Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter, Kano House, Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja (2026)

It is the peace building arm that coordinates Rotary humanitarian efforts for the actualization of positive peace in Nigeria

05/06/2026

The Board of Directors of the Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter humbly thank your distinguished selves for making out time to share fellowship with us on Sunday, 31st May 2026.

The May bi-weekly induction fellowship of the Chapter was called to order at 7:10pm Nigerian time, and had senior Rotary leaders, local and international Rotarians, Rotaractors and guests in attendance.

See below AI Meeting Summary

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 The RAGFP Nigeria Chapter held its bi-weekly general meeting on Sunday, 31st May 2026, covering State updates, an induction ceremony, District conference spotlights, and program updates.

 Six new members were inducted, bringing total active membership to 413 across all six Rotary Districts in Nigeria.

 Rotarian Chidi announced his appointment as District Chair of the Rotary Action Group for Peace for District 9142 by the District Governor-Elect.

 The Chapter successfully participated in District Conferences (Discons) in Districts 9141, 9126, and 9127, including award ceremonies recognizing donors and peace builders.

 Rotary International to the Chapter's sponsorship request for the 2027 Election Observation Mission with a constructive decline, citing Rotary’s sole focus on the Polio eradication program.

 The Specialized Positive Peace Workshop has concluded; examination quizzes have been distributed to registered participants.

 54 community projects have been implemented across 15 states during the current Rotary year.

 The Key Stakeholder Conference for the National Community Violence Reduction Program (NCVRP) has been deferred to June due to competing national and Rotary activities.

 Guests from the Iberia Chapter (Spain/Portugal) — Marlene and Sally Ferreira — attended as international partners, amongst others.
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DISCUSSED TOPICS:
1. Opening, Welcome Remarks, and Pleasantries
Rtn. Pietro opened the meeting, welcoming members and guests including representatives from the Iberia Chapter. The group reflected on the rapid passage of the 2025–26 Rotary year and the importance of sustaining momentum.

2. State and Zonal Coordinator Updates
Rtn. Rtn. Pietro invited Peace Zonal Coordinators (PZCs) and State Peace Coordinators to provide updates from their respective states.
• Details:
• Anambra State (Rtn. Chidi):
o Rtn. Chidi: Reported that the district installation of the incoming District Governor has been shifted to July 4th.
o Rtn. Chidi: Announced that the Chapter has paid for a space in the installation brochure to display RAGFP – Nigeria Chapter activities.
o Rtn. Chidi: Disclosed that he was appointed by the District Governor-Elect as District Chair of the Rotary Action Group for Peace for District 9142, covering Southeast States, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
o Rtn. Chidi: Stated that he is actively recruiting State representatives for the new District role and will seek recommendations from Rtn. Rtn. Pietro.
o Rtn. Pietro: Offered congratulations, noting the appointment reflects Chidi's exceptional leadership and peace efforts.

• Sokoto State (Rtn. Dangulbi):
o Rtn. Dangulbi: Reported serious challenges with Rotary presence in core northern areas, particularly Sokoto State.
o Rtn. Pietro: Acknowledged the difficulties and pledged continued support to restore Rotary Club presence in Sokoto and leverage RAGFP activities to address peace and security challenges in the State.

• Rivers State (Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo):
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Reported efforts to stabilize membership through sensitization, engaging incoming Rotary Club presidents at retreats, and emphasizing that peace within clubs and communities is a prerequisite for achieving broader goals.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Noted post-Discon engagement and distractions due to Club leadership succession at District and Club levels.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Highlighted the importance of reiterating membership benefits of RAGFP to Rotary Clubs.
o Rtn. Pietro: Commended the intentional approach and noted that Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo would soon take on a broader zonal leadership role as elected, and thus encouraged her to provide even wider support to States within the Zone.

• Kaduna State (Rtn. Luqman):
o Rtn. Luqman: Reported that the Kaduna Branch collaborated with the Macare Foundation NGO on a road awareness campaign for period poverty reduction on 16th May 2026; where sanitary pads were distributed to over 250 students at Army Children's School, 44 Army Barracks, Kaduna.
o Rtn. Luqman: Confirmed that he is preparing a transition plan for his successor as State Peace Coordinator ahead of his move to take-up his new role as the National Communications Director, as elected.
o Rtn. Pietro: Congratulated Rtn. Luqman on his Club Presidency achievements, specifically the Iftar (breaking of fast) project with the Muslim community and the NYSC project, and noted he would be recognized at the on-coming District Awards.

• Southeast Zone (PAG/PZC Dennis):
o PAG Dennis: Provided a brief update; Rtn. Pietro wished him a quick recovery and noted his value as an asset for the incoming District Peace Chair.

• Cross River State (PAG Kingsley Akpan):
o PAG Kingsley: Reported ongoing efforts to recruit new members despite Clubs winding down for the Rotary year-end, and welcomed the new inductees.

• Conclusion
o Updates were received from Anambra, Sokoto, Rivers, Kaduna, Southeast Zone, and Cross River State.
o Several States (Kaduna State, Delta State, Edo State, Ado State) had limited or no updates due to network challenges.
o Rtn. Chidi's appointment as District 9142 Peace Chair was formally acknowledged and celebrated.

3. Induction Ceremony
Six new members were formally inducted into the RAGFP Nigeria Chapter.
• Details
o Rtn. Olumakinju (Assistant National Secretary): Introduced the inductees — Rotarian Oluwagiwa Afolashade (District 9112), Rotarian Adenino F. Thomas, Rotarian Okukwa Priscilla, and others — totaling 6 inductees from Districts 9112 (3), 9127 (2), and 9141 (1).
o Rtn. Mohammed Dantata (Executive Director): Delivered a keynote address welcoming inductees, emphasizing that RAGFP provides knowledge and training to actualize sustainable peace in communities, families, and wherever members travel.
o Rtn. Iheoma (National Legal Advisor): Administered the Pledge of Membership, with inductees committing to support an environment that nurtures communities and activates Positive Peace in Nigeria.
o Rtn. Olumakinju: Delivered goodwill message, describing RAGFP as the most active group committed to grassroots peacebuilding and calling membership a "call to action."
o Rtn. Dangulbi: Welcomed inductees and urged them to act against any threat to peace in their communities.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Emphasized that RAGFP – Nigeria Chapter is a demanding but fulfilling group; encouraged financial commitment, leveraging networks for funding, and taking advantage of training opportunities.
o Marlene (Iberia Chapter Chair): Advised new members to cultivate inner peace as the foundation for sharing peace with others and contributing to global peace.
o Sadetemi (Inductee Representative — Rotarian Oluwagiwa Afolashade, Rotary Club of Lagos Central, District 9112): Expressed gratitude and commitment to learning and contributing to peacebuilding.

• Conclusion
o Total active membership reached 413: District 9111 (27), District 9112 (62), District 9126 (40), District 9127 (130), District 9141 (108), District 9142 (46).
o Membership comprises 399 Rotarians and professionals, plus Rotaractors and youths.

4. New Member Orientation and Onboarding
Rtn. Pietro outlined the onboarding process for newly inducted members.
• Details
o Rtn. Pietro: New members will receive an email to migrate to the active membership WhatsApp platform.
o Rtn. Pietro: Members should identify their State Branch Peace Coordinator to receive induction kits (T-shirt and cap).
o Rtn. Pietro: Membership certificates are available via the Chapter's cloud database; members should click the link to download and verify their details.
o Rtn. Pietro: The Rotary Positive Peace Academy course (formerly free under a 5-year Rotary–IEP partnership that lapsed 30th June 2025) is a prerequisite for other certification programs. Members are being asked to pay $100 in some cases, but a free pathway may still exist — members were directed to follow guidance shared by Rotarian Olori on how she obtained her certificate for free on 27th May.
o Rtn. Pietro: Other mandatory courses include the Specialized Conflict Resolution Course, Non-Violence Communication Course, and courses recommended through the African Peacebuilding Institute.
o Rtn. Pietro: The certification for RAGFP-led capacity building programmes are strictly for active members in good standing (i.e., dues-paying members with current dues).

5. District Conference (Discon) Activity Spotlights
Rtn. Pietro highlighted RAGFP's participation in recently concluded District conferences.
• Details
• District 9141 (Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo):
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Reported that RAGFP was the only action group with a booth at the District 9141 conference, and was heavily represented by zonal and South-South coordinators.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: The incoming Rotary International President, Trustee member and RI Representative visited the booth and were impressed by the volume of work displayed.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: The Board of Trustees was also present and commended the group's work.
o Rtn. Ibimina Daminabo: Thanked the South-South Coordinator and Delta/Edo State Coordinators for their representation.

• District 9127 (Rtn. Pietro):
o Rtn. Pietro: Stated that the Chapter also had a booth at the District 9127 conference, but that the climax of the Chapter’s participation at the Discon was the Rotary Nigeria Positive Peace Icon Award Celebration, where the District Governor recognized donors awardees in various categories.
o Rtn. Pietro: Award recipients included:
 Rtn. Ire Utieyione-Edema — recognized as a Friend of Peace (sent a representative).
 Rtn. Irivboje Ajayi Ojeikere — recognized as a Peace Builder Trailblazer.
 Dr. Safiya Stephanie Musa (Rotary Peace Fellow) — recognized and conferred with a medal and certificate.
 Rtn. Omobola Odusoga-Sobo — recognized as Distinguished Community Peace Builder (Gold category, sent a representative).
 Rtn. Mohammed Ndus Dantata (Executive Director) — conferred as Defender of Peace by the District Governor (represented by the Club President of Gombe City due to a national event in Gombe State).
 Rtn. Kingsley Akpan, Rtn. Mathew Obiudu Chidi, and Rtn. Bello Bidemi Maruf — recognized but were unable to send representatives to the event; but their awards shall be couriered to them in due course.

• Conclusion
o RAGFP's presence at Discons was well-received and commended by District leaderships and RI representatives.
o The award ceremony was described as well-attended and celebratory.

6. Signature Programme Updates
Rtn. Pietro provided updates on the three signature programmes of RAGFP - Nigeria Chapter.
• Details:
• Rotary Nigeria Election Observation Mission (EOM):
o Rtn. Pietro: Rotary International responded to the Chapter's request for sponsorship letter with a constructive decline, stating that RI is currently focused solely on the Polio flagship programme and has not endorsed any other programme.
o Rtn. Pietro: The Chapter shall be observing bye-elections in June, in Enugu, Ondo, Rivers, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Kano States.
o Rtn. Pietro: Stated that these bye-elections will serve as a litmus test for the preparedness of the Chapter, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
o Rtn. Pietro: Expressed confidence in Rivers State's readiness but noted concerns about other States.
o Rtn. Pietro: Stated that the Chapter is building a model and making a case for Rotary to adopt election observation mission as an avenue of international service.

• Four Walls and Peace (Specialized Peace Education Programme):
o Rtn. Pietro: Stated that unfortunately no new Interact Positive Peace Ambassador Clubs were added during the Rotary year, despite support from the Ministry of Education and approval for 10 new secondary schools in the FCT.
o Rtn. Pietro: Efforts to liaise across Districts for new Interactor Charters were not as fruitful as hoped.
o Rtn. Pietro: Plans to prioritize the proliferation of Interact Positive Peace Ambassador Clubs in the 2026–27 Rotary year, with a focus on a more dedicated Peace Club Director at the national level.
o Rtn. Pietro: Firther stated that the Peace Club curriculum covers gender-based violence, drug abuse, violent extremism, and trauma healing.

• National Community Violence Reduction Programme (NCVRP):
o Rtn. Pietro: The Key Stakeholder Conference, originally planned for May, has been deferred to June due to competing Rotary District Conference activities across all six Districts, and national political primary election activities.
o Rtn. Pietro: Stated that the conference will bring together Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and the private sector to align mandates and CSR resources with RAGFP's programme objectives, and that efforts are in place to have the Conference in June 2026.
o Rtn. Pietro: Sponsorship is still being sought to provide counterpart funding to fund the conference.

• Conclusion
o RI's response to the EOM sponsorship request was a constructive no; the chapter will self-fund the mission as it did in 2023.
o The Key Stakeholder Conference is rescheduled to June 2026.
o Proliferation of Interact Positive Peace Ambassador Clubs is a priority for the incoming Rotary year.

7. Project Updates
Rtn. Pietro provided a summary of community projects implemented during the current Rotary year.
• Details
o Rtn. Pietro: 54 community projects have been implemented across 15 states: Anambra, Benue, Gombe, Delta, Edo, Taraba, Plateau, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Katsina, Nasarawa, FCT, Abia, and Biosa.
o Rtn. Pietro: Ongoing projects include recognition of Peace Builder Clubs.
o Rtn. Pietro: Upcoming projects include shortlisting participants for the Africa Peacebuilding Institute (API) course; over 50 members were recommended.

• Conclusion
o The Chapter expects the number of projects to increase significantly in the 2026–27 Rotary year.
o States such as Kano, Enugu, and Imo are expected to be more activate and added to the project list.

8. Closing Remarks and Adjournment
The meeting was formally closed with votes of thanks and a toast.
• Details
o PAG Kingsley Akban: Moved for adjournment.
o Rtn. Simi: Seconded the motion.
o Rtn. Mohammed Dantata (Executive Director): Delivered closing remarks, urging members to continue their peace efforts despite challenges, noting that "each step an individual takes towards creating peace leaves a footprint of lasting impact."
o Rtn. Mohammed Dantata: Led a toast to the Rotary Action Group for Peace and to international colleagues (Marlene and Nancy).

• Conclusion
o The meeting was adjourned.

TOGETHER, PEACE IS POSSIBLE!!!

Please visit our YouTube Channel for meeting recording: https://youtu.be/hQEs73tcsCo
Yours in Rotary Service,

Rtn. (Dr.) Rtn. Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo
* National Chairman, Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter
* Technical Adviser, Rotary Action Group For Peace
* Contact: Rtn. [email protected]

30/05/2026

On behalf of the District Governor of Rotary International District 9127, Rtn. Princess Joy Nky Okoro, the Executives and members of the Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter heartily congratulate and celebrate the Awardees of the "2025-26 ROTARY NIGERIA POSITIVE PEACE ICONS AWARD".

We acknowledge and applaud your yeoman sacrifice and extraordinary support for national peace, security and development, and further implore you and other passionate Global Peacebuilders to not relent in your service to humanity and Nigeria at large.

Congratulations 🎊

🏆 DEFENDER OF PEACE:
1. Rtn. Mohammed Ndus Dantata (District 9127)

🏆 DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY PEACEBUILDER:
1. Rtn. Omobola Odusoga-Sobo (District 9127)

🏆 PEACEBUILDER TRAILBLAZERS:
1. Dr. Safiya Stephanie Musa (District 9127)
2. Rtn. Irivboje Ajayi Ojeikere (District 9112)

🏆 FRIENDS OF PEACE:
1. Rtn. Kingsley Akpan (District 9142)
2. Rtn. Mathew Obiudu Chidi (District 9142)
3. Rtn. Bello Bidemi Maruf (District 9111)
4. Rtn. Ire Utieyione-Edema (District 9141)

Thank you all and God bless.

Rtn. Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo
- National Chairman, Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter
- Technical Adviser, Rotary Action Group For Peace

27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all Muslim Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends the world over.

TOGETHER PEACE IS POSSIBLE!!!

24/05/2026

In furtherance of the objectives for Activating Positive Peace in Nigeria, Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter in partnership with The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotary Positive Peace Activators, and Ashoka, facilitated a 3day (28th – 30th April 2026) certified Specialize Positive Peace Training Workshop programme.

The capacity building intervention was designed to enhance the knowledge of Rotary and Rotaract Club Presidents, President Elects, Peace Chairs, Community Service Directors, and Peace Practitioners in Nigeria to improve the quality of Rotary-led service peace projects across Rotary Districts in Nigeria.

The first module of the 2026 Specialized Positive Peace Training Workshop was led by Rotarian Emeka Iloegbunam, who introduced the concept of positive peace, explaining that positive peace refers to the attitudes, institutions, and structures that enables sustainable peace, development and equity. He outlined the eight pillars of positive peace including well-functioning government, equitable resource distribution, acceptance of others' rights, good relations with neighbors, free flow of information, high human capital, and low corruption levels, and concluded with a call to action for participants to identify which of the eight pillars of positive peace are most relevant to their contexts and develop concrete projects to reinforce the pillar.

The second module was presented by Rotarian Master Dicks Mfune, on community needs assessment. He explained that assessments help identify strengths, weaknesses, needs, and assets in a community, which are essential for effective project planning and sustainability. Rotarian Dr. Anjana Maitra presented comprehensive modules on gender mainstreaming, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and do no harm (DNH) principles in project delivery. She explained the importance of moving these concepts from side activities to core components of peacebuilding projects, emphasizing that gender and other inclusivity indices/ deliverables should be integrated throughout all project components rather than treated as a separate component.

Mrs. Chimene Chetty from Ashoka Southern Africa presented a module on project design, implementation, and theory of change; covering key concepts including inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact. She explained the importance of understanding context, testing assumptions, and building sustainability into peacebuilding projects. The session included interactive elements where participants reflected on why peace is needed and what change they hope to see in their communities. Chimene also discussed Ashoka's approach to change-making and invited participants to connect with the organization for potential collaboration.

Day 3 ended with trainings on collaboration, stakeholder mapping, and monitoring and evaluation for Rotary peacebuilding projects. The sessions were led by Assistant Governor Emeka Iloegbunam and Past Assistant Governor Charles Essen, who covered key concepts including the RACI matrix for project accountability, the five pillars of effective collaboration (shared purpose, clarity of roles, trust, open communication, and accountability), and the importance of monitoring and evaluation in demonstrating project impact. The facilitators walked participants through the process of uploading projects to the Rotary Service Project Center, emphasizing how the platform helps showcase Club activities globally and attract potential partners and donors.
Several participants asked questions about uploading global grant projects and searching for existing projects on the platform, with the facilitators providing guidance on the proper procedures and differences between the Grant Center and Service Project Center.

Many thanks to partner Rotary International Nigeria Districts (9111, 9112, 9126, 9127, 9141 and 9142), Rotarians, Rotaractors and Rotary Associates. Special appreciation and recognition of The Rotarians and Ashoka Change Maker Facilitators, Executives, and members of the Rotary Action Group for Peace – Nigeria Chapter for enabling and supporting this intervention.

Please click the below links to watch the training recordings:
Day 1: https://youtu.be/pg-cdZOCgz0
Day 2: https://youtu.be/33HnmHd_j4w
Day 2B: https://youtu.be/Aa5uEnaoY2U
Day 3: https://youtu.be/prDqxO468pc

Together, PEACE IS POSSIBLE!

Rtn. (Dr.) Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo
* National Chairman, Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter
* Technical Adviser, Rotary Action Group For Peace

15/05/2026

The Board of Directors of the Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter humbly thank your distinguished selves for making out time to share fellowship with us on Sunday, 10th May 2026.

The bi-weekly fellowship of the Chapter was called to order at 7:10pm Nigerian time, and had senior Rotary leaders, local and international Rotarians, Rotaractors and guests in attendance.

See below Meeting Summary

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The RAGFP Nigeria Chapter held its bi-weekly meeting on 10th May 2026, chaired by Pietro, with participants from multiple Nigerian States and Districts.
• The Rotary year is winding down; leadership transitions and handovers are imminent across Districts.
• Rotarian Ibimina Daminabo Amachree was celebrated for receiving her Doctor of Philosophy degree.
• Ten individuals were announced as the inaugural Rotary Nigeria Positive Peace Icons, to be recognized at the District 9127 conference all-white party on Friday.
• Three signature programs were reviewed: the Rotary Election Observation Mission (EOM), the Four Walls and Peace Program, and the National Community Violence Reduction Program.
• The African Peace Institute (API) free training registration is ongoing; members were strongly encouraged to register.
• Gombe State is proactively addressing pre-election violence and hate speech through stakeholder engagement and sensitization.
• Edo State is hosting the District 9141 conference, where RAGFP will have a booth for visibility and outreach.
• The Specialized Positive Peace Training Workshop's final module was rescheduled to Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 11am due to the Facilitator's illness.

DISCUSSED TOPICS:

1. OPENING, WELCOME, AND HOUSEKEEPING
The meeting was called to order by Pietro after a pre-meeting happy hour. National Communications Director led the Rotary Grace and delivered housekeeping rules, reminding participants to mute when not speaking, use the chat box for pleasantries and questions, and remain courteous and concise.
• Details
o Pietro: Welcomed all participants from six Nigerian districts, noting the meeting would cover state coordinator updates, signature programs, and the Positive Peace Icons recognition.
o Dangulbi: Delivered the Rotary Grace and housekeeping rules on behalf of the absent National Secretary.
• Conclusion
o Meeting commenced with full housekeeping protocols observed.

2. CELEBRATION OF ROTARIAN IBIMINA DAMINABO AMACHREE'S PHD
Pietro invited all participants to unmute and congratulate Rotarian Ibimina Damenaba Machiri, Rivers State Peace Coordinator and District Chair of RAGFP, on her conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
• Details
o Pietro: Announced the achievement and led the group in applause.
o Multiple participants including Ire, Chinedu, Rtn. Dr. Ibadat Ranti, Maureen, Jane, Rotn. Glorious, and Innocent: Offered congratulations verbally and via chat.
• Conclusion
o The group celebrated the achievement collectively.

3. RECOGNITION AND REMARKS FROM STATE COORDINATORS AND EXECUTIVES
Pietro invited state peace coordinators and executives to deliver welcome remarks and updates.
• Details
o Dangulbi (National Communications Director): Reiterated that lack of violence does not equal absolute peace and called on members to continue working for peaceful coexistence.
o Rtn. Evelyn (Interstate Peace Coordinator / Edo State): Thanked members for their commitment and called for continued strength in impacting lives.
o Luqman (Kaduna State Peace Coordinator): Welcomed members and urged continued steadfast commitment to peace.
o OLORI BERNITHA (Lagos State Peace Co-coordinator): Welcomed all participants and acknowledged the work done and yet to be done in the Rotary year.
o PAG Kingsley (Cross River State Coordinator): Welcomed members and expressed hope for continued collaborative efforts.
o Ismail (Rotaract Assistant Liaison Director): Expressed pleasure at being present and hoped for more youthful engagement in peacebuilding.
• Conclusion
o All state coordinators reaffirmed commitment to peacebuilding as the Rotary year winds down.

4. STATE-LEVEL UPDATES FROM PEACE COORDINATORS
Edo State
• Details
o Rtn. Evelyn: Announced that Edo State is hosting the District 9141 conference. Government officials and community leaders will be in attendance, providing an opportunity to advocate for the Peace Project and Violence Reduction Program. A RAGFP booth will be set up at the conference.
• Conclusion
o Members were encouraged to visit the RAGFP booth at the District 9141 conference in Benin.

Cross River State
• Details
o PAG Kingsley: Acknowledged the Rotary year is winding down and that he has been occupied with key state matters. Efforts are ongoing to engage stakeholders and grow membership. He noted that Cross River needs increased membership and participation.
• Conclusion
o Cross River State to continue stakeholder visits and membership drives into the next Rotary year.

Delta State
• Details
o Mfon: Acknowledged that Delta State has been relatively inactive ("comatose") as the year winds down. Noted that the Rivers State District Chair has organized a RAGFP booth at the Benin conference, which Delta State looks forward to participating in.
• Conclusion
o Delta State to participate in the District conference booth display.

Kaduna State
• Details
o Luqman: Reported that an NGO focused on menstrual poverty for young girls invited RAGFP to join a sensitization session on Saturday, 16th, at 7AM, and requested partnership and pad donations for their pad bank.
• Conclusion
o Pietro suggested leveraging this avenue to amplify messages on sexual and gender-based violence and girl child protection.

FCT (Abuja)
• Details
o Rtn. Dr. Ibadat Ranti: Acknowledged that no meetings have been held in a while in Abuja. A pending project remains unexecuted. Apologized and expressed hope to organize one or two activities before the end of the Rotary year.
• Conclusion
o Pietro expressed concern about the delayed project given only six weeks remain in the Rotary year, and indicated a follow-up meeting in Abuja would be held soon.

Gombe State
• Details
o Rotn. Aderinto: Reported that Gombe State held meetings during the week to address inflammatory political language ahead of elections. Plans include writing letters to political parties, security agencies, the state government, NURTW, artisans, and visiting prisons to record testimonies of those imprisoned due to political violence.
• Conclusion
o Pietro commended the proactive approach and recommended adding student unions, universities, tertiary institutions, and the Broadcasting Commission to the list of stakeholders to be engaged.

5. UPDATE ON SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Rotary Election Observation Mission (EOM) – 2027
• Details
o Pietro: Recalled the maiden 2023 EOM, the first time Rotary observed a Country election. The initiative was well-received, featured in Rotary International's February 2025 magazine, and widely shared on social media. A proposal and reminder mail have been sent to Rotary International for scaling, and participating in the 2027 edition. The target is for 1,000 Rotarian observers, an increase from the previous 150 observers in 2023. Funding support and grants are being sought to cover training, logistics, and other resources.
o Dr Easy: Raised a concern that in 2023, the Ogun State team was not recognized at INEC despite registration, and spent hours without being able to participate. Requested that letters be sent to all INEC state offices in advance to prevent recurrence.
o Pietro: Clarified that the issue was an administrative challenge on INEC's part regarding the movement of sensitive observer materials, not a registration failure. Highlighting that few other States experienced same, but Cross River and Lagos State eventually resolved theirs; while Ogun State could not. He however expressed hope that the issue would not recur in 2027.
• Conclusion
o Proposal submitted to RI for 2027 EOM; awaiting feedback.
o Target of 1,000 Rotarian observers set for 2027.
o Administrative coordination with INEC to be improved.

Four Walls and Peace Program
• Details
o Pietro: Described this as a specialized peace education program in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, targeting Interact Clubs and Rotaractors, etc; covering democracy, good governance, human rights, and multiculturalism.
• Conclusion
o Program development ongoing; findings from the 2023 EOM informed its design.

National Community Violence Reduction Program
• Details
o Pietro: Described the program as being developed and implemented in partnership with the Office of the National Security Advisor. A key stakeholder conference is planned for this month, designed to align the mandates of relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) — including Humanitarian Affairs, Defense, Interior, Justice, Women Affairs, Youth Development, and Foreign Affairs — with the program's objectives. Pre-conference engagements with identified MDAs are underway.
• Conclusion
o Conference scheduling is being balanced against Rotary District conference calendars to avoid clashes.

6. CAPACITY BUILDING: SPECIALIZED POSITIVE PEACE TRAINING WORKSHOP
• Details
o Pietro: Announced that the final module of the 2026 Specialized Positive Peace Training Workshop, which was supposed to conclude the previous Friday, was postponed due to a facilitator's illness. The rescheduled date is Tuesday, 12th May 2026, at 11 AM. The module will be facilitated by a high-ranking officer from the Ashoka organization.
• Conclusion
o All registered participants were strongly urged not to miss the final module on Tuesday at 11 AM.

7. AFRICAN PEACE INSTITUTE (API) TRAINING REGISTRATION
• Details
o Pietro: Strongly encouraged all active members to register for the free African Peacebuilding Institute (API) training courses, which include: Principles of Conflict Transformation, Diversity and Social Inclusion, Climate Change and Peacebuilding, Emergency Preparedness and Response Teams, Trauma Awareness and Reconciliation, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Digital Peacebuilding, and Gender Peacebuilding. Each course is weekly (approximately 2 hours per day, 4 weeks for 4 certifications). Certificates are globally recognized. So-far 38 active members have already been endorsed; the target is 100. Rotaractors are endorsed for free regardless of membership status. Rotarians must be active members to receive a recommendation letter.
o Chinedu: Asked whether registering for four courses simultaneously was permissible. Pietro confirmed it is fine and advised that if unable to manage all four, participants can unsubscribe from individual courses on the opening day.
o Agnes Okereke: Requested the registration link to be reshared.
o Pietro: Scanned the participant list and called out several members who had not yet registered, including Rtn. Evelyn, Jane Makama, Luqman, Rtn. Dr. Ibadat Ranti, Rotn. Aderinto, and others.
o Rtn. Mfon-ete: Shared the API registration link in the chat.
• Conclusion
o API registration link to be reshared on the active member platform after the meeting.
o Members who need recommendation letters should contact the chapter privately.

8. ROTARY NIGERIA POSITIVE PEACE ICONS RECOGNITION
• Details
o Pietro: Announced the ten inaugural Rotary Nigeria Positive Peace Icons, to be recognized at the District 9127 conference all-white party on Friday
• Conclusion
o Awardees who cannot attend in person may send a representative to receive the award on their behalf.
o The recognition program was designed to mobilize funding for national peacebuilding initiatives.

9. PROJECT STATISTICS – ONGOING AND UPCOMING PROJECTS
• Details
o Pietro: Reported that 54 community projects have been completed to date (up by 1 from the previous count, with the 2026 Specialized Positive Peace Training Workshop added). Grassroots interventions have covered 15 out of 36 states and the FCT. Ongoing projects include the Positive Peace Builder Club establishment. Upcoming projects include the API training and the key stakeholder conference.
• Conclusion
o More work is needed to expand coverage to the remaining underserved states.

10. MEMBERSHIP KITS AND CERTIFICATES
• Details
o Dangulbi: Raised that he has not received his RAGFP membership kit since 2022. Pietro clarified that five kits were sent to Sokoto State and are held by Rotariana Asabe; was directed to contact her.
o Simi: Raised that she has not received her kit or certificates for over two years. Pietro clarified that the Plateau State coordinator organized a distribution event where over 10 members received their kits; Simi had not attended due to bereavement at the time. Pietro directed her to follow up with the Plateau State coordinator.
• Conclusion
o Dangulbi to contact Rotarian Asabe for his kit in Sokoto.
o Simi to follow up with the Plateau State coordinator for her kit and certificates.

11. ANNUAL DUES RENEWAL REMINDER
• Details
o Pietro: Reminded members that the Rotary year ends next month and urged timely renewal of annual dues to sustain the Chapter's operations and planned programs.
• Conclusion
o Members encouraged to renew dues promptly and to participate actively at state branch level.
13. Motion for Adjournment and Closing Remarks
• Details
o Dangulbi: Moved the motion for adjournment.
o Rtn Olukemi: Seconded the motion.
o Ire: Delivered the final remarks, toasting to the betterment of humanity, good health, and peace in communities and the world over.
o Pietro: Officially closed the meeting and thanked all participants.
• Conclusion
o Meeting adjourned. Next meeting in two weeks.

TOGETHER, PEACE IS POSSIBLE!!!

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Yours in Rotary Service,

Rtn. (Dr.) Pietro Uzochukwu Macleo
* National Chairman, Rotary Action Group for Peace - Nigeria Chapter
* Technical Adviser, Rotary Action Group For Peace
* Contact: [email protected]

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