News update on peace corps of nigeria

Here's a news update on the Peace Corps of Nigeria:

Recent Developments:

  1. Peace Corps of Nigeria gets new Director-General: On February 24, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed a new Director-General for the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Ambassador Dickson Akoh. Akoh, a retired diplomat, takes over from the former Director-General, Ambassador Nuhu Ribadu.
  2. Peace Corps trains 1,000 volunteers in conflict resolution: In January 2023, the Peace Corps of Nigeria trained 1,000 volunteers in conflict resolution and peacebuilding skills. The training aimed to equip the volunteers with the necessary skills to promote peace and stability in their communities.
  3. Peace Corps launches community development projects: The Peace Corps of Nigeria has launched several community development projects across the country, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. The projects aim to improve the lives of Nigerians and promote sustainable development.
  4. Peace Corps partners with UNICEF on education project: In December 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria partnered with UNICEF to launch an education project aimed at improving access to quality education for out-of-school children in Nigeria.
  5. Peace Corps trains 500 youth in entrepreneurship: In November 2022, the Peace Corps of Nigeria trained 500 youth in entrepreneurship and small business management skills. The training aimed to empower the youth with the necessary skills to start their own businesses and create jobs.

Challenges:

  1. Funding challenges: The Peace Corps of Nigeria has been facing funding challenges, which have hindered its ability to implement its programs and projects effectively.
  2. Security concerns: The Peace Corps of Nigeria has been facing security challenges, particularly in the north-east region of the country, where its volunteers have been attacked and kidnapped.
  3. Corruption allegations: The Peace Corps of Nigeria has been accused of corruption, with allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of funds.

Recent Quotes:

  1. "We are committed to promoting peace and stability in Nigeria, and we will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal." - Ambassador Dickson Akoh, Director-General, Peace Corps of Nigeria.
  2. "The Peace Corps of Nigeria is a vital institution that plays a critical role in promoting peace and development in our country. We will continue to support its efforts." - President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Peace Corps of Nigeria gets new Director-General" - The Punch, February 25, 2023
  2. "Peace Corps trains 1,000 volunteers in conflict resolution" - The Guardian, January 28, 2023
  3. "Peace Corps launches community development projects" - Leadership, January 15, 2023
  4. "Peace Corps partners with UNICEF on education project" - Daily Trust, December 20, 2022
  5. "Peace Corps trains 500 youth in entrepreneurship" - The Nation, November 25, 2022