Society for Peace Studies and Practice

Society for Peace Studies and Practice The emergence of a professional platform for synergic relationships focused on sustainable peace and development (in Africa)

The Society for Peace Studies and Practice, SPSP, is a civil society body that seeks to integrate peace scholarship and practice as a way of advancing the development of the culture of peace. SPSP provides a collaborative space for peace scholars and practitioners from various areas of specialization to creatively share and synthesize ideas and experiences as a way of evolving a more holistic appr

oach to the understanding and practice of peace. Sustainable peace, the goal of multi-level intervention, has been elusive in Africa partly because efforts of state and civil society actors in the quest for peace have not been coalesced into the type of leveling focus that could serve to coordinate and translate these diverse peace actions into unified achievement. Consequently, the field of peace and conflict studies and practice in Africa has been defined more by unfruitful competition than by a productive collaboration between peace scholars and conflict management practitioners. SPSP, an initiative that emerged from discourse between scholars and practitioners on the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, was formed in 2005 to meet this challenge. The absence of constructive symbiosis between the contemplative work and findings of peace scholars and the experience of peace practitioners whose engagements are more prone to field interventions portends the possibility of their efforts being contentious rather than complimentary. It is a truism that peace scholars need the experience of the practitioners for honing their context-specific analyses; the practitioners equally need the scientific insight, as well as familiarity with current findings in relation to best peace practice that research provides. SPSP aims to maximize the largely untapped potentials inherent in the integration of peace study and practice through actions such as joint-project designs, joint facilitation of operational strategies in programmes, joint monitoring and evaluations, and other myriad opportunities that a creative cooperation between peace scholars and practitioners will lend to the quest of transforming conflict energies emerging from inevitable and often violent social interactions in contemporary Africa to peace resources.

The 19th International Conference and General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has conclude...
28/11/2025

The 19th International Conference and General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has concluded, and the electoral committee, led by Benjamin Ibientoye, has announced the newly elected national leadership.

The following distinguished members have been elected to lead the Society:

- President: Prof Benjamin Aluko, fspsp
- Vice President, North: Dr. Muhammad Kudu Abubakar, fspsp
- Vice President South: Prof Chubuzor Nwobueze, fspsp
- Secretary General: Dr. John Tor Tsuwa fspsp
- Assistant Secretary General: Ms Simiat Abaru, mspsp
- Publicity Secretary: Mr Bode Ojomu, mspsp
- Treasurer: Dr. Shehu Hashim, mspsp
- Financial Secretary: Mrs Bimbo Alabi, mspsp

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The 19th International Conference and General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has concluded, and the electoral committee, led by Benjamin Ibientoye, has announced the newly elected national leadership.

18th International Conference and AGM Announcement!The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in collaboration wi...
05/03/2024

18th International Conference and AGM Announcement!

The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in collaboration with the Nigerian Defence Academy presents its 18th International Conference and General Assembly.

See attached fliers for more details.

Thank you.

SPSP Loses The Chairman, Body Of Fellows (BoF) General Oladeinde Jones Arogbofa(Rtd).
10/02/2024

SPSP Loses The Chairman, Body Of Fellows (BoF) General Oladeinde Jones Arogbofa(Rtd).

Gen (Rtd) Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa Phd., fspsp, Passes On

Recently, the National Working Committee of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), under the leadership of M...
24/01/2024

Recently, the National Working Committee of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), under the leadership of Mr. Nathaniel Msen Awuapila fspsp formally conducted the office handover ceremony to the Body of Fellows and the International Institute for Peace Research and Practice.

This is to facilitate the operations and activities of these bodies as they work towards achieving our general objectives and goals.

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The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) is a Not-for-Profit organisation that promotes non-violent approach to conflict resolution

Earlier this week Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Prof. S.E. Bogoro _fspsp,_ presented to H.E. Ambassador Fatima Sa'ad...
25/11/2023

Earlier this week Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Prof. S.E. Bogoro _fspsp,_ presented to H.E. Ambassador Fatima Sa'ad Abubakar _fspsp,_ the Fellowship plaque.

Amb. Fatima Sa'ad Abubakar became a Fellow of SPSP in 2019 and she is a member of the BOT; on November 21, 2023, during the Inaugural Fellows Convening at Denis Hotel, Abuja, she was appointed to also serve as the Vice Chairman Board of Fellows; the BOT Chairman presented the plaque while the President witnessed the presentation (off camera).

We congratulate our Mummy Fatima and wish her all the best in her distinguished service to SPSP and the African society.

21/11/2023

Theme: Peace Studies, Peace Practice in a Changing World Order: models, Experiences, interventions, and Prospects. DAY 2: FELLOWSHIP INVESTITURE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE & INAUGURAL BODY OF FELLOWS CONVENING OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE

17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICEPeace Studies, Peace Practice in a Changing W...
21/11/2023

17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE

Peace Studies, Peace Practice in a Changing World Order: models, Experiences, interventions, and Prospects.

DAY 2: FELLOWSHIP INVESTITURE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE & INAUGURAL BODY OF FELLOWS CONVENING OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE

When: Nov 21, 2023 08:00 AM West Central Africa

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcO6rrjMuHNY2Zfh2YTFLWEvsp7rnTIMT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Theme: Peace Studies, Peace Practice in a Changing World Order: models, Experiences, interventions, and Prospects. DAY 2: FELLOWSHIP INVESTITURE OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE & INAUGURAL BODY OF FELLOWS CONVENING OF THE SOCIETY FOR PEACE STUDIES AND PRACTICE

It's just ten (10) days to our conference and we are looking forward to having you fully participate in the conference. ...
10/11/2023

It's just ten (10) days to our conference and we are looking forward to having you fully participate in the conference.

We are glad to share with you the e-flier for this conference detailing our experienced keynote speaker and Distinguished guests of honour.

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