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๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‚๐‘๐Ž๐’๐’ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€'๐’  ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’: ๐€ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐†๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐„๐‚๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐„๐‚๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐€๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐Hu...
15/07/2026

๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‚๐‘๐Ž๐’๐’ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€'๐’ ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’: ๐€ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐†๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐„๐‚๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐„๐‚๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐€๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐

Human trafficking involving underage girls and women across Nigeria's frontier borders into neighbouring ECOWAS countries remains one of the most disturbing crimes confronting our nation. Beyond the immense human suffering it causes, trafficking poses a serious threat to Nigeria's national security, economic growth, international reputation, and social stability.

Criminal trafficking syndicates continue to exploit poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, family pressures, and the desperation of vulnerable people seeking better opportunities. Through deceptive promises of well-paying jobs, quality education, marriage, or a brighter future abroad, traffickers lure innocent victims into situations of forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced marriages, and other forms of modern slavery. These crimes rob victims of their freedom, dignity, and future.

The ECOWAS Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons was designed to encourage lawful regional integration, trade, and cooperationโ€”not to provide cover for transnational criminal activities. The abuse of this protocol by organised trafficking networks must be decisively confronted. Human traffickers are enemies not only of Nigeria but of the entire West African sub-region.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) remains at the forefront of the fight against cross-border human trafficking. As the lead agency responsible for border management and migration control, the Service must be adequately equipped with the personnel, technology, and operational resources needed to detect, intercept, investigate, and dismantle trafficking networks operating across Nigeria's extensive land borders.

To strengthen border security, the Federal Government should invest in modern patrol vehicles, surveillance drones, biometric border management systems, advanced communication equipment, intelligence-gathering technology, and integrated data-sharing platforms. Border commands must be properly staffed, while immigration officers should receive continuous specialised training on identifying trafficking indicators, interviewing vulnerable travellers, protecting victims, and collaborating effectively with other security and intelligence agencies.

However, securing the borders alone will not eliminate human trafficking. A lasting solution requires a coordinated national and regional approach involving the Nigeria Immigration Service, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Police Force, the judiciary, other law enforcement agencies, ECOWAS member states, traditional rulers, religious leaders, educational institutions, civil society organisations, and local communities. Intelligence sharing, joint border patrols, harmonised legal frameworks, and coordinated investigations are essential to dismantling transnational trafficking syndicates and ensuring perpetrators face the full weight of the law.

Equally important is addressing the socio-economic conditions that make individuals vulnerable to traffickers. Governments at all levels must expand employment opportunities, strengthen vocational and entrepreneurship programmes, improve access to quality education, and implement sustainable economic empowerment initiatives, particularly for women, girls, and disadvantaged families. Public awareness campaigns should also be intensified to expose the deceptive tactics used by traffickers and encourage citizens to report suspicious activities through the appropriate authorities.

Human trafficking is more than a criminal offenceโ€”it is a gross violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. It is an attack on the future of our nation. Every victim rescued represents a life restored, a family reunited, and hope renewed. Every successful prosecution sends a strong message that Nigeria will neither tolerate nor provide safe haven for those who profit from human suffering.

A secure border protects far more than territorial boundaries. It safeguards lives, strengthens national security, promotes lawful migration and trade, builds public confidence, and shields future generations from exploitation. Nigeria must therefore make sustained investments in border security, modern migration management, inter-agency collaboration, and regional cooperation.

The fight against human trafficking is a collective responsibility. Through unwavering political will, strategic investment, regional partnership, and the active participation of every citizen, Nigeria can dismantle trafficking networks and ensure that no woman or child is ever reduced to a commodity in the hands of criminal enterprises.

๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ฏ๐’–๐’”๐’”๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’Š ๐‘ฐ.๐‘ฏ. ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’‚๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’†
๐บ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘‰๐‘–๐‘๐‘’ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› (๐ด๐‘“๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘Ž), ๐ผ๐ถ๐‘ƒ๐บ๐บ.

๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‚๐‘๐Ž๐’๐’ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€'๐’ ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’: ๐€ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐†๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐„๐‚๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐„๐‚๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐€๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐Hum...
15/07/2026

๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‚๐‘๐Ž๐’๐’ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€'๐’ ๐…๐‘๐Ž๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’: ๐€ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐†๐„๐‘ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐„๐‚๐”๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐„๐‚๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐€๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐

Human trafficking involving underage girls and women across Nigeria's frontier borders into neighbouring ECOWAS countries remains one of the most disturbing crimes confronting our nation. Beyond the immense human suffering it causes, trafficking poses a serious threat to Nigeria's national security, economic growth, international reputation, and social stability.

Criminal trafficking syndicates continue to exploit poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, family pressures, and the desperation of vulnerable people seeking better opportunities. Through deceptive promises of well-paying jobs, quality education, marriage, or a brighter future abroad, traffickers lure innocent victims into situations of forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced marriages, and other forms of modern slavery. These crimes rob victims of their freedom, dignity, and future.

The ECOWAS Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons was designed to encourage lawful regional integration, trade, and cooperationโ€”not to provide cover for transnational criminal activities. The abuse of this protocol by organised trafficking networks must be decisively confronted. Human traffickers are enemies not only of Nigeria but of the entire West African sub-region.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) remains at the forefront of the fight against cross-border human trafficking. As the lead agency responsible for border management and migration control, the Service must be adequately equipped with the personnel, technology, and operational resources needed to detect, intercept, investigate, and dismantle trafficking networks operating across Nigeria's extensive land borders.

To strengthen border security, the Federal Government should invest in modern patrol vehicles, surveillance drones, biometric border management systems, advanced communication equipment, intelligence-gathering technology, and integrated data-sharing platforms. Border commands must be properly staffed, while immigration officers should receive continuous specialised training on identifying trafficking indicators, interviewing vulnerable travellers, protecting victims, and collaborating effectively with other security and intelligence agencies.

However, securing the borders alone will not eliminate human trafficking. A lasting solution requires a coordinated national and regional approach involving the Nigeria Immigration Service, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the Nigeria Police Force, the judiciary, other law enforcement agencies, ECOWAS member states, traditional rulers, religious leaders, educational institutions, civil society organisations, and local communities. Intelligence sharing, joint border patrols, harmonised legal frameworks, and coordinated investigations are essential to dismantling transnational trafficking syndicates and ensuring perpetrators face the full weight of the law.

Equally important is addressing the socio-economic conditions that make individuals vulnerable to traffickers. Governments at all levels must expand employment opportunities, strengthen vocational and entrepreneurship programmes, improve access to quality education, and implement sustainable economic empowerment initiatives, particularly for women, girls, and disadvantaged families. Public awareness campaigns should also be intensified to expose the deceptive tactics used by traffickers and encourage citizens to report suspicious activities through the appropriate authorities.

Human trafficking is more than a criminal offenceโ€”it is a gross violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. It is an attack on the future of our nation. Every victim rescued represents a life restored, a family reunited, and hope renewed. Every successful prosecution sends a strong message that Nigeria will neither tolerate nor provide safe haven for those who profit from human suffering.

A secure border protects far more than territorial boundaries. It safeguards lives, strengthens national security, promotes lawful migration and trade, builds public confidence, and shields future generations from exploitation. Nigeria must therefore make sustained investments in border security, modern migration management, inter-agency collaboration, and regional cooperation.

The fight against human trafficking is a collective responsibility. Through unwavering political will, strategic investment, regional partnership, and the active participation of every citizen, Nigeria can dismantle trafficking networks and ensure that no woman or child is ever reduced to a commodity in the hands of criminal enterprises.

๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ฏ๐’–๐’”๐’”๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’Š ๐‘ฐ.๐‘ฏ. ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’‚๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’†
๐บ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘‰๐‘–๐‘๐‘’ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› (๐ด๐‘“๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘Ž), ๐ผ๐ถ๐‘ƒ๐บ๐บ.

PRESS RELEASE ๐€๐ ๐Ž๐๐„๐ ๐‹๐„๐“๐“๐„๐‘ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐๐“ & ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐€๐๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐ˆ๐ ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐„๐… ๐Ž๐… ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐€๐‘๐Œ๐„๐ƒ ๐…๐Ž๐‘๐‚๐„๐’, ๐…๐„๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐€๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐๐”๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚ ๐Ž๐… ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€ Your...
14/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

๐€๐ ๐Ž๐๐„๐ ๐‹๐„๐“๐“๐„๐‘ ๐“๐Ž ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐๐“ & ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐€๐๐ƒ๐„๐‘ ๐ˆ๐ ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐„๐… ๐Ž๐… ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐€๐‘๐Œ๐„๐ƒ ๐…๐Ž๐‘๐‚๐„๐’, ๐…๐„๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐€๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐๐”๐๐‹๐ˆ๐‚ ๐Ž๐… ๐๐ˆ๐†๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐€

Your Excellency, Sir.

๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ: Urgent Call for Comprehensive Reforms, Institutional Autonomy, and a Special Presidential Intervention for the Nigeria Immigration Service

I have the honour to present my compliments to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and to humbly write this open letter with profound respect, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to the security, sovereignty, and future of our great nation. My purpose is not merely to identify institutional challenges but to present practical recommendations that can reposition the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) into a modern, technologically driven, and highly effective border security institution capable of meeting the complex security demands of the twenty-first century.

Nigeria's Internatiinal borders remain the nation's first line of defence. Yet, the agency constitutionally entrusted with policing these borders continues to operate under severe operational constraints, inadequate logistics, insufficient mobility, obsolete equipment, and institutional limitations that undermine its ability to discharge its statutory responsibilities effectively.

Sir, your administration has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening national security. It is therefore timely to extend this commitment through a comprehensive reform of the Nigeria Immigration Service by establishing a Special Presidential Committee on Immigration Reforms. Such a committee should examine the Service's operational challenges, institutional structure, funding mechanisms, technological needs, personnel welfare, and long-term strategic capacity.

Beyond routine budgetary allocations, I respectfully advocate for a ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐ dedicated exclusively to the acquisition of modern operational tools rather than cash disbursements. This intervention should provide enough patrol vehicles, surveillance drones, modern communication equipment, arms and ammunition where operationally appropriate, and other sophisticated gadgets required for effective border management. Considering the vastness of Nigeria's borders and the nationwide responsibilities of the Service, every section/division across the 774 local government areas should be equipped with adequate operational vehicles and essential working tools to ensure rapid response and efficient service delivery.

๐…๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž, ๐ˆ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ -๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ข๐ ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐š ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž. For over a decade, I have consistently advocated that genuine autonomy is indispensable for the Service's growth, efficiency, and accountability. Freeing the Service from excessive bureaucratic interference will promote professionalism, reduce avoidable administrative bottlenecks, eliminate opportunities for wasteful consultancy practices, and empower the leadership of the Service to make timely operational decisions in the national interest.

The Nigeria Immigration Service must be strengthened as a professional security institution, insulated from undue influence, sycophancy, and all forms of anti-progressive interference. A secure nation begins with secure borders, and secure borders can only be guaranteed by a well-equipped, professionally managed, and operationally independent Immigration Service.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ, ๐’๐ข๐ซ, ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐›๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐. This is an opportunity to leave an enduring legacy by transforming the Nigeria Immigration Service into one of Africa's most effective border management institutions.

In view of the above, it will be highly appreciated if His Excellency looks into my plea and act accordingly, sir.

Your Excellency, Sir. Please accept my regards of the highest esteem.

๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ฏ๐’–๐’”๐’”๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’Š ๐‘ฐ.๐‘ฏ. ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’‚๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’†
๐บ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘‰๐‘–๐‘๐‘’ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› (๐ด๐‘“๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘๐‘Ž), ๐ผ๐ถ๐‘ƒ๐บ๐บ.
๐‘…๐‘ก๐‘‘. ๐ผ๐‘š๐‘š๐‘–๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘‚๐‘“๐‘“๐‘–๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ,
๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘๐‘–๐‘”๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘›.

๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐——๐—ฌ๐—ก๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—•๐—˜ ๐—˜๐— ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—— ๐—•๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—”๐—–๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—š๐—ข๐—ข๐—— ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ (๐—œ๐—–๐—ฃ๐—š๐—š)  ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—”๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—š๐—ข๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ ...
05/07/2026

๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐——๐—ฌ๐—ก๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—•๐—˜ ๐—˜๐— ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—— ๐—•๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—”๐—–๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—š๐—ข๐—ข๐—— ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ (๐—œ๐—–๐—ฃ๐—š๐—š) ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—”๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—š๐—ข๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ก๐—œ๐—š๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—” - ๐—”๐— ๐—• ๐—›. ๐—›. ๐—–๐—ข๐—ข๐— ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—˜

To effectively promote peace and good governance in Nigeria, an organisation such as the International Commission for Peace and Good Governance (ICPGG) would need to adopt practical, lawful, and inclusive strategies. Sustainable peace and accountable governance are best achieved through collaboration, dialogue, and institutional strengthening rather than confrontation.

Some of the key dynamics that such a commission could employ include:

1. Constructive Dialogue and Mediation
Facilitating discussions among government officials, political parties, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders to peacefully resolve conflicts before they escalate.

2. Civic Education and Public Enlightenment
Organising seminars, conferences, workshops, and public campaigns to educate citizens on democratic values, constitutional rights, civic responsibilities, peaceful coexistence, and respect for the rule of law.

3. Governance Assessment and Policy Review
Studying governance practices and public institutions, identifying areas requiring improvement, and offering practical recommendations that enhance accountability, transparency, and service delivery.

4. Election Observation and Democratic Support
Encouraging free, fair, peaceful, and credible electoral processes while advocating respect for electoral laws and the will of the people.

5. Promotion of Human Rights
Supporting initiatives that encourage respect for fundamental human rights, equal justice, freedom of expression, and protection of vulnerable members of society.

6. Capacity Building
Providing training programmes for public officials, community leaders, youth organisations, and civil society groups on ethical leadership, conflict management, transparency, and good governance.

7. Strategic Partnerships
Working with government institutions, educational institutions, traditional councils, faith-based organisations, professional associations, and development partners to advance shared objectives.

8. Research and Evidence-Based Advocacy
Conducting research into the root causes of insecurity, corruption, poverty, political instability, and social injustice, then recommending sustainable policy solutions based on credible evidence.

9. Community Peacebuilding Initiatives
Supporting grassroots peace committees, encouraging reconciliation among conflicting communities, and promoting interfaith and interethnic understanding.

10. Public Accountability Advocacy
Encouraging prudent management of public resources, transparency in governance, and stronger oversight mechanisms that build public confidence in government institutions.

Nigeria in Perspective

Nigeria's diversity is one of its greatest strengths, but it also requires careful management through justice, inclusion, and responsible leadership. An organisation dedicated to peace and good governance can make meaningful contributions by promoting dialogue, encouraging institutional reforms, supporting democratic values, and fostering mutual understanding among citizens.

Nevertheless, lasting national development depends on the collective commitment of government, institutions, community leaders, civil society, and every Nigerian citizen. Peace, justice, accountability, and responsible governance are shared responsibilities that no single organisation can accomplish alone.

Only through integrity, inclusiveness, and respect for democratic principles can Nigeria realise its full potential as a peaceful, stable, and prosperous nation.

๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—ž๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ
๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฏ ๐—›. ๐—›. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฒ
๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป (๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ), ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฃ๐—š๐—š

An international organisation that  promotes good governance, Human Rights and bridging peace accros the globe.The Inter...
01/07/2026

An international organisation that promotes good governance, Human Rights and bridging peace accros the globe.

The International Commission for Peace and Good Governance (ICPGG) works based on upholding the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 10th December 1948, therefore our mission focuses on human rights, social justice, peacebuilding anti terrorism, and community development.
The commission has produced reports on peace in South Sudan, Syria, Israel and Palestinian conflict and insurgency in Nigeria. The report on Israel Palestinian war highlights the issues regarding violation of human rights, various war crimes, r**e and starvation among others. ICPGG also organised a peace walk and seminars against terrorism in Nigeria & ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The events attracted people from all walks of life, particularly youth.

ICPGG works in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), European Union, African Union, Ecowas, Human Rights Commission among others.
Ambassador Dr Chris Nwatalari is the current Global Chairman, for a mission term of 5years, while Mrs Kate Slack, is the Chairman of the Supreme Council and Engr. O. E. Edgar is the Secretary of the Commission.
The ICPGG global Headquarters is in Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

01/07/2026
ICPGG Appoints Ambassador Hussaini Coomassie as Global Vice Chairman for AfricaBy TrioVibesJune 30, 2026Ambassador Hussa...
01/07/2026

ICPGG Appoints Ambassador Hussaini Coomassie as Global Vice Chairman for Africa

By TrioVibes
June 30, 2026

Ambassador Hussaini Coomassie has been appointed as the Global Vice Chairman (Africa) and Country Representative for Nigeria of the International Commission for Peace and Good Governance (ICPGG) under the United Nations Global Compact, marking a major milestone in his distinguished international leadership career.

The appointment was announced by the Commission's global headquarters in Canada through an official Certificate of Appointment jointly signed by the Global Chairman, H.E. Ambassador N. Chris, and the Chairman of the Supreme Council, Mrs. K. Slack.

Speaking shortly after receiving the appointment, Ambassador Coomassie expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and reaffirmed his commitment to the responsibilities of his new office.

ยซ"I pledge my allegiance to the Constitution of the International Commission for Peace and Good Governance and to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while respecting the constitutions of other African countries in the discharge of my duties," he said.ยป

Responding to questions about his current position as Head of Mission of the International Peace Commission, Ambassador Coomassie disclosed that he would resign from the role to devote his full attention to his expanded continental responsibilities.

ยซ"I will resign from my current position as Head of Mission of the International Peace Commission to enable me to concentrate on the bigger task ahead," he stated.ยป

Ambassador Coomassie is widely recognised for his exemplary leadership across several local and international organisations. He has earned a reputation for discipline, integrity, hard work, and effective service delivery. Many observers have described his latest appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, good governance, and international cooperation.

Describing the significance of his new responsibility, Ambassador Coomassie said:

ยซ"This appointment is not just an elevation of office; it is a renewed commitment to advancing peace, good governance, and stronger cooperation across Africa."ยป

In his new capacity, Ambassador Coomassie will coordinate the Commission's peace and good governance initiatives across the African continent while serving as its official representative in Nigeria, further strengthening efforts to promote sustainable peace, effective governance, and regional collaboration.

Signed:

Comrade Bashir Kwama
Special Adviser to Ambassador Hussaini Coomassie
Global Vice Chairman (Africa), ICPGG

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