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CIRDDOC, CYDI Lead Call for Women’s Leadership as Key Strategy to Prevent Conflict-Related SGBV in Imo Communities

By: Harriet C. Ijeomah To reduce the growing risk of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence in crisis-prone communities across Nigeria, the Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) Nigeria, in partnership with the Community and Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) Funded by Ford Foundation, held a two-day capacity-building workshop for state and non-state actors in Imo […]

Mbano Big Family Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Youth Summit, Inspires Young People to Take Action

By Olivia Rufus| Owerri, Imo State | November 8, 2025 The Mbano Big Family, a community-based youth development organization in Imo State, celebrated its 5th anniversary with the Mbano Youth 5.0 Summit, a vibrant gathering of young leaders, educators, and development advocates held in Owerri, Imo State. This year’s summit, themed “The 21st Century Mbano […]

CIRDDOC, CYDI Host Validate Baseline Report on Conflict-Related SGBV In Imo

By Harriet Ijeomah The wave of insecurity that swept across Nigeria’s Southeast since 2021 sparked by separatist agitations, violent enforcement of sit-at-home orders, Farmer herders clash, kidnapping, rising cult and militia activity and others has deepened fears about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in communities caught in conflict. On Monday, 8 September 2025, the Civil […]

Imo NOA Flags Off Nationwide Sensitisation on Policies, Security, and National Values 

By Harriet Ijeomah The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off its third-quarter nationwide enlightenment campaign aimed at deepening public understanding of government policies, national values, security awareness, and disaster preparedness. The exercise was formally launched on September 4 at the agency’s conference hall in Owerri, Imo State, as part of a coordinated campaign running […]

YOSEMA Provides Shelter, Medical Aid for Flood Victims in Yobe

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) says it is working with local authorities and humanitarian partners to ensure the safe relocation and recovery of families displaced by recent flooding in Garin Kolo. In a statement on Thursday, the agency announced that 32 temporary shelters have been erected, alongside 10 emergency latrines and a water […]

AFA Trains Umuokanne Women as Community Peace and Security Agents

By Harriet Ijeomah In continuation of its community awareness campaign on the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) for Women, Peace, and Security, Alliances for Africa (AfA), with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), has intensified sensitization efforts across Imo State to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. On August 18, over 100 […]