Latest new about peace corps of nigeria
Here are some of the latest news and updates about the Peace Corps of Nigeria:
Recent Appointments
- In October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed a new Director-General for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which is the parent organization of the Peace Corps of Nigeria. The new DG is Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim.
- In August 2022, the Federal Government appointed a new Chairman for the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Mr. Hamza Adamu.
Peace Corps Activities
- In September 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria launched a campaign to promote peace and unity in the country. The campaign, tagged "Peace Corps Nigeria: Building a United Nigeria", aims to promote national unity and cohesion among Nigerians.
- In August 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria partnered with the Nigerian Army to promote peace and security in the country. The partnership aims to provide training and capacity building for Peace Corps members to enable them to effectively contribute to national security.
Challenges
- In October 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria faced a major challenge when some of its members were attacked by unknown gunmen in Kaduna State. The attack resulted in the death of one Peace Corps member and the injury of several others.
- In August 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria faced a funding crisis, which led to a reduction in its activities and operations. The organization has been calling on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding to enable it to carry out its mandate effectively.
Reforms
- In September 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria launched a reform agenda aimed at improving its operations and effectiveness. The reform agenda includes the establishment of a new governing board, the introduction of a new curriculum for Peace Corps members, and the implementation of a new system of accountability and transparency.
- In August 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria launched a new strategy aimed at promoting peace and security in the country. The strategy, tagged "Peace Corps Nigeria: A Strategy for Peace and Security", aims to promote peace and security in the country through community-based initiatives and partnerships with other organizations.
International Cooperation
- In October 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Peace Corps to promote peace and development in the country. The MoU aims to promote cooperation and collaboration between the two organizations in areas such as peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community development.
- In August 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria partnered with the European Union to promote peace and security in the country. The partnership aims to provide training and capacity building for Peace Corps members to enable them to effectively contribute to national security.
These are some of the latest news and updates about the Peace Corps of Nigeria. The organization continues to play an important role in promoting peace and development in the country, and it is expected to continue to face challenges and opportunities in the coming years.