09/10/2026
… And just like that, this chapter came to a close.
On 29 September, we joined the diplomatic community, CSO partners, funders and friends to formally celebrate the close of the FEF-OSC journey. A journey that has been about people, ideas, partnerships, learning and the continued pursuit of stronger civil society organisations and better outcomes.
The Cognito-POD Consortium is grateful to the Embassy of France in Nigeria for the vision and funding that made this journey possible, to the incredible CSO partners who brought their energy, commitment and lived realities to the table, and to everyone who played a part in making the programme what it became.
It has been a privilege to be part of this story, walking alongside organisations, learning with them, and contributing to a journey that we hope will continue to create impact long after the closeout.
A chapter closed. The work continues.
