On April 3, 2025, Peace Education and Practice Network (PEPNET) paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Abuja office of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria. The PEPNET delegation was led by the Executive Director, Amb. Moses Abolade, alongside team members Saba Jonathan (Programme Assistant 2) and Joy Obadiah (Administrative Secretary).
The meeting was warmly received by the WANEP Nigeria team, which included Mr. Manji Danjuma (Head of Party and Early Warning and Early Response Advisor), Emmanuel (Monitoring & Evaluation Officer), Sarah (Communication & Media Specialist), and Mrs. Patience Obaulo (Head of Programmes), who joined the conversation virtually from Lagos.
The discussions centred on PEPNET’s upcoming Peace Education and Management Training (PEMAT) and explored opportunities for collaboration. Other key programs featured in the conversation included the Peace Education for Secondary Schools (PESS) Programme and the Peace Education and Practice Conference (PEPCON); all forming part of PEPNET’s broader 2025 Strategic Plan.
This engagement provided a deeper understanding of PEMAT’s objectives and reaffirmed the shared commitment of both organizations to work together in advancing peace education. While the partnership on PEMAT is set to begin in the short term, both parties expressed interest in pursuing further joint initiatives in the long term.
PEPNET expresses deep appreciation to WANEP Nigeria for the warm reception and engaging dialogue. We also thank our Board Members, Management Team, Volunteers, and Community Members for their unwavering support in making this partnership possible.
As we continue to foster collaboration and innovation in peacebuilding, we remain committed to our mission of building a world of peaceful individuals through peace education and practice.