IPCR Signs MoUs With Five NGOs to Boost Peacebuilding Efforts
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IPCR Signs MoUs With Five NGOs to Boost Peacebuilding Efforts
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to strengthening peacebuilding efforts through strategic partnerships following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding with five non-governmental organisations in Abuja.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ochogwu described the development as a “fruitful and significant step” towards consolidating collective efforts to address Nigeria’s complex and evolving conflict landscape.
He said the institute remained committed to delivering impactful services to the Federal Government, citizens and the broader African continent through evidence-based research, policy advocacy and direct interventions.
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According to him, the dynamic nature of human society continues to generate new and evolving challenges, which require deeper analysis and innovative solutions.
“Conflicts and social problems are constantly evolving and, in some cases, mutating. This demands critical thinking and forward-looking strategies to provide sustainable solutions. The institute is committed to delivering services through research, advocacy, direct interventions and capacity development for diverse stakeholders,” he said.
Ochogwu noted that the institute works closely with government institutions, international organisations, civil society groups and individuals committed to peacebuilding.
He urged the partner organisations to ensure that both the spirit and letter of the agreements are fully implemented, stressing that the MoUs must translate into measurable impact.
“These MoUs are signed today with the belief that you are going to do the work and impact lives. We do not just believe in signing MoUs; we believe in activating the spirit behind them. Our focus is on practical collaboration, leveraging comparative strengths and ensuring that these partnerships deliver real value to society,” he added.
The organisations that signed the agreements with the IPCR include Carl-Maji Foundation, represented by its Director of Programmes, Faith Ayegba; 3C’s Met International Institute, led by its Principal Partner, Chijoke Nnanna Ibeku; and Ihotu Children and Women Support Initiative, represented by its Executive Director, Emmanuel Grace Eki.
Others are Esteemed Hub Foundation, under the leadership of Princess Doosugh Agbadu Adu, and Peace Education and Practice Network, represented by Ambassador Moses Abolade.
The partnership, according to Ochogwu, underscores the institute’s resolve to deepen collaboration with civil society and professional institutions, while reinforcing a multi-stakeholder approach to peacebuilding, conflict prevention and sustainable development across the country.
