partners in R and R.
The research project consisted of six-events comprisingof two kick-off meetings in Abuja and Bauchi State; onecommunity dialogue workshop in Bauchi, one capacity
building workshop and one policy dialogue workshop
in Abuja FCT. In total, 95 stakeholders (including 61
males, 34 females) were engaged with a media
presentation to disseminate the research ndings.

FIG 1: Presentation of group exercise by a participant/demonstrationby the facilitator.

FIG 2: Dialogue on Promoting Collaborative Approaches To Security: R & R

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Promoting
FoodSecurity
SecurityininNigeria:
Nigeria:Agriculture,
Agriculture,
ClimateChangeGood
Governance
Promoting Food
ClimateChangeandandGood
GovernanceIn line with the nations goal of improving food security in the country, WANEP-Nigeria with the support of OXFAM in
Nigeria continued its strategic engagement with national/state government on agriculture and climate resilience tosupport small scale farmers. For Nigerian farmers, critical inputs are out of reach and climate change intensiesexisting vulnerabilities. Agriculture, being a huge employer of labour in Nigeria; any adverse effects from climatechange will impinge on livelihoods and cause a downward spiral of other development indices. In view of this, small
scale farmers are mainly vulnerable to multiple risks in relation to agricultural production and livelihoods including
risk related to extreme weather events and those related to market access/price volatility.
In recognition of these challenges faced by small-holder farmers in Nigeria and the need to continually enhance theircapacity to inuence policies within the agricultural sector as well as voice out their needs in a more organised
platform, WANEP-Nigeria conducted eld assessments, capacity building trainings and advocacy visits to traditional
institutions, Federal/State Ministry of Agriculture, small scale farming communities, traditional/community leaders
and the private sectors in Bauchi and Kebbi States to create awareness and further seek partnership.
More so, prior to the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, WANEP engaged political party aspirants across several
political parties in Bauchi and Kebbi States, through the signing of a Farmers Manifesto. The Farmers Manifesto, acritical document detailing the specic needs of Nigerian farmers is seen as a basis for a bargain between farmers
and political ofce seekers. The Manifesto further served as a veritable tool for farmers to hold political ofce
aspirants accountable to their actions as it relates to the interest of farmers targeted at revitalizing the agricultural
sector.
In furtherance to this, WANEP implemented several activities in Kebbi and Bauchi States.
1. Sensitization workshop on the Farmers' Manifesto in Kebbi and Bauchi States.
2. Development of a Digital Campaign Strategy for wider reach and sensitization.
3. Launch of Radio Programme in Bauchi State 'GariYawaye' (meaning new dawn) as a medium to address thechallenges and needs of small-scale farmers, amongst others.
4. Capacity building on Community Development Plan (CDP) in Bauchi State. The CDP further serves as a manifesto
for the communities to present their specic demands to government representatives for implementation.
KEY OUTCOMES:
16 Political Party Aspirants (Governorship, House of Assembly and Representatives) across ve (5) politicalparties in the State signed the Farmers Manifesto in January 2019. This commitment stimulated positive
engagement on food security and capacity development for small-scale farmers (SSF) in the State.
Improved awareness of small-holder farmers (SHF), Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), CSOs,
Traditional Rulers and the private sector on the relevance of the Farmers Manifesto constituting a linkage
between the Farmers and Policy Makers in the State.
The Ciroma of Bauchi, MadakiAgro Services Ltd (private sector), Ministry of Agriculture and the Bauchi State
Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) afrmed their support to partner with WANEP in subsequent
agricultural interventions in the State to boost agricultural yield targeted at SHF in the State.
Small Scale Farmers from 8 Local Government Councils in Bauchi State engage government stakeholders
using context specic Community Development Plan to project their needs in a more organized platform.
WANEP's publication-'Fine Words Do Not Produce Food' report is frequently cited on local and national
reports on the need for improving climate resilience in Nigeria

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ADVOCACY VISITS TO RESPECTIVE STAKEHOLDERS IN BAUCHI STATE.
(Photo Gallery)

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,Bauchi State Ofce

Courtesy Visit to the Ciroma of Bauchi State- Alhaji. NuruAdamuJumba

Site Visit to a Vegetable Farm in Bauchi State

Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program (BSADP)

Fig 3: Re-fresher training for WANEP NEWS Managers on the African Union
Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) at the African Union Commission in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. A refresher training for eld reporters on the methods andoperations of incident (Increp) and situation (Sitrep) reporting. The training provided
an opportunity for WANEP to share best practices from its engagements with
ECOWAS and other stakeholders on Early Warning and Response. Other
participants were drawn from the African Union Field Missions, Liaison Ofces andCivil Society Organisations from North Africa (November 2019).

Fig 1:Human Rights Training For ECOWAS Civil Society Organisations(WANEP NEWS Managers and WANEP Liaison to ECOWAS) in Ghana.

Fig 2: Regional consultations for the West Africa Network for Human Rights Defendersorganised by the United Nations Ofce for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), in
Banjul, The Gambia. Represented by the NEWS Manager, Osariemen Amas Edobor, as
she shares WANEP's EMAM (Election Monitoring, Analysis and Mitigation) project, a
response mechanism against election-related disputes, (October 2019).

Fig 4: Refresher training for NEWS Managers on the ECOWAS
Early Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN), Senegal.

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Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)
Improving Peacebuilding and Conict Prevention Capacity

The JSD project is part of a larger project implemented
by United States Institutes of Peace (USIP) in
communities in six countries in the Maghreb and Sahelregions, with the aim of promoting trust-building andcollaborative problem-solving between Security
services and the target communities. JSD adopts an
integrated approach to support both the supply anddemand-side of security reform. The participation andinclusion of the demand-side groups ( such ascommunities and other civil society groups) andsupply-side groups (such as policy makers, police andgovernment) as important stakeholders in theintervention enhanced synergy and eschewed theblame game that often occurs amongst uncoordinatedstakeholders.
The JSD process requires an organic unfolding of
informal meeting, intra and inter-groups dialogue
sessions, and other activities as determined by theparticipants every step of the way. The organic natureof the process provided a new approach in engaging
communities to work collaboratively to resolve
community issues and transform relationships withsecurity services. It provided an inclusive platform for
all community members and groups in Jos North toengage with Police and be heard.
The JSD project in Jos North provided a new approachfor the project partner's organisation in program
design and implementation. WANEP and Centre for
Peace Advancement in Nigeria (CEPAN) with thesupport of United States of Peace (USIP) implemented
Justice and Security Dialogue programs in Jos North.
MITIGATING ELECTION VIOLENCE
A. JSD Sensitization on Policing Election for
Security Ofcers on Election Duty.
WANEP in partnership with CEPAN organized a
training on policing elections for law enforcementofcers on election duty. During the training, it was
clear that many of the security ofcers needed to besensitized on their roles as security ofcers on election
duties so that they will be able to support the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
maximally towards ensuring violent –free elections.
The sensitization meeting was for security ofcers
assigned for policing election during the Gubernatorial
and State Assembly elections on 9th March, 2019.

We s t Af r i c a n Ne t wo r k fo r Pe a ce b u i l d i n g - Ni ge r i a

INEC facilitated the sensitization meeting to informsecurity ofcers of what is expected of them. The aim of
the sensitization is to increase awareness on INECs
regulations and guidelines for Security Agents onelection duty and to share experience with INEC for
better and violent free gubernatorial election on March
9th 2019.
B

Strengthening the skills of justice and security
dialogue stakeholders

The JSD Gender Based Violence (GBV) tool kits for
Police, Community Leaders, Women Group, Social
Welfare and Health ofcials in Jos, Plateau State.
Participants drawn from the civil society group working
on gender based crimes, social welfare, ministry ofhealth, Police brainstormed on issues of GBV and how
to network for efcient and effective response to sexual
violence.
It aimed to educate community members/stakeholders on
sexual violence, their roles and available response
mechanism. The Gender Tool Kit developed by WANEP and
CEPAN with support from USIP served as a guide to all
stakeholders on response to SGBV. Par cipants suggested acoordinated response to GBV, through support to thegender crime desk of the Nigerian Police force to provide anorganized community base response to sexual based
violence in the State.
Dialogue Outcomes
JSD Stakeholders in its eﬀort to improve response to
SGBV in Jos North LGA supported the Gender desk
unit in Nassarawa Gwong police sta on with somee q u i p m e n t s - D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r, O ﬃ c e r
Furniture/ﬁ ngs and Sta onery) to ease their work.
JSD provided 20 toll –free telephones lines tostakeholders and the Gender Crime Desk at the
Nassarawa Gwong Police Division to improve eﬀec ve
and coordinated response to rape vic ms/surviours.

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Justice and Security Dialogue training on
responding to Gender Based Violence: Local andNational Legal Framework
JSD Stakeholders organised training for community
Leaders/members on responding to SGBV: local andnational legal framework in Jos North Local
Government Council. The training had in attendance
participants from the social welfare, ministry of healthand Police attached to the gender crime desk andother stakeholders to brainstorm on issues of SGBVand network for efcient and effective response tosexual violence. The training aimed to educate
community members/ stakeholders on relevant laws
to assist victims of gender-base violence. The meetingprovided an opportunity for experience sharing on
SGBV in Plateau State.
To further facilitate effective coordination andresponse, WANEP - Nigeria launched a radio
program on gender-based violence 'Let's talk GBV'on
Unity FM Jos. A creative platform to educate, sensitize
and guide the audience on issues of gender-based
violence. The radio program is aired in Hausa andEnglish Languages.

JSD Stakeholders Jos North Sensitization forCommunity Leaders (women and men) on
Responding to Gender-Based Violence.

In furtherance to response on gender-based violence at
Jos North Local Government, participants capacity
were enhanced on reporting of SGBV and available
services for response following the increasing cases of
SGBV in the state.
Similar sensitization were conducted for men in
leadership positions from various communities of Jos
North. Discussions on the menace of SGBV andrelevant laws in Plateau State protecting women andcitizens, especially children against SGBV andresponse mechanisms for effective response to victimsof SGBV. Identication of challenges responsible for thecontinuous spate of SGBV were highlighted by theparticipant.

Partnership Dialogue on Gender Sensitivity andSupport for Gender Crime Desk
The gender crime desk is aimed at improving survivors
experience with the police by increasing reportage
through toll- free hot-lines, effective case management
and specialized care which will lead to higher
prosecution rate and reduce the prevalence of sexualand gender-based violence in Jos North. The workshop
drew participants from civil society groups working on
issues of gender based crime, social welfare
departments, Ministry of Health, doctors/nurses fromgovernment hospitals, Divisional Police Ofcers (DPO)
attached to police division in Jos North Local
government area, lower court Judges, teachers,
women group, Market women and representatives of
National Union of transport Workers.
Participants among other things, recommended acoordinated response to sexual violence throughsupport for Gender-Crime Desk of the Nigeria Police
Force.
Effective Response to Sexual Violence in Jos North LGA– “a Tool Kit for Service Providers” developed as a large
response to support the Gender Crime Desk of Plateau
State Police Command to effectively coordinate
response to sexual violence.
Immediately after the launch, the desk was manned byfour specialized trained Police ofcers who are
dedicated to SGBV, the desk has increased the capacityof the police to rapidly and appropriately respond and19

Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)
JSD Community Dialogue on Gang Violence / SaraSuka
The level of insecurity perpetuated by gang groups
especially ”Sara- Suka” in Jos North LGA of Plateau
State created a need to dialogue for workable solution
to curb gang violent in the state. The Dialogue further
provided opportunities for experience sharing on the
remote causes and policy recommendation torespective stakeholders. The discussions geared
towards practical efforts of coordination andcollaboration by community stakeholders of
AngwanRogo community. These stakeholders include
the ward head, women/youths groups, vigilante,neighborhood watch, and Religious leaders.
On the effort to curbing the menace, a repentant gang
leader who also facilitated the dialogue process
encourage the community leader to engage gang
leaders in the peace dialogue.

Resolutions· Increased sensitization in religious centres andthrough radio programs and other social
gatherings in the community.
· Improved parental care and monitoring by
women in their household.
· Improved collaboration between local vigilantegroups and the Police in information sharing on theactivities of Sara-Suka and other gang groups.
· Community-Police relations on intelligencegathering.
· Continuous dialogue between the community
leaders and gang leaders on solutions to curb
gang violence and behavioral modication of its
members.
· Youths should step down what they have learned
to other youths in the community.

Ofcial launch of the gender toolkit “Effective
Response to Sexual Violence”
A press conference held on May 22nd with participants
drawn from the media, civil society groups, JSD
stakeholders, community leaders and the civil society. It
aimed at creating awareness on the gender crime desk,
launched on May 23rd, 2019, and to ofcially unveil
the Gender Tool Kit to the public.
The Police has approved the use of GBV Crime register and Visitors bookdeveloped to monitor and track changes in victim's experience.

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Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)WANEP in partnership with CEPAN and supported by United States Institute of Peace (USIP) developed theGender Tool Kit.

Teens Against Drug Abuse (TADAClub) Sensitizationon the Effect of Drug and Substance Abuse in
Schools.
The sensitization was focused on sensitizing students ofsome selected secondary schools in Jos North LGA on
the dangers of drug and substance abuse in their lives.
The sensitization was held on 17th October 2019 at theGovernment Secondary School, Laranto Hall, Jos
North, Plateau State. The activity had 204 students in
attendance. The sensitization started with a talk fromthe resource person from the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, Jos. Participants agreed thatyoung people experiment with drugs or continue taking
them for several reasons; including to t into a social
circle and peer groups, to feel good as abused drugs
interact with the neurochemistry of the brain to produce
feelings of pleasure, to feel better. Some young people
suffer from depression, social anxiety, stress-relateddisorders, and physical pain. Using drugs may be an
attempt to lessen these feelings of distress. Stressespecially plays a signicant role in starting andcontinuing drug use as well as returning to drug use(relapsing) for those recovering from an addiction. To
do better, because of the level of competition and theof AngwanRogo
of Josthe
North
LGA
yearning toCommunityStakeholder
excel in the society,in whichpressuretoperform athletically and academically can be intense.
Some young people may turn to certain drugs likeillegal or prescription stimulants because they think
those substances will enhance or improve theirperformance. To experiment, young people are often
motivated to seek new experiences, particularly thosethey perceive as thrilling or daring.
354 Students enhanced their knowledge on the affects of Drugand substance abuse

Students of Government Secondary School, West of Mines(GSS West of Mines, Jos North LGA, Plateau State)

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Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)
JSD Stakeholders Community Dialogue.
In deeply divided societies, engaging with prominentgures provides an important step to begin the stagesof problem-solving particularly in local community
contexts where conict protraction and proliferation isprominent. This dialogue seeks to harness
contributions of community groups towards
transforming conicts in Dutse-Uku community as well
as developing methods for improving relationships
between the community and the Police. It also aimed atachieving their commitment to identifying initiatives
and recommendations so that they will drive peace
locally and contribute to the overall success of
Peacebuilding efforts in Jos North LGA. The dialogue
aimed to discuss with community members on possible
treats to security during the Sallah and to nd more
effective ways of ensuring a peaceful celebration in
Dutse-Uku community of the Jos North. The
discussions were geared towards functional efforts ofcoordination and collaboration by Christian andMuslim groups in the community to ensure peacefulcoexistence beyond the Sallah celebrations. These
groups include
the ward
head, ofwomen,
youths,CommunityStakeholderof AngwanRogo
Jos North LGA
vigilante, neighbourhood watch and Religious leaders.
The program's main means of achieving improved
community-police relationship was dialogue. Thismechanism was instrumental in deliberating signicantchallenges and also created the platform for groups todiscuss a way forward and best practices that will
strengthen efforts to end insecurity and enforce justicein Jos North LGA of Plateau State.

Dialogue Outcome:A whatsApp group that can inform friends on thetrue situation of things in each community
Proper investigation before taking action, in theevent where there is any killings, community leaders
should visit the scene of the incidence to verify thestory and then report to the appropriate authority.
Continuous dialogue between Christians andMuslims in the community
Strengthen synergy between interfaith youth,
women and community leaders of the two sides
Groups should ensure they sh out criminals
amongst them and hand them over to the police
Strengthen synergy between interfaith vigilantegroups in that community
There will be a step-down of the sensitization byboth groups to their members

22Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)JUSTICE AND SECURITY STATE LEVEL DIALOGUE (JSD) HELD AT THE PLATEAU PEACEBUILDING AGENCY(PPBA) CONFERENCE HALL, JOS.
In the past few months' residence of Jos and environs
have been ravaged with cult activities and gang related
violence. This disturbing situation posed a huge threat
to communal peace, security and peaceful community
neighborliness. Activities by these groups and SaraSuka (violent gang group found in predominate Hausa

communities) within affected communities have led toearly closure of businesses, increasing threat to lives
and properties, property theft, individual and gangrape, gang ght, daily reported cases of stabbing andkidnapping. Most perpetrators of this illicit act
according to witness report carry out their attacks withthe use of locally made guns, cutlasses, animal horn

the JSD platform to discuss constructively the security
challenges and proffer community driven approaches
to arresting and addressing the security situation thathas eaten deeply into the fabrics of our common
humanity in the state. Members of the formal security
sector include the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Nigerian
Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC),

Department of State Services (DSS), Operation Safe
Haven (OPSH) and for the informal security outts
include: Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN),
Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) and key community
leaders from affected communities and USIP facilitators
to brainstorm and explore pathways to addressingthese challenges.
The dialogue was organized by the West Africa Network
for Peacebuilding (WANEP-NIGERIA) in conjunction
with Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA) with support
from United State Institute of Peace (USIP) as part of abroader effort under the Justice and Security Dialogue

and other locally made weapons.
The security situation has generated fears and tension
amongst the people as well as threatening toundermine the peaceful gains recorded in the last few
years. In the light of the above, the PPBA considered the
JSD platform as the appropriate medium to explore
pathways to proffering solutions to the dangers posedby the emerging threats to peace and security throughthe activities of these gang groups mentioned above.

(JSD) project to respond to the challenges of Peace andsecurity in the state. The session was structured in a waythat allows for a solution-driven kind of interaction andat the same time provided ample space forstakeholders to reect deeply on issues underpinning
the trend of insecurity in the state.

The PPBA invited heads of formal and informal security
agencies in the state, key community leaders within
affected communities to a dialogue meeting through23

Justice and Security Dialogue (JSD)
Dialogue Outcome
There should be a joint operation of formal and informal security operatives in communities; this is because theNon- formal security such as the vigilante and neighbourhood watch can easily trace the criminals to theirhousees. It was emphasised that the formal security operatives should be armed when going for the raid.
There should be stricter law to punish members of Sara-Suka, and cult groups in the state
Government should provide mobility such as motorcycle and tricycles for easy and fast movement for local
security groups
There should be increased synergy between conventional and non-conventional security.
The formal security especially the police should train the non-formal groups on community policing and the law.
Youths in communities should be empowered economically so they can be gainfully engaged, this will go a longway in reducing crime in communities.
Pay advocacy visits to community leaders and community members to sensitize them on the dangers of shielding
their wards who have committed crime from being picked up by Security agents

JSD SENSITIZATION SEMINAR ON YOUTH AND
POLICING
JSD sensitization on youth and policing in Crispan
Luxury Apartment Hotel, Rayeld, Jos North, Plateau
State. The seminar held on 28th August 2019, with 26
participants in attendance. It aimed at improving thesynergy between the youths and the police working incooperation to ght drug abuse. Participants noted thatyouths all over the world prefer an autonomous andindependent living that is free from adult control. This
they argued makes them to engage in various

delinquent acts (drug abuse, rape, robbery, cultism andvandalism) that are dangerous to the home,community, school and the nation.
The following counselling strategies were suggested tohelp reduce drug abuse among youths.
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activities of gang members in Jos North, especially in
Secondary Schools have assumed a very dangerous
dimension that the society at large is no more
comfortable when the word “Sara-Suka” is heard or
mentioned. Their activities in Jos North has taken a
fresh dimension, outright brutality, killings,
slaughtering or buttering, looting and damage ofproperties. The dialogue covered the following issues:concept of gang violence, trend and patterns of gang
violence in Jos North, causes of gangsterism in schools,
the psychological, religious and social impacts.
Dialogue outcome
Involvement of social institutions especially family
and religion as essential in tackling the problem ofgang violence in communities.
The inculcation of these values by Christians andMuslims can therefore serve as springboards toachieving the right and expected behaviour incommunities.

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The need to reduce the use of force and make useof alternative measure. In this case, the religious
leaders and their followers must be proactive inpreaching and campaigning against gangsterism
and gang violence

JSD YOUTH/POLICE DIALOGUE ON GANG VIOLENCE(SARA-SUKA) IN JOS NORTH LGA, PLATEAU STATE
The dialogue focused on emerging trends in gang
violence. The dialogue held at Crispan Luxury
Apartment Hotel, Rayeld Jos North on 29th August,2019 had in attendance 26 participants. Participants
noted that gang violence has become a major social
problem in Jos North. The emergency of Sara-Suka
has been characterized by some bizarre and violent
activities which include, physical torture as a means ofinitiating new members, maiming and killing of rival
gang members and elimination of real and perceived
enemies. Participants noted that in recent times, the25

GENDER CAPACITY IN PEACEBUILDINGAND CONFLICT PREVENTION
Enhancing Participation of Women in Peacebuilding through the
Localization Strategy

1. Day Localization Workshops on Implementing
the United Nations Security Council Resolution(UNSCR) 1325 in Nigeria
In order to ensure the effective implementation of
UNSCR 1325 at the local level, WANEP-Nigeria in
partnership with Global Network of Women
Peacebuilders (GNWP) organized 2-day localization
workshops on implementing the UNSCR 1325 in
Bauchi and Gombe States. The localization workshops
convened representatives from the State and local
governments; civil society; traditional and religious
leaders; security sector; and the media to learn anddiscuss the relevance of United Nations Security
Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and other Women,
Peace and Security (WPS) resolutions to their state andlocal communities.
In Gombe State, the workshop which identied key
priority areas for the implementation of UNSCR 1325
at the local level was held on January 28- 29, 2019. As
part of action to be taken in localizing women, peaceand security resolution; it was agreed that mediation
training be held for women to assist them in mitigating
the farmer-herder conict including holding politicalparties accountable to their commitment to prevent
electoral violence in the state. At the end of theworkshop participants made commitments to step
down the training and continue in the push towards
ensuring LAPs are developed within local government
areas for the advancement of the Women, Peace andSecurity Agenda. A Localization Steering Committee
was established at the end of the workshop to ensure
developed action plan is implemented by allparticipants. Presently, Gombe State has a State Action
Plan (SAP) and two Local Action Plans (LAPs) in two
Local Government Areas.

Group work session at the workshop in Gombe

In Bauchi State, the localization workshop was
implemented from January 31st- February 1st, 2019.
During the training, a draft action plan was preparedby participants as a roadmap to developing the SAP on
UNSCR 1325 and a Technical Working Group was
appointed to complete work on the document andpresent to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Child
Development. The State Permanent Secretary and
Deputy Director Bauchi State Ministry of Women's
Affairs committed to taking the plan forward, andensuring its nalization and adoption. Participants at
the workshop made concrete personal andorganizational commitments to promote peace in theirhomes, workplace, religious institutions andcommunities.

Group picture of participants at the Bauchi localization workshop

2. Media Workshop on Amplifying Women's
Voices for Peace and Implementing the UNSCR
1325 In Nigeria
One of the challenges that have been identied in theeffective implementation of the UNSCR 1325 since its
adoption in Nigeria is low level of awareness, and eventhough one of the main pillars of the resolution is
promotion, awareness on the resolutions remains low.
In view of this, the West Africa Network for
Peacebuilding in partnership with Global Network of
Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and with support from
Global Affairs Canada organized 2-day media
workshop on Amplifying Women's voices for Peace and
Implementing the UNSCR 1325 on February 4-5, 2019
in Abuja. The main objective of the workshop was toraise the awareness on the Women, Peace and Security(WPS)Agenda amongst national and local journalists
and media practitioners'. It also aims to increase theircapacity to report on the implementation of the WPS

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agenda in an engaging way while contributing to its
implementation. One key outcome of the workshop
was availability of a crop of media experts who areknowledgeable on the National Action Plan (NAP) on
UNSCR 1325 and able to engage in identifying
possible strategies to report on Women Peace andSecurity issues in Nigeria, A media strategy document
was presented which include participants' commitment,
thereby, providing a roadmap for participants toadvance the concerns and activities of women within
their communities as well as raise basic awareness of
UNSCR 1325 among the general public.
Group Picture of Participants at the Media Workshop Award Presentation
to Outstanding Media Experts

3. Live Twitter Chat to commemorate theInternational Women Day 2019.

4. Launch of Working Group on Women, Youth,
Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel(WGWYPS-WAS) NIGERIA
Also, WANEP-Nigeria on 8th March, 2019 launched theprogramme titled: “The working group on Women,
Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel(WGWYPS-WAS) in Lagos State. The programme
which held at the WANEP-Nigeria secretariat, Lagos
and coincided with the commemoration of theInternational Women's Day. In attendance weremembers of staff WANEP-Nigeria and South West
Network members clad in T-shirts with the inscription“Working Group for Peace”. The programme waslaunched with campaign hash tag:#workinggroupng4peace on social Media. Prior to
the launching of the programme in Lagos State, the
UNOWAS already launched the Nigerian working
group in December, 2016. The campaign aims tostrategically sensitize Nigerians on the need forpeaceful elections and transition as well as contribute to
the dissemination of the Nigeria National Action Plan
(NAP) on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325
(2017 – 2020). Advocate for the inclusion and support
for the rights of women, children, the aged, young
persons, men and persons living with disability as wellas actively promote full participation of women andyouth in formal and informal peace initiatives.

Secretariat Members during the campaign

On March 8, 2019 WANEP – Nigeria organized a live
twitter chat to commemorate the international Women
Day. Key messages developed on theme: “Balance for
Better” to promote gender equality in peace processes.
The messages were aimed at promoting genderequality at all levels, a greater awareness of
discrimination and a celebration of women'sachievements in Nigeria. Over thirty (30) persons
joined in the conversation, sharing their views on thesituation in Nigeria.

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5. Training of Trainers on Peace and Condence
Building for Women Leaders in 3 States in the
Niger – Delta
With support from the Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation (NORAD), WANEP –Nigeria organized a peace and condence building
training for women leaders in three states of the Niger
Delta region namely: Edo, Delta and Rivers States
respectively. The training convened women leaders of
local social groups, representatives from government
institutions; State Ministry of Women Affairs, State
House of Assemblies and local governments,
traditional leaders, Civil Society Organizations and the
media. The training aimed to enhance participants
understanding on UNSCR 1325 which recognizes thedisproportionate impacts of conict on women andalso calls for women's participation in formal
peacebuilding processes and governance. It also
aimed to strengthen capacities of participants inmainstreaming gender in peacebuilding processes intheir states. A total of 95 women leaders in the threeproject states had their capacities built on advocacy,leadership, community mobilization, negotiation andmediation skills. Beneciaries of the training madecommitments to educate members of their groups andcommunities. Also, they developed action plans toensure implementation of the UNSCR 1325 including
forming peacebuilding networks to further advancepeacebuilding initiatives in their communities. The
Training of Trainers Workshop was held in Edo State on
April 15-19, 2019; Delta State on May 13-17, 2019and in Rivers State on May 27- 31, 2019.

Group picture of participants at the peace and condence building training in Delta State.

Group picture of participants at the peace and condence building training in Rivers State

Cross Section of Participants at the Edo Workshop

Group Picture of Participants at the Training of Trainers Workshop in Edo State.

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6. Production and Transmission of Community Radio to Promote Women's participation in Peacebuilding
a. Workshop on Projecting Women's Voices For Peace For Radio Programme Anchors
As part of the ongoing project on “Enhancing Women's participation in Peace and Human Security in Nigeria”,
WANEP- Nigeria held a workshop for representatives of media agencies on promoting UNSCR 1325 and other
women issues in a weekly radio program titled “Women's Voices for Peace”. The workshop which convened sevenanchors that will present the radio programme in seven states across Nigeria – Bauchi, Bornu, Edo, Delta, Gombe,
Lagos and Rivers was held on August 22-23, 2019. The workshop created the platform to reect on the unique role ofwomen in peace and security in Nigeria. One signicant outcome of the program was the development of standard
procedures for the presentation of Women Voices for Peace radio program in the seven States.

Group Picture of Participants

Cross Section of Participantsb. Commencement of Women Voices for Peace Radio Program in Seven States in Nigeria:
The radio program titled 'Women Voices for Peace' aims to create awareness and enhance the understanding of
UNSCR 1325 in Nigeria. Presently, the radio programme is aired seven days of the week in English, Pidgin English,
Hausa and Fulani Languages in Bauchi, Bornu, Delta, Edo, Gombe, Lagos, Rivers States. Varied stakeholders fromthe civil society, academia, legislature judiciary etc both male and female who have good knowledge and experienceof the issues are invited to educate the populace on the need to involve women in decision making and peace
processes.
Where there are topical issues in the society, the anchors utilize the radio program to enable women speak on how
they are affected by these issues. Also, internationally celebrated dates such as the International Day of Peace
September 21 is commemorated on the radio programs with outlined themes set by the United Nations. Topics suchas Violence, Tolerance and Peacebuilding in Nigeria; 16 days of Activism Campaign: From Awareness to Action, Wife
Battering in Nigeria; Community Women and Peacebuilding: Challenges and Prospects; Weapons Control and
Women's Security in Nigeria etc are some of the topics that have been discussed on the radio programmes.
Find below the link to the audio recordings of the radio programmes; https://youtu.be/sC9S2SYArr0;
https://youtu.be/Q_qVWYSzmI4; https://youtu.be/_HhrRuY9S-U; https://youtu.be/Z-Uh97HIzPc;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opWAzGwxcRc; etc. A Press Statement was also released to the media
on the relevance of the radio program to the promotion of UNSCR 1325.
The schedule of the radio programme are as follows;
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TREASURE 98.5FM (FRCN PH)- RIVERS STATESUNDAYS - 2PM-3PM

2

RIZE 106.7 FM DELTA STATEMONDAYS- 5PM-6PM

3

WOMEN RADIO 91.7FM. LAGOS STATETUESDAYS -3PM-4PM

4

VISION 92.7 FM GOMBE STATEWEDNESDAYS- 3PM-4PM

5

EDO STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION - EDO STATE 95.7 FM

THURSDAYS- 12PM-1PM

6

ALBARKA 97.5 FM BAUCHI STATEFRIDAY- 3:30PM- 4: 30PM

7RADIO NIGERIA PEACE 102.5 FM- BORNO STATE

SATURDAYS- 3PM-4PM

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Radio program in session in Peace 102.5 FM- Bornu State

Edo State Broadcasting 95.7FM

7. Study on the “The Intersections between Corruption, Human Rights and Women, Peace and Security:
Nigeria Case Study” and “The Current Realities on Issues of Women Peace and Security and the
Implementation of NAP on UNSCR 1325 In North East Nigeria”.
A consultant was engaged for a period of 60 days in July and August 2019 to conduct the two researches on “TheIntersections between Corruption, Human Rights and Women, Peace and Security: Nigeria Case Study” and“Research on The Current Realities on Issues of Women Peace and Security and the Implementation of NAP on
UNSCR 1325 In North East Nigeria”.The goal of the research was to ascertain the implementation of Nigeria's
reviewed NAP on UNSCR 1325 and status of SAPs in the North Eastern States of Nigeria. The research teamcomprised of the consultant and 6 research assistants from the six states that make up the North East zones –Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe. The Research Assistants were selected based on theirknowledge and culture of the people and the terrain; uency in the local language; availability and experience in theselected states. The data collection was done through two approaches: Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key
Informant Interviews (KIIs) in the six states of the NE zones. In each state, a minimum of 3 FGDs and 6 KII were held;
the KIIs cutting across different strata of stakeholders and institutions.
One major nding of the two researches was the low participation of women in peacebuilding in
the North East in spite of the fact that they are most affected by conict. From the rst research, it is clear that the
government needs to put in place laws and policies to protect Women and Girls from Sexual and Gender Based
Violence (SGBV) in the six states of the North East. The Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of 2015 should
be domesticated for states to put measures in place to stop SGBV. The second research calls for the training of womenand girls on counter radicalization to change the narrative to suppress extremism once it emerges in the families andcommunities.
8. Interactive Round Table meeting with Critical Stakeholders on Women, Peace and Security

In order to allow women contribute and play meaningful roles within local and state peacebuilding
structures, WANEP- Nigeria with its local partners organized a 1-day Interactive Round –Table Meeting with
Critical Stakeholders on Women, Peace and Security in three project states in the Niger Delta – Delta, Edoand Rivers States. Participants at the meeting include government representatives, traditional and religious
leaders, security operatives, civil society organizations and the media. The objective was to strengthen
understanding of the National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 among local government authorities, local
women activists and leaders, youth activists and leaders, civil society, and marginalized groups in theStates. It also discussed the relevance of building recognition, acceptance and support for women groups
engaging in peace processes within local communities.
The meeting succeeded in strengthening capacities of over 80 key stakeholders in the three states on
UNSCR 1325 and its implementation. Commitments were made by key stakeholders to engage trained
women who are members of the Women, Peace and Security Network (WPSN) in advancing theimplementation of the State Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 in Delta and Rivers States. In Edo State, a30

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technical committee was inaugurated to use thestrategies identied by the participants to develop
a draft State Action Plan on UNSCR 1325. Theinteractive roundtable meeting also recorded
pledged support of the Rivers states Ministry of
Women Affairs and Social Development tolocalize the UNSCR 1325 in the state.
Additionally, existing female peace structures
were identied in the states in order to ensure they
are further strengthened.
Stakeholders at Rivers State Interactive Roundtable MeetingGroup picture of stakeholders in Delta State

9. Review and Experience Sharing Meeting with
Women on Promoting Peace
In the last quarter of 2019, WANEP-Nigeria incollaboration with local partners organized a review
and experience sharing meeting with trained womenleaders in Delta and Rivers State. The women leaders
discussed their activities and role in promoting peaceand human security in their states since the peace andcondence building training earlier organized by
WANEP-Nigeria. They also shared best practices ofwomen involved in peacebuilding within communities
in Nigeria.
The meeting provided a platform to document
experiences of women's involvement in peacebuilding.
Some of the experiences shared by the participants
included step down training of the peace andcondence building workshop for members of theirsocial groups. This increased the number of women in
the peacebuilding network in Ossissa, Delta State to 50
women. Also, this has facilitated increased advocacy
initiatives in Ossissa community for the inclusion of
women in traditional councils. Some of the women
waded into conict such as land and marital disputes topromote peace. The women leaders also organizedcommunity town hall meeting which included
community leaders, women, men and youth topromote women's role in peacebuilding. More so,some of the women mobilized members of theircommunities to protest prevailing farmer-herderconict in their communities.

Cross section of participants in Edo State

Group Picture of Participants in Ossissa, Delta State

Group Picture of Participants in Ogoni, Rivers

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10. Engaging Women to Build a Culture of Peace
through Story Telling
WANEP -Nigeria organized a Storytelling for Peace
Forum in Uneme Nekhua, Akoko Edo LGA of Edo Stateon December 31, 2019. The forum provided theplatform for women to tell their stories of peacebuilding
while highlighting the challenges faced at community
level. The program also provided the space for criticalstakeholders to understand the relevant role of womenin peacebuilding and build synergies for change anddevelopment. Over a hundred community women
were in attendance at the program. They promised tomake it an annual event to enable them reect on theirpeacebuilding efforts and challenges at community
level. Some of the lessons from the women's stories
included living in peace requires heeding to simple
instructions, loving, sharing and appreciate whatever
one have been given by God; Peaceful coexistence
eliminates anger and stubbornness from people livingin the society; Whoever wants to stay at peace, should
not cheat his fellow human being etc.

Uneme women during the storytelling for peace programme

11. Press Statement on WANEP – Nigeria Call for
Greater Empowerment of the Girl Child in Nigeria
Annually on 11th October, the world commemorates
the International Day of the Girl Child, to amplify their
voices and stand up for their rights. This year under thetheme “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable” theWest Africa Network for Peacebuilding Nigeria(WANEP- Nigeria) on behalf of its over 250 member
organizations, spread across the six geo-politicalzones expresses deep concern over issues stillbesieging the girl child in Nigeria. Today issues likeearly marriage, female genital mutilation, education
inequality, gender-based violence, low self-esteem,
human trafcking, poor health and sanitation aresome of the numerous problems that continue to posechallenges for girls. Also, of great concern is theincreasing number of out of school children in the
country which hinders the achievement of Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 4 on education.
For girls to be unscripted and unstoppable, they needto break boundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes,
exclusion and conict including those directed atchildren with disabilities and those living in
marginalized communities. We commend theinterventions of the Federal and State Governments aswell as the efforts of the international community
towards alleviating the plights of girls in Nigeria.
However, we appeal to the state and non-state actors tosynergize and implement strategies that are childfriendly and focused at restoring peace to conict
prone areas in the country. WANEP- Nigeria used thisplatform to call for the protection and empowerment ofgirls as they are the women of tomorrow. The statement
was published by the New Telegraph Newspaper andcan be assessed through the link https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/10/groupscalls-for-empowerment-of-the-girl-child-in-nigeria/
12. Campaign to commemorate the International Dayof the Girl Child 2019
This year, under the theme, “Girl Force: Unscripted andunstoppable”, WANEP- Nigeria celebrate achievements
by girls across the globe since the adoption of the
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It isnoteworthy that in nearly 25 years, more girls movefrom dreams to actualizing their potentials. More girls
are knowledgeable are gaining the skills they need to
excel in the future world of work. There is need tocontinue to educate girls that they can breakboundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes andexclusion, including those directed at children withdisabilities and those living in marginalized
communities. The Campaign which was organized in
the WANEP – Nigeria Secretariat drew attention to themany challenges still beseigning the girl child in
Nigeria.

Secretariat members during the campaign

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13. Commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2019
WANEP – Nigeria commemorated the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2019 with the theme“Generation Equality: Stands Against Rape”. As part of the activities implemented by WANEP Nigeria was the use of
one of the episode of the radio program to draw the attention of the populace to issues of gender based violence.
Starting from November 25 to December 10, 2019, the topics discussed on the “Women Voices for Peace Radio
Program” centred on `Projecting Women's Voices Against Rape'; “International and National Laws Protecting`Women and Girls from Sexual Violence”; `Blast from the Past- Experience Sharing by Survivors of Rape” etc.
Feedback reports from the seven radio stations revealed that a large number of women called in to the radio
programs to make contributions on gender based violence issues affecting them in their homes and workplace.
Also, a talk session was held with pupils of Anthony Model Primary School, Anthony Village, Lagos State on December
6, 2019 as part of activities to commemorate the 16 days campaign. The main objective of the sensitization was toenlighten the pupils on the harmful effects of rape on women and girls and arouse the consciousness of boys on theirrole allies to end this menace in the society. The pupils were encouraged to always speak out whenever they werebeing molested by anybody either family members or strangers. They were encouraged to conde in their teachers inschool and never agree to any form of threat by the perpetrators. The sensitization exercise was timely as the pupils
were to go on vacation the next day and some would be visiting extended families to celebrate the festive season.

WANEP- Nigeria Head of Programs talking to the pupils at Anthony Model Pry School

One of the pupils asking a question at the talk session

SEAMA Awards
WANEP – Nigeria wasr e p r e s e n t e d b y M r. F e m i
Emmanuel at the 1st Security andEmergency Management
Awards 2019 held in Abuja on
December 5, 2019. The aim of
the award ceremony was to
publicly acknowledge andcelebrate outstanding
personalities in the managementof security and emergency
situations in the country. This will
motivate them to do more in the
new year towards building apeaceful society.

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Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene in Delta State (iWASH- Delta)
Project
Activity 1:
Training on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
and 1st Demonstration of Hand Washing ( 3rd Town
Hall Meetings) in three communities in Delta State Ogbe- Ani and Emu- Unor community Ndokwa
West LGA, Uzere community Isoko South LGA
WANEP – Nigeria and Lite Africa sponsored by
European Union Implemented activities on the project
titled Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene(iWASH) in Delta State. The project which began in2018 came to an end in 2019. As part of the project
activity, 1-day training on Community Led Sanitation(CLTS) was held in three project communities namelyOgbe Ani, Emu-Unor and Uzere. The aim of theactivity was to awaken community consciousness to theneed to promote good sanitation and hygiene andtrain Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) committee
members on water and sanitation advocacy using
rights-based approach. The training was held at Ogbe
– Ani and Emu-Unor communities on March 7, 2019and Uzere community on May 17, 2019.

Participants at the training in Ogbe- Ani

Participants at the training in Uzere Community.

At the end of the program the specic outcomes were;
In Ogbe Ani community, the people and WATSAN
members had a better understanding of their roles
in promoting good hygiene and sanitation.
Three Communities were stimulated with acollective sense of disgust, shame and fear toconfront the crude reality about mass open
defecation (environmental contamination) and its
negative effects
Collective decision made by members of the threecommunities to take action to stop open
defecation.

Participants at the training in Emu – Unor

Activity 2:
Sanitation Day Celebrations – Road Show organized
to commemorate International Environment Daycelebration in Oleh, Isoko South LGA.
The World Environment Day is a platform for action to
encourage worldwide awareness and actions toprotect our environment. Since it’s inception in 1974,
the event has grown to become a global platform for
public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100
countries. The theme of the World Environment Day
2019 was “Air Pollution”. A road show was carried out
to commemorate the day on June 5, 2019.
During the road show in Oleh, the public was educatedon the dangers of air pollution and the benets of clean
air/environment. Branded yers were distributed on
the relevance of clean environment in promoting
healthy living. The procession began from the Isoko
South Secretariat complex to the popular Yanga
market. The team stopped at the market to give a brieftalk about the event and its importance and distributed
yers at the park and market. At the end of the event,the market women professed that the awareness had
broadened their knowledge on environmental
pollution and waste disposal to ensure clean
environment in the market.
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Cross. Section of participants at the workshop in Uzere

Road Show in Oleh Community

Participants in Ogbe- Ani community

Participants at the road show

Activity 3:
A wareness on Water Sanitation EnterpriseD e v e l o p m e n t / Wo r k s h o p ; 2 n d H a n d Wa s hDemonstration (4th Town Hall Meeting)The 1-day awareness on water and sanitationenterprise development was targeted at the WATSAN
members and a few community members to discusswater enterprise as a relevant practice towards
ensuring the consistent provision of safe, clean,accessible and affordable drinking water andsanitation for all community members according to theprovisions of UN resolution 64/292 of July, 2010. The
training was implemented in Emu - Unor community
May 31, 2019; in Ogbe - Ani and Uzere Communities
on June 6, 2019.
The discussions enumerated different safe watermodels and strategies such as franchise model,
integrated solutions and community owned initiative.
It also explored the benets and disadvantages of safe
water enterprise. Some of the benets of safe water
enterprise listed by the participants were; sufcientwater production, accessibility by all community
members, reduce pressure on cost of individual toprovide/access water, reduce rate of water borne
diseases and improved life expectancy and income
generation to cater for maintenance of facilities.

Participants at the workshop in Emu- Unor

Activity 4:
Training of School Clubs on WASH and formation ofschool clubs in Uzere, Isoko West LGA, Emu- Unorand Ogbe- Ani, Ndokwa West LGA
The activity aimed to build capacity of selected students
and formation of school WASH clubs. Members of the
WASH Club were equipped with skills to understandpractical hygiene and sanitation practices, to trainother students, family and community members on
hygiene and sanitation related activities within theschool and the community. The training was conductedin Uzere Community on July 9, 2019, in Utagbo-Ogbe
Community LGA on July 10, 2019 and Aviara
Community on July 11, 2019.
In attendance at the training workshops were by
students and teachers. After a brief introduction of the
I-WASH project, its goals, objectives and importance,
the need for a WASH club in schools was emphasized.
During the training, students were educated on thequantity of virus, bacteria and other forms ofpathogens in a gram of feces and how these diseasecausing agents are transmitted to the human body.
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The primary outcomes of the training were;M e m b e r s o f t h e WA S H C l u b h a d g o o dunderstanding of the various routes diseases andhow they are transmitted into the human body aswell as practical ways to stop its transmission.
Students were equipped with adequate knowledge
on good hygiene to educate other students in theirschools and families.
WASH Clubs were inaugurated within the schools
and the leaders of the clubs were selected It was
explained that the WASH club's activities will be
initiated and managed by the students with thesupport of the Club Advisor.

stakeholders were sensitized on the I-WASH Project andimpact on the communities. Also, the advocacy visits
served as an opportunity to invite the stakeholders to thecommissioning of the I- WASH facilities.
The key outcomes of the visits were;I.

The different agencies especially RUWASSA have abetter understanding of the I-WASH Project.
ii. The Local Government, Leadership and departmentof Environment and Sanitation also have a better
understanding of the project and have promised tomake follow-up visit to see the project and liaise
with the WATSAN committees to maintain the
WASH facilities.

Cross section of students trained in Utagbo- Ogbe community

Visit to the State Government

Group Picture of the students

Activity 5:
Advocacy Engagement between WATSAN
Committee and the State Government
At the nal phase of the project, advocacy meetings
were held between WATSAN Committees and Delta
State Government representatives on Water andSanitation policy on August 5-9, 2019. Amongst the
stakeholders visited were the Rural Water andSanitation Agency RUWASSA, the Ndokwa West Local
Government Council Leadership, Isoko South
Directorate of Environment and Sanitation and EmuUno Local Government council Leadership etc. These

Visit to Rural Water and Sanitation Agency RUWASSA

The Advocacy visit team and Government Representatives.

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1Visit to Two Special Correctional Centres In
Lagos StateWANEP-Nigeria in partnership with School BasedManagement Committee Kosofe LGA, with approval of
the Ministry of Youth and Social Development
organized visits with pupils of public primary schools in
Lagos State to two Special Correctional Centre for Girlsand boys respectively. The visit was in furtherance of
WANEP-Nigeria's peace education project for pupils of
primary school in Lagos State which aims to arouse theconsciousness of pupils at a younger age to live inpeaceful co-existence among themselves and in theircommunities. The visit to the Lagos State Special
Correctional Centre for Boys, Oregun was held on
March 27, 2019 while the visit to the Lagos State
Special Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi- Araba,
Lagos was held on May 23, 2019.
The two correctional homes included vocational
centres and schools where children learnt how to read
and write. They also have access to counsellors,
psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers who
help them get back on track. The children felt
remorseful during the visit and were made aware that
there are consequences for violent actions, hence, theneed for them to embrace peace and shun violence.
The pupils pledged obedience to school authorities andto mediate peacefully when disputes occurs in theirschools and communities. “I will stop bullying others
and will settle ght in my school” a primary four pupil
noted. Another pupil said “I will not be naughty again, I
will be obedient to my parents and teachers.” Theproject contributed to implementation of UNSCR 2250
and SDG 4&16 in Nigeria.

Female pupils during visit to special correctional centre for girls

2. Workshop on Peace Education for Students in
Public Secondary Schools; Promoting a culture ofPeace and non-violence
WANEP-Nigeria in partnership with Kosofe Local
Government and Kosofe School Based Management
Committee (SBMC) organised a 1- day workshop on
Peace Education for Students in public secondary
schools in Kosofe Local Government Area tocommemorate the international Day of Peace. The
workshop which had over 100 students in attendance
was held on September 24, 2019.
The workshop aimed to promote a culture of peace
among students in Lagos State. The students wereeducated on what peace and conict is andenlightened on how they can curb violent act, build
peace and become mediators in their schools, among
peers and even at home. The attributes of a peace
ambassador such as a good listener, kindness andrespect for others were enumerated at the program.
The workshop was interactive and educative as thestudents were eager to learn and ask questions. To
resolve issues, non-violent measures such as dialogue,
negotiation and mediation should be used. The
students pledged to be peace ambassadors and topromote peace in their school and also mediate
among their peers.

Group picture of pupils at Lagos State special correctional centre for boys, Oregun Lagos
Group Picture of stakeholders and teachers at the training workshop

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3. Courtesy Visit to the Lagos State Universal Basic
Education Board (SUBEB)On October 23, 2019 WANEP- Nigeria paid a courtesy
visit to the Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic
Education Board (LSUBEB). In attendance wererepresentatives of LSUBEB, School Based Management
Committee (SBMC) and two program staff members of
WANEP-Nigeria. The objective of the meeting was togain the support and approval of LSUBEB for thecontinuity of peace education and peer mediation
training in Lagos State public primary schools. The
LSUBEB representatives expressed support for WANEP'srequest and pledged their commitment towards
ensuring the success of the peace education project inLagos State. This activity contributes to theimplementation of SDG 4 and 16 and agenda 2063
which are based on inclusive quality education andpeace for all.

the 100 metres race, 200 metres race, 400 metres race,
relay race, teachers race and the parents were not leftout. At the end of it all, WANEP house emerged 1st
position in the match past and 2nd position in the entire
competition. Signicant outcome of the inter-house
sport was the team work and coordination exhibited by
the pupils.

Members of WANEP House at the inter-house sports.

5. Commemoration of the 4th Anniversary of UNSCR
2250 - YOUTH FOR PEACE FORUM 2019

Group picture of par cipants at the mee ng held during the courtesy visit

4. Anthony Model Inter-house Sport Competition
The importance of sports in primary school cannot be
over emphasised, and getting kids involved in sports at
a younger age can make them healthier and happier. It
also helps in improving learning and development.
Taking part in regular physical exercise can give pupils
more energy and therefore making them more likely toconcentrate on classroom learning. In a bid to
encourage this, Anthony Model Nursery and Primary
School successfully organized their 29th Annual Interhouse sport Athletic Competition. WANEP Nigeria
supported the activities of Yellow House to ensure theparticipation of the children in the competition. In
gratitude to the support, Yellow house was re-named
WANEP House by the school authorities.
The inter-house sport competition had in attendance
the head teacher, the game master, the game mistress,
chairman sport committee and two representatives
from WANEP Nigeria, pupils of the school representing
blue house, green house, purple house and WANEP
house(yellow house) and parents. The competition
started with a match past from each house, followed by

Building Blocks for Peace Foundation in collaboration
with WANEP-Nigeria organised a Nigeria Youth4Peace
Forum 2019 with the theme “Mobilizing andstrengthening capacities of youth towards peacebuilding and Localizing UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peaceand Security in Nigeria”. The event which was tocommemorate the fourth anniversary of the United
Nations Security Council (UNSCR) 2250 was held on
Saturday 14th December 2019 at Elomaz Hotel,
Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria.The rst keynote address
titled “Building a culture of peace in Nigeria” was givenby the Head of Programs WANEP Nigeria Patience
Ikpeh Obaulo while the second keynote address wasgiven by Imrana Alhaji Buba of Youth Coalition Against
Terrorism on “Youth Building Peace”.
The main aim of the forum was to raise awarenessamongst youth on UNSCR2250,enhance theirunderstanding on the resolution, for the government tolocalize the UNSCR2250 in Nigeria. Also, to provide aplatform for young peacebuilders to discuss ways offostering youth participation in peace processes in
Nigeria. There was also a panel discussion where
issues relating to peace was discussed by the panel
discussants.

Group Picture of Participants during the event.

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Ac vi es of Network Members from the Zones

Peace and Conict Resolution Workshop Organized by Community Partners for Development (CPD)In Partnership With WANEP in Akwa Ibom State.

Group Picture of participants at the workshop

Commemoration of International Day Of Peace2019 by WANEP Nigeria Delta State chapter.
The Sustainable Development Goals 13 on “climate
action” is a call for immediate action by all to lower
greenhouse emission to build resilience and improveeducation on climate change. It is on this backdrop that
the WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING(WANEP) NIGERIA, DELTA STATE collaborated withother organizations to commemorate the 2019
international day of Peace with Ujerwu Community in
Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The
objective of the program was to raise awareness ofhuman activities that impact negatively on the climate
and cause danger to the environment and human's.
Also, to raise awareness on SDG 13 CLIMATE ACTION
and how Ujerwu community can take action to reduce
the effect of Climate change and improve theenvironment for Peace and better living. The event had
in attendance Civil Society Organizations (CSOs),Media personnel, Community leaders and Youths. A
total of 64 participants were present, which included 47
males and 17 females.

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The Sustainable Development Goals 13 on “climate action” is a call for immediate action by all to lower greenhouseemission to build resilience and improve education on climate change. It is on this backdrop that the WEST AFRICA
NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING (WANEP) NIGERIA, DELTA STATE collaborated with other organizations tocommemorate the 2019 international day of Peace with Ujerwu Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta
State. The objective of the program was to raiseawareness of human activities that impact negatively on
the climate and cause danger to the environment andhumans. Also, to raise awareness on SDG 13 CLIMATEACTION and how Ujerwu community can take action to
reduce the effect of Climate change and improve theenvironment for Peace and better living. The event had inattendance Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Media
personnel, Community leaders and Youths. A total of 64
participants of which 47 were males and 17 females
were at the program.

WANEP SOUTH SOUTH REPORT FOR YEAR 2019

Press conference on promoting peaceful, freeand credible elections in Akwa Ibom StateWANEP in Akwa Ibom State joined members of thestate CSO's Forum to lend their voice through a press
conference to call for free, fair, credible and peacefulelections in 2019. There were twelve (12) media
organizations in attendance. Politicians were entreated
to desist from heating up the polity so as to engender aconducive environment for citizens of the state toexercise their franchise. The main purpose of the press
conference was to inform the public to shun violenceand embrace peace before, during & after the March
2019 general elections.
Wanep Akwa Ibom State participated in the CSO's
forum with International Observers roundtable
meeting on Peaceful Elections, 14th february 2019at Akgoda ofce, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state
WANEP Akwa Ibom was part of the interactive roundtable meeting between Akwa Ibom State CSO's Forumand the International Observers from National
Democratic Institute (NDI)/ International Republican
Institute (IRI) to discuss the 2019 General Election in
Akwa Ibom State. The international observers asked
some questions on challenges, fake news, security,
peace, INEC readiness and civil society involvement in
the election process in the state. One of the objectivesof the meeting was to strengthen existing relationshipbetween CSO's, INEC & International Observers forpeaceful and effective monitoring of the 2019
Elections.

Wanep Akwa Ibom Press release on the eve of 2019
Presidential election on the 22nd February, 2019 at
Wanep Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateWANEP Akwa Ibom Branch called on all citizens of
Akwa Ibom State to exercise their civil right peacefully
while voting during the Presidential elections. The
statement noted that the prospect, hope, expectations,prosperity of Nigeria in next four (4) years depends on
the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
“We really want you to see the postponed election of last
week as entirely the will of God for Nigeria. People haveconfessed from different quarters on how scary last
week proposed election was, also we have witnessedand heard of the number of casualty recorded evenwhen the election was averted, all these is a proof ofGod's existence as the Creator and as the owner of theuniverse”.
The statement also noted the speech of INEC Chairman
Muhammad Mamood as he said “it was one of the mostdifcult decision for him to take but he could not avert itfor the good of Nigerians”. Citizens were encouraged
to vote, particularly those who had lost hope anddecided not participate in the elections because of the
postponement. WANEP Akwa Ibom called on all
eligible voters in the State to contribute to the success ofthe electoral process by going out to vote.
Campaigns for Peaceful Elections in the South South
Zone through Radio Jingle
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aired a jingle on Family Love FM and Radio Rivers FM
Stereo 2 promoting peaceful and non-violent electionsin the south south region. The jingle was aired throughout the month of February – March 2019.
Advocacy meetings with Stakeholders on Women
Peace and Security
O n M a r c h , 5 , 2 0 1 9 – Ke b e t k a c h e Wo m e nDevelopment & Resource Centre held advocacy
meeting on responding to issues of mass atrocities inRivers state with security personnel and key
stakeholders. The WANEP National Network
Coordinator was in attendance among otherstakeholders, which include Department of State
Services (DSS), NDLEA, Civil Defence, National
Orientation Agency, Rivers State Conict Management
Alliance (RSCMA), Ministry of Justice and Ministry of
Women Affairs.
The National Network Coordinator of WANEP, Chief
Bridget Osakwe promoted collaborative peacebuilding in her intervention. She emphasized to identify
and work with community governance structures andcreating Community Safety Nets. She suggested thedrawing of the peace organogram of each communityand locate stakeholders in the box. She talked about
linking up with a hub that ts into ECOWAS and the AU.
She suggested the need to set up a campaign platform– titled “when women gather”.
WANEP NIGERIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The South South zone was represented at WANEP
Nigeria General Assembly / 20th Anniversary Summit
which took place in Lagos on 12 – 13 March 2019.
Representatives from the zone included the following:

The zonal report was presented by the WANEP Zonal
coordinator as well as WIPNET zonal Focal Person. Twoofcials from the south south zone were honored with
an award of excellence during the rst day of theGeneral Assembly which are Pastor Bridget Afah of
WIPNET Focal Person and Sir Barinem Vulasi theoutgoing Board Chair.

SOUTH SOUTH ZONE CONTINGENT ATTENDSREGIONAL ASSEMBLY / 20TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMITAT ACCRA, GHANA
The south south zone had a large contingent to the
WANEP twenty years of peace building in West Africa,
the zone had representatives from Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa,
Cross Rivers, Delta and Rivers states including theformer south Board representative/WANEP Nigeria
Board Chair, Sir Barinem Vulasi as well as the Zonal
Cooridnator, Emem Okon.

South South Board Representative Dr. Nsekpong
Udoh,
The former south south Board representative, who
was also the Board Chair of WANEP Nigeria, Sir
Barinem Vulasi,
The South South Coordinator, Obonganwan
Emem Okon
WIPNET Focal Person for south south, Pastor
Bridgetta Afah
Edo state Coordinator – Agatha Nosieke
Rivers State Coordinator – Ms Loreta Ahuokpeme
Mrs. Mmaobong Akpan of Queenette Initiative for
Health & Education from the Akwa Ibom State
branchWanep – Akwa Ibom State Executive pay a courtesy
visit to Comppart Ofce, Abak.
The Akwa Ibom state executives of WANEP paid acourtesy visit to COMPART Foundation for Justice andPeacebuilding, a security and peacebuilding
organization to discuss partnership and the need to ndlasting solution to the boundary dispute crisis between
Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The visit took place
on 13 June 2019.
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meeting signed by WANEP & COMPART condemning
the incessant killings of innocent natives and residents
of both communities in the perennial boundary dispute
between the communities of Oku Iboku, Itu LGA, Akwa
Ibom State and Ikot Ofong, Odukpani LGA, Cross
River State. While condemning the unrest between thetwo communities, which has resulted in loss of lives andproperties WANEP and COMPPART noted that theboundary dispute has always been a familiar cause of
disintegration between neighboring communities.
Historically, literatures clearly document many cases ofboundary disputes which sometimes end up wiping out
the entire community. As at 2014, available statistics
shows that over 150 boundary dispute which usually
crumble the economic activities of the warring
communities.
COMPART and WANEP appealed to the community
leaders to kindly prevail on their subjects to sheath theirswords and live in harmony. They also called on
security personnel, federal and state government ofboth warring communities to wade in on the matterand seek for lasting solution.

WANEP RIVERS STATE AND THE WOMEN PEACE &SECURITY NETWORK COLLABORATIVE MEETING
This a follow – up activity to the WANEP NORAD projectin Rivers state. The meeting was facilitated by Loretta
Ahuokpeme, the Rivers state WANEP Coordinator andthe Director of Women Affairs, Rivers State Ministry of
Women Affairs, Dr. Mrs. Camerlita Agborubere. The
discussion focused on the 5 main pillars of the Nigerian
National Action Plan (NAP) of the UNSCR 1325 and theRivers State Action Plan (SAP). A workable action plan
was developed for the implementation of the SAP in theState. It was noted that some organizational members
have been implementing part of the SAP according toreport but no reports were submitted to WPSN and theRivers state Ministry of Women Affairs for proper
documentation.

cdensure the localization and dissemination of theinformation contained in the SAP
Setting up of Technical Committee for Gender
Sensitive Legislative Reforms to drive theimplementation.
Development of Local Action Plan

WANEP RIVERS PRESS STATEMENT ON THE
APPOINTMENT OF WOMEN INTO
RIVERS STATE CABINET.
The Rivers State Chapter issued a statement on 12
December 2019 on the appointment of Special
Advisers and Commissioners commenting that thepercentage of women in the two appointments by theGovernor fall below expectation. They appealed to thegovernor to increase the appointment of women in toposition of responsibility and authority as the current
number of women among list of commissioners andspecial advisers does not meet up the 35% afrmative
action provided by the National Gender Policy andUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 1325,
which provides for women inclusion in peace
processes.
MARKING INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY 2019:
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
PARTNERS WITH WANEP AKWA IBOM STATE TOHOLD A WORKSHOP ON PEACE AND CONFLICTRESOLUTION ON 4TH OCTOBER 2019 AT CPD
OFFICEC o m m u n i t y Pa r t n e r s f o r D e v e l o p m e n t C P D
collaborated with WANEP to mark the International
Peace Day 2019 with a workshop on the theme: Peace
and Conict Resolution, where over sixty (60)participants drawn from different organizations
participated to mark the 2019 International Peace Day.

The safe space developed by WPSN as part of the SAP
implementation and managed by Gender And
Development Action (GADA) is still operational but
Main Activities for 2020ab

In order to drive the implementation of the SAP weagreed on the following activities Advocacy to theHouse of Assembly, ofce of the Wife of the
Executive Governor, Ofce of Deputy Governor,
other MDAs relevant to the implementation of the
SAP.
Sensitization and Campaigns in local communities
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COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
PEACE 2019 BY WANEP DELTA STATE BRANCHThe WANEP Delta state branch partnered with thefollowing organizations:
Peace and Community Empowerment Initiative
Ideal Women Advancement Initiative
Neferok Development Initiative
Development Initiative for Community Impact.

All compounds must build adequate toilet for
occupants.
Indiscriminate sand dredging must be stopped to
avoid Earth quake
Stop deforestation.
Each month, each person must plant at least a tree.
No more dumping of waste by the road side andinside the stream
Plastic wastes to be collected and well disposed.

WANEP AKWA IBOM STATE BRANCH PAID A
COURTESY VISIT TO PARTNERS FOR PEACE (P4P)
IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE, 13TH NOVEMBER 2019
The state executives of WANEP Akwa Ibom State, paid acourtesy visit to P4P, a peacebuilding organization topartner and nd a lasting solution to the boundary
dispute crisis between Cross River and Akwa Ibom
States.
The objectives of the event were:1

2

To raise awareness of human activities that impact
negatively on the climate and cause danger to theenvironment and humans.
To raise awareness on SDG 13 CLIMATE ACTION
and how Ujevwu community can take action to
reduce the effect of Climate change and improvethe environment for Peace and better living.

In his welcome remark, the WANEP DELTA STATE
Coordinator Mr. Collins Newuwumi exposed
participants to the harmful effect of climate change as aresult of human activities on the environment.
Participants were divided into 3 groups to discuss what
activities in their community impact climate negatively
and what would be done by the community i.e. what
actions would be taken to mitigate and reduce climate
impact and promote peace in the community.
The 3 groups came up with their action plans as follows:
All land developers for residential or otherwise
must plant trees in their compounds.

DEVELOPING PEACEBUILDING MECHANISM IN
THE NIGER DELTA
This programme was both a capacity building andinteraction session for members of the Network in Rivers
state. The event which took place on the 31st May 2019at the ofce of the Kebetkache Women Development
Center, D/line Port Harcourt. 43 members (26 females
and 17 males) were in attendance in the maiden event.
The state coordinator gave the opening remark while
the National Network Coordinator gave the keynote
address on WANEP Early Warning Early Response
Mechanism. Brief Introduction of UNSCR 1325 /National Action Plan / State Action Plan was made by
Inyingi Irimagha who represented her organization.
A member of the NETWORK in the state, Sophia DanielSonime trained theparticipating memberson the foundations ofmediation as a tool inconict and dispute
resolution. After the
training, questions wereasked and answers were
provided.
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There was also a syndicate session where members
discussed on issues bothering on security and youth
restiveness in the region with the topic Developing
Peace Building Mechanism / Advocacy Strategy.
2019 International Day of Peace in- School
sensitization 'Climate Action for Peace': The activitiy
founded by Peace Point Development Foundation(PPDF) took place at Government Secondary School,
Atu Street, Calabar South, Cross River State with 129
partisipants including Edem Childre Foundation – ECF,
a WANEP Member. Participants were sensitized on
various activities that promotes peace within andoutside the school especially those that aid in tackling
Climate Change impacts currently endangering theentire universe.

Training of Cross River -SEMA Staff, POC (Cameroon
Refugees) and members of host communities of
Ogoja on Peace Building and Conict Resolution.

Peace talk at Bendeghe, A Community in Ikom Local
Government Area on the 20 th December, 2019organized by Basic Foundation for Socio-Economic
Development for Rural Women and Youth (BFSERDWAY) a WANEP member organization based in
Ikom in collaboration with sons and daughters of thecommunity in diaspora and Chiefs/Elders/Women
Leaders and Youth leaders of the community. The
activity was very necessary and important based on the
Cult related activities that had been persistent in thecommunity between August and November 2019 were
three (3) youths of the community were murdered incool blood and houses burnt down, based onsupremacy battle between two rival cult groups which
led to people eeing from the community toneighbouring communities and plantation farms
including some of the cult members. The Police wasinvited which made it possible for community members
to return to the community and some of the cultmembers arrested by the police and others decided toleave the community. Community laws were enacted by
the Chiefs and other elders that youths who belong to
any Cult group should either denounce or facebanishment from the community and any parent who
knows that his or her child is involved should inform thecommunity or else will be banished from theCommunity with his or her entire family members.
Based on the above steps taken by the community
leaders, most of the cult members came to denounce
their membership of their different Cult groups. For now
these cult members are under observation by thecommunity and relative peace has returned to thecommunity. Sequel to the above issues BF-SERWAY
deemed it t to collaborate with sons and daughters of
the community in the diaspora to organized peace anddevelopment dialogue meeting on the importance ofpeace which cannot be over emphasized and its
contribution to the development of any community orsociety. Lead speakers were invited from amongcommunity members in the diaspora. It was aninteractive section which was facilitated by BFSERDWAY to bring lasting peace to the community
taking into consideration the under developed nature of
the community. This was basically done to enable BFSERDWAY continue with its work taking into
consideration the fact that we work in this community
and when there is no peace there is no development.
The program was well attended and community people
bear their minds on different issues surrounding thesecurity of lives and properties in the community.

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2019 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR BAYELSAPolitical and Social Context of Bayelsa State
Bayelsa is located in the center of Delta State and Rivers
State. Its capital is Yenagoa and the main language
spoken is Ijaw with dialectical difference among
Nembe, Epie-Atisa, Ogbia and Izon. The state has
several crisscrossing creeks, canals and rivers that arelinked to the Atlantic Ocean. This situation coupled withthe poor security architecture in the state has allowed
for crime and electoral violence in the state.
As part of our collective efforts to carry out activities at
the Sub-National level by member organizations of
WANEP in 2019, Mac-Jim Foundation carried out asimple pre-election assessment of the political andsocial context of Bayelsa State. Findings reveals:

Inﬂux of Youths to Yenagoa and other Local
Government Headquarters
Increasing Cult Group: There is an increase
ini a on and membership to cult groups.
Cult Group Rivalries
Small Arms Prolifera on in Bayelsa State
Street Rubbing: Following arms prolifera on
street rubbing.
Increasing crime rate such as (sea piracy,
armed robbery, kidnaping, etc)
Inter and intra Poli cal Party conﬂicts

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WANEP NIGERIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly (GA) of West Africa Network for
Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria took place on March
12–13, 2019. During the occasion the 20th anniversaryof the Network was also observed. More than 40
members of the Network drawn from the six
geopolitical zones of Nigeria and a number of WANEP
Nigeria partners and members of the WANEP Board ofTrustees were in attendance.
The theme of General Assembly was, Building Peace inNigeria: Challenges and Prospects. During the event
two paper presentations were delivered. The rst wasby a university don from the Faculty of Law at Universityof Lagos, by the name of Prof Simon E. Igbinedion, whodelivered a presentation on the topic, Communities andCultures in Nigeria: violence as emerging option ininteractions and the rule of law. The second

presentation was by Mr. Austin Onuoha, a member ofthe Board of Trustee of the Network, who discussed on
the topic, WANEP: Beyond 20, Nature, Structure andFuture.
During the Assembly Members of the Network
witnessed a transition of the Network's Board
leadership and inauguration of the newly elected Zonalleadership. Also featured was the presentation of MeritAwards to outstanding members of the Network andspecial recognition to longstanding supporters of
WANEP including Oxfam, United States Institute ofPeace (USIP), and Urgent Action Fund.
The General Assembly also reviewed the Constitution of
the Network and received reports both from the
National Secretariat and the Zones and as well
welcomed experience sharing on priority issues.

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IT/Cert. No. 15438 of 14th July, 2003.
Financial statements for the year
ended 31st December, 2018.

Contents

Financial highlights

Board of directors/trustees and other ofcials

General background, vision, missions and objectives

Pages

48

49-50

51

Report of the directors

52-53

Report of the auditors

54

Accounting policies

55-56

Balance sheet

57

Income and expenditure

58

Cashow statement

59

Notes on the accounts

60-62

Five year nancial summary

63

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Financial statements for the year
ended 31st December,.
2017
Financial highlights

2018
N

2017
N

Gross income

202,178,197

94,911,341

Programme expenses(173,306,423)(68,331,743)

Total administrative expenses and others

27,230,393(20,072,987)

Surplus of income over expenditure(358,619)

6,506,610

Total xed assets (Net Book Value)

4,159,385

4,775,018

Cash at b
ank and in hand

18,938,918

18,150,282

Accumulated fund25,060,558

25,419,177

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Financial statements for the year
ended 31st December, 2018.
Board of directors and other ofﬁcials

Board of directors and other oﬃcials
Sir. Barinem Vulasi

Chairman

Barrister Magret Nwagbo

Director-Training and Capacity Building

Dr. Abiola Akiyode Afolabi

Director– Treasury and Finance

Mallam Y Z Ya'u

Director of Communica on

Hajia Asmau Hassan

Ex – oﬃcio

Dr. Hannatu Ibrahim

Ex – oﬃcio

Ms. Bridget Osakwe

Na onal Network Coordinator andSecretary to the Board

Zonal Coordinators
Emem Okon

South South

Kunle Onamusi

South West

Tajudeen Abdul-Hadi

North Central

Nasir Mohammed

North West

Miriam Menki

South East

Mohammed Wuyo

North East

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Financial statements for the year
ended 31st December, 2018.
Board of directors and other ofﬁcials(Cont’d)Secretariat staﬀ
Ms. Bridget Osakwe-

National Network Coordinator

Ms. Patience Obaulo-

Head of Programs

Mr. Austin Olisa Eneanya-

Finance Manager

Ms. Vivian Anyaegbu-

Admin Manager

Mr. Kevin Abonyi-

Programme Ofcer

Ms. Osariemen Amas-Edobor-

Programme Ofcer

Ms Damilola Adeoye-

Programme Ofcer

Mr Idris Suleiman-

Programme Assistant

Ms. Patricia Unegbu-

Ofce Assistant

Ms. Oyinyechi Egburaji-

InternMr. Ajibola Afolabi-

InternMs. Mariatta Gowon-

InternMs. Oladapo Soetan-

Inte rn

Bankers :-Ecobank Plc-

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc-

Zenith Bank-

27 Adeniji Street, Adeniji Estate
Off Wempco Road,
Ogba,

Registered oﬃce:

Plc

Lagos.
Auditors:-

Ibrahim Fohunola & Co
(Chartered Accountants),
8, Sura Mogaji Street,
Off Coker Road,
Ilupeju,
P.O Box 6520
Surulere, Lagos

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Financial statements for the year ended 31st December, 2018.
General background, Vision, Mission and Objectives
General background
The WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING – NIGERIA (WANEP) is a regional non-prot 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
conicts, providing the structures through which these experiences and information on issues of peacebuilding, conict
prevention and transformation, social, religious and political reconciliation and promoting West African's social andcultural values as resources for peacebuilding.
VisionA Nigeria characterised by just and peaceful coexistence among communities where dignity of the human person isparamount and where the people can meet their human needs and decide their own 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 conicts, providing structure
through which these practitioners and institutions can regularly share experience and information on peacebuilding,conict transformation, social ethnic-religious and political reconciliation and tolerance and promoting cultural values as
resources for peacebuilding.
Goal
To build a sustainable peaceful co-existence amongst all the various sectors and groups of the Nigerian community,
thereby creating an enabling environment for national growth and development.
Objec ves
WANEP – NIGERIA seeks to:Creating a critical mass of women with enhanced voice and capacity for conict management, political participation andenhancing their livelihood;
Community based conict early warning/response system with direct links to ECOWAS and AU early warning systems
and policy makers;
Promoting the culture of peace and tolerance through peace education at primary and secondary level andradicalization prevention among youths;
Supporting small scale farmers to adapt their practices to the realities of climate change toward enhanced livelihood
and mitigating the tension between pastoralist and farmers.;
Supporting government actors and communities to prevent and address the risk of outbreak of violence in elections;
Building the capacity and resilience of vulnerable communities to engage their government to mitigate natural
disaster;Community based dialogue and mediation to promote peace and security.

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Report of the directors for the year
ended 31st December, 2018.
The directors have pleasure in submitting their report together with the WANEP – NIGERIA
audited nancial statements for the year ended 31st December 2018.

1.

Operating resultN
2018

Surplus of income over expenditure for the year was(358,619)

Surplus brought forward

Surplus of income over expenditure carried forward

25,419,177----------------25,060,558==========

2. Legal form
The WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING – NIGERIA was incorporated on 14th July,
2003 and commenced operation on the 15th July, 2003.
3.

Principal activities
The WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING – NIGERIA is created with the goal of
capacity building in conict 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 49.

5. Donations and contributions to charitable organisations
There was no donation during the year 2018.
6. Fixed assets
Movement in xed assets during the period are as shown in Note 1 on page 60 of the accounts.
In the opinion of the directors/trustees, the market value is not less than the value shown in theaccounts.
7. Post balance sheet events
There are no post balance sheet events which could have had material effect on the nancial position of
WANEP – Nigeria as at 31st December, 2018 which have not been adequately provided for or disclosed inthese accounts.
8. Employment and employees
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Report of the directors for the year
ended 31st December, 2018 (CONT’D)
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 2018,
there was no physically challenged person in the employment of WANEP – Nigeria.
ii. Health, safety at work and welfare of employees
Health and safety regulations are in force within the ofce premises and employees are aware ofexisting regulations.
iii Employees involvement and training
WANEP-Nigeria is committed to keeping employees informed as much as possible regarding theperformance and progress and seeking their opinion where practicable on matters which
particularly affect them as employees.
Training is carried out at various levels through both in-house and external courses. Incentive
schemes designed to encourage the involvement of employees in WANEP's performance are
implemented whenever appropriate.
9. Board of directors' responsibilities in relation to nancial statements
The following statements which should be read in conjunction with the report of the auditors set out on
page 54 is made with a view to distinguishing the respective responsibilities of the board ofmanagement and of the auditors in relation to the nancial statements.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the nancial statements which gives a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING – NIGERIA as
at the end of the nancial year.
i These responsibilities include ensuring that:
Adequate internal control procedures are instituted to safeguard assets and prevent and detect fraud
and other irregularities;
ii Proper accounting books and records are kept and maintained;
iii Applicable accounting policies are followed;
iv Suitable accounting policies are used and consistently applied;v The nancial statements are prepared on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate topresume that WANEP – Nigeria will continue to be in existence.
10 Auditors
Messrs Ibrahim Fohunola & Co. (Chartered Accountants) have indicated their willingness tocontinue in ofce as auditors.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Lagos,
Nigeria.
Secretary53

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P.O.Box 6520, Surulere. Tel: 0802 350 1293, 0805 542 1762
Email: ibraad363@yahoo.com
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND BOARD MEMBERS OF
WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING – NIGERIA.
Report on the nancial statements
We have audited the accompanying nancial statements of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding – Nigeria which
comprise of balance sheet as at 31st December, 2018, the income and expenditure, cashow statement for the year thenended, the statement of accounting policies, notes to the nancial statements and the ve year nancial summary, as set
out on pages 57 to 63
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and board members.
The Trustees and board members are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these nancial statements inaccordance with the Statement of Accounting Standards applicable in Nigeria and the manner required by the Companies
and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria. This responsibility include: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of nancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error, selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that arereasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors' responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these nancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit inaccordance with the International Standards on Auditing. Those Standards require that we comply with ethicalrequirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the nancial statements are freefrom material misstatement of the nancial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,
the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the nancial statements inorder 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 of accounting
estimates made by the board/trustees as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the nancial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
OpinionIn our opinion, thenancial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of West Africa Network For
Peacebuilding – Nigeria as at 31st December, 2018 and of its operating result and cashow for the year then ended inaccordance with the Statement of Accounting Standards applicable in Nigeria and in the manner required by theCompanies and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Compliance with the requirements of schedule 6 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria
In our opinion, proper books of accounts have been kept by the WANEP - Nigeria, so far as appears from our examinationof those books. The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding – Nigeria balance sheet and income and expenditure accountare in agreement with books of accounts.

Lagos, Nigeria.

I.A. FOHUNOLA
FRC/2013/ICAN/00000004439
for:IBRAHIM FOHUNOLA& CO.
(CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS).........................................2019

I.A. Fohunola FCA, S.M. Ituma FCA.
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Statement of accoun ng policies adopted whichhave been applied consistently throughout the current and preceding years.
The following are the principal accounting policies which have been consistently applied throughout thecurrent and preceding years:
1. Basis of accounting
These nancial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, including the use of going
concern and comply with the statement of Accounting Standards issued by the Nigeria AccountingStandards.
The preparation of nancial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
which require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets andliabilities and disclosure of contingent assets or liabilities if any at the date of the nancial statements
and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
2. Reporting period and comparative information
The reporting period of these nancial statements is for twelve month period ended 31st December,
2018. Information covers comparative twelve month period ended 31st December, 2017.
3. Income
Income represents donations and subscriptions from individuals or corporate organisations who share
the aspirations of the organisation's objectives.
4. Fixed assetsiFixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Costs include expenditure directly
attributable to the acquisition of the assets.
ii

The costs of the day to day servicing of xed assets are recognised in the income and expenditureaccount as incurred.

iii Gains or losses on disposal of xed assets are determined by reference to that carrying values and areincluded in the income and expenditure account.
5. Depreciation of xed assets
Depreciation is calculated to write-off the cost of xed assets on a straight line basis over the expected
useful lives of the assets concerned. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are:%Plant and machinery
25
Ofce equipment
25
Motor vehicles
25
Furniture and ttings
25
Library books
25
6. Debtors
Debtors are stated after deduction of allowances for debts considered bad or doubtful of recovery.
7. Provisions
A provision is recognised only if, as a result of a past event, the company has a present legal or constructive
obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outow of economic benet will be
required to settle the obligation
8. Foreign Currency Transactions.
1.

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in Naira at actual exchange rates as at thedates of the transactions.

2.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Naira at the rates of
exchange ruling at the balance sheet date or where appropriate, at the contacted rate of exchange if thebalance is to be settled at a contacted rate. Any gain or loss arising from a change in exchange rates
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subsequent to the date of transactions is included as an exchange gain or loss in the income andexpenditure account.
9. Employee Benets
PensionIn line with the provision of the Pension Reform Act 2004, the WANEP-Nigeria instituted a dened
contribution Pension Scheme for the management and non-management staff. Staff contributions to thescheme are funded through payroll deduction while the WANEP-Nigeria contribution is charged to theincome and expenditure account. WANEP-Nigeria contributes 13% for management and nonmanagement staff respectively. While the employees contribute 5%.

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING –NIGERIABALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2018.

Notes

2018
N

Fixed assets

1

N

2017
N

N
4,775,018

4,159,385

Current assets
Cash and bank2

Debtors and prepayments

3

18,938,918

18,150,282

2,362,255

3,049,232---------------------------

21,301,173

21,199,514(400,000)(555,355)----------------------------

Current liabilities
Creditors and accruals

4

Net current assets

Directors

20,901,173

20,644,159----------------------------

25,060,558

25,419,177}================

5

25,060,558

25,419,177================

Represented by:Accumulated fund

The accounting policies on page 55 to 56 and the notes on pages 60 to 63 form an integral part of these nancial
statements.

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING –NIGERIAINCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEARENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2018.
Notes
Gross income

6

Cost of programmes

7

Surplus of income over programmes cost

2018

2017

N

N

202,178,197

94,911,341(173,306,423)(68,331,743)----------------------------------

28,871,774

26,579,598====================

15,30062,696564,000
228,810
745,900
45,8501,554,170
152,200
1,601,633
876,900
1,072,850
105,800
1,500,000
319,680
400,000
18,151,234
66,200919,400
223,970
50,00020,000144,000
30,000200,000
816,000

38,590108,108
542,000
291,233
638,825
102,360
778,560
165,610
832,549
917,950
1,314,293
78,450875,000
516,799
400,000
9,707,571
185,249
9,590
65,200188,000
26,2502,290,800----------------------------------

29,230,393

20,072,987---------------------------------6,506,610==========

Administrative expenses:
Telephone/mobile phone
Courier/Postages
Internet accessBank charges
Fuel and lubricants
Newspaper and magazines
Printing, stationery and consumables
Entertainment
Depreciation
Repairs and maintenance
Local Travels
Cleaning and cleaning consumables
Ofce rent
Other General Administrative expenses
Audit and accountancy
Salaries
Local Conveyance
Board Expenses
Electricity and lighting
Legal and other professional fees
Dues and subscriptions
Contract labour/security
Public relations
Donations
AGM Expenses

Decit for the year

(358,619)==========

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West Africa Network for Peacebuilding –Nigeria
Cashﬂow statement for the year
ended 31st December, 2018

Cashﬂow from opera ng ac vi es

2018
N

2017
N

Surplus/(decit) of income over expenditure(358,619)

6,506,610

Adjustment for non cash items:
Depreciation

1,601,633

832,549

Sundry adjustment
Operating surplus/(decit) before changes in working capital

-

(230)
----------------- ----------------1,243,014
7,338,929

Changes in working capital:(Increase)/decrease in debtors

686,977

Increase/(decrease) in creditors(155,355)

Net cash from operating activities

Purchase of xed assets
Sales considerations of damaged Laptop
Net cashow from investing activities
Cashow from nancing activities(1,695,143)

250,311---------------- ---------------1,774,636
5,894,097========= =========(986,000)(4,519,000)---------------- ---------------(986,000)(4,519,000)---------------- --------------------------------- ----------------Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1st January,

788,636
18,150,282=========Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December,

18,938,918=========
Bank and cash balances at 31st December,

18,938,918=========

1,375,097
16,775,185=========
18,150,282=========
18,150,282=========

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West Africa Network for Peacebuilding –Nigeria
Notes on the accounts for the year ended
31st December, 2018.
Fixed assets schedule

N

Total

2,088,965N

B/F

750,000

N-

Addition--N

Disposal

2,088,965

N

Total

N

2018

Net Book ValueN

2,089,965

3,021,156

Cost

N
-

5,892,000

1,892,338

Note 1
Descrip onN-

2,325,623---

6,910,110

4,660,325

51,2005,757,644

3,356,912

51,190281,483

442,468-

127,682

-

-

-

-

6,039,127

3,799,380

51,1902,020,020

3,150,322

305,6032,120,844

Disposal

2,089,965

-

-

2018
Addition

Plant & machinery

5,892,000

200,000

2018
B/F

Motor vehicles

2,125,623

51,200

-

-

1,000

Furniture & ﬁ ngs

4,660,325

786,000

870,983

860,94510Oﬃce equipments

6,124,110

Library books

Computer&Laptops

986,000-

21,929,223

16,168,205

1,601,633-

17,769,838

4,159,385---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20,943,223=======================================================================================

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING –NIGERIANOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS(CONT’D).
2

Cash and bank
Current account Ecobank I
Current account Ecobank II
Current account Ecobank – USD
Current account Ecobank – EuroGT Bank Plc – EuroGT Bank Plc II
GT Bank Plc(Staff welfare)
GT Bank Dollar
Oceanic Bank I (EcobankPlc)
Oceanic Bank II (EcobankPlc)
Oceanic Bank Euro (EcobankPlc)
Oceanic Bank Dollar (EcobankPlc)
Cash in hand
Oceanic Bank III (EcobankPlc)
GT Bank Pound
Zenith Bank Plc –Naira
Zenith Bank Plc – Euro
Zenith Bank Plc – Dollar
Zenith Bank Plc – Naira (2)Ecobank – 0429

2018

2017

N

N

1,316,313
230,664
13,851
27,373
17,733
1,602
1,272
18,9491,306
409
24,855
6,509
38,803
13,676351,122
206,054
46,58028,708
16,592,749---------------=========---------------18,150,282=========

750,000
1,612,255

2,125,000
924,232------------------------------

18,938,918

3

4

5

Debtors and prepayments
Prepayment –Rent
Debtor –Staﬀ

Creditors and accruals
Audit
Accrued expenses (salaries and other expenses)
Sundry creditors

Accumulated fund brought forward
Add: Prior year adjustment (5.1)

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

6,142,314
452,333
2,642,407
2,710,880
17,733
1,602
1,272
18,9491,306
409
24,8556,509
800
38,803
13,676
5,353,041
228,618
55,323
439,452-

2,362,255

3,049,232==================

400,000

450,000
105,355------------------------------

400,000

555,355==================

25,419,177

18,912,567--(358,619)

6,506, 610------------------------------

25,060,558

25,419,177====================

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING –NIGERIANOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS(CONT’D).

6.

2018
N

2017
N

United State Institute of Peace

51,993,382

40,511,192

WANEP Regional ofce

86,409,986

12,639,200

Oxfam Nigeria

16,000,000

24,651,992-

2,760,000

771,840

2,344,160

3,040

3,721

Other incomes from consultancy, equipment hireand sales of scrapped assets etc.

19,154,455

12,000,750

Urgent Action

4,055,871-

Gross income

NEEM
Global Centre on Cooperative Security
Bank interest

Peace Tech.

7.

25,000NORAD

19,432,000

LITE Africa

4,332,622-

202,178,197

94,911,015====================

Regional Programmes

84,847,820

8,943,413

United States Institute of Peace

61,272,115

43,834,610

OXFAM Nigeria

15,680,200

12,702,720

Urgent Action

3,923,045-

40,0002,201,000

3,587,743
-

-

NEEM

350,000

650,000

NORAD

3,605,500

650,000----------------------------------

Cost of programme

Global Centre on Cooperative Security
LITE Africa

173,306,423

68,331,743====================

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WEST AFRICA NETWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING –NIGERIAFIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

2018
N

2017
N

2016
N

2015
N

2014
N

Fixed assets

4,159,385

4,775,018

1,088,337

583,195

630,862

Net Current Assets/(liabilities)

20,901,174

20,644,159

17,824,230

2,592,461

4,928,116-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25,060,559

25,418,851

18,912,567 3,175,656

5,558,978=====================================================
Represented by:Accumulated fund25,060,559

25,419,177

18,912,567

3,175,656

5,558,978================================================
Total income

202,178,197

94,911,015

82,182,263

35,319,588

72,404,912

Less: Expenditure

202,536,816

88,404,730

65,579,922

37,702,910

70,847,898=====================================================
Deﬁcit for the year

(358,619)

6,506,610

16,602,341(2,383,322)

1,557,014=====================================================

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