“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” — Benjamin Franklin True change begins within us. At @bbforpeace, we believe that building a #peaceful world starts with the choices we make every day — choosing discipline over destructive habits, understanding over hatred, kindness over conflict, and unity over division. As you venture into this new week, we encourage you to: 📌 Challenge yourself to grow. 📌 Be a source of #peace in your community. 📌 Choose love, respect, and compassion. 📌 Strive to become a better version of yourself every single day. Remember, peace is not just the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, empathy, and mutual respect. Every positive action, no matter how small, can inspire a greater change. Let us work on ourselves, stand for peace, and build a world where everyone can thrive. Because a better world begins with a better us! Wishing you all a peaceful, beautiful, and fulfilling new week. #Yes2Peace #PeopleBuildingPeace #MondayMotivation

𝐁𝐁𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 This week, @bbforpeace participated in the Northwest Climate Summit, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (Northwest), Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The summit aimed to strengthen governance and accountability in the implementation of climate programmes across the Northwest region. A major highlight of the event was the launch of three initiatives: the Northwest Climate Academy, the Northwest Climate Fund, and the Northwest Climate Investment Marketplace. Key discussions during the summit included the following: Innovation, Technology and Disaster Management: The panel explored recommendations for the curriculum of the Northwest Climate Academy, including opportunities for climate entrepreneurship in the region and training students in quality data generation. Discussions also emphasised the need to extend the benefits of the three initiatives to grassroots communities and outlined strategies for developing bankable projects capable of attracting funding. Investment Readiness: The panel examined the conditions necessary to attract investment in climate initiatives. It also encouraged states to domesticate and implement relevant national climate policies and international commitments to which Nigeria is a party, as well as establish state-level climate funds to support climate action. The summit provided a valuable opportunity for BBFORPEACE to engage with strategic stakeholders, exchange insights, and share the impact report of our ‘Northwest Climate Peace Hubs: A Climate Security Approach to Conflict Prevention’ project, implemented in partnership with @UNDPNigeria and the Embassy of Norway in Nigeria. #NWCS #ClimateChampion #ClimateSummit #PeopleBuildingPeace

📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺(𝗣/𝗖𝘃𝗲) Themed: Shaping Narratives and Strengthening Resilience: Strategic Communication for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in West Africa Date:November 3–4, 2026 Location:Abuja, Nigeria Are you a civil society practitioner working in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, or the prevention and countering of violent extremism in West Africa? This is an opportunity to strengthen your skills, exchange experiences, and contribute to building more peaceful and resilient communities across the region! As extremist narratives, misinformation, and digital influence continue to shape the peace and security landscape in West Africa, civil society organisations have a critical role to play in promoting credible peace narratives, strengthening community resilience, and countering harmful messages. @bbforpeace, in partnership with @wapsed_official, @CORNWestAfrica, with support from @gppac, and @DutchMFA invites applications from experienced civil society practitioners across West Africa for a two-day regional training designed to build practical skills in strategic communication for P/CVE. Why Participate? This training will provide a platform for regional knowledge exchange, peer learning, and collaboration. Participants will contribute to developing practical P/CVE communication approaches and strengthening a regional community of practice dedicated to promoting peace and countering violent extremism. What You Will Gain Selected participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in: 📌Understanding extremist narratives and their influence on communities. 📌Analysing audiences, information ecosystems, and trusted messengers. 📌Developing credible alternative narratives and positive peace messaging. 📌Addressing misinformation, harmful rumours, and emerging digital risks. 📌Strengthening community resilience through strategic communication. 📌Designing practical communication interventions for preventing and countering violent extremism. Apply here: bit.ly/4B1IpNJ Application deadline: 23 October 2026 Join us in shaping narratives that promote peace, strengthen trust, and build resilient communities across West Africa! #PeopleBuildingPeace

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇, 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘(𝐘𝐏𝐒) 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐈: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 Who protects young people, and how can we make protection systems work for everyone? @bbforpeace, in partnership with @cofpnigeria, supported by @ng_youthfund, is convening its second series of online policy dialogues to amplify diverse voices and generate practical recommendations for a policy paper on youth and peacebuilding. Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Time: 2PM Lagos Time Venue: Zoom (See the flier for more details) The dialogue seeks to explore the protection challenges facing young people in Nigeria and identify practical, inclusive, and policy-driven solutions to address them. It will examine how protection systems can better respond to the realities of young people affected by conflict, displacement, marginalisation, gender-based violence, climate-related insecurity and the criminal justice system. We invite young peacebuilders, policymakers, youth-led organisations, civil society actors, traditional and religious leaders, researchers, and other stakeholders to participate in the second series of its Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Policy Dialogues, focusing on the Protection Pillar. The dialogue aims to identify gaps in existing protection policies and mechanisms, generate actionable recommendations, strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, and contribute to the development of a policy paper that advances the implementation of Nigeria's National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security. We believe young people should not only be recognised as individuals requiring protection but also as active partners in shaping the policies and systems that keep them safe. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1M7s… #Youth4Peace #NigeriaYouthFuturesFund #TheNigeriaWeWant

Peace is not achieved by controlling nations, but mastering our thoughts. - John Harricharan True peace begins within. It’s not about borders, governments, or power, it’s about the quiet strength of the mind. When we learn to master our thoughts, we free ourselves from anger, fear, and division. Nations may rise and fall, but the human spirit remains unshaken when it is rooted in inner peace. As we commence this new week, @bbforpeace would like to remind you that the greatest battles are not fought on the outside, but within. Every time we choose compassion over conflict, understanding over judgment, and calm over chaos, we contribute to a world where #peace is possible. Remember: mastering our thoughts is the first step to mastering our world. Wishing you a #peaceful and productive week ahead. #Yes2Peace #HappyNewWeek #PeopleBuildingPeace #MondayMotivation

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🎉 A new Friday, another reason to be grateful! This week may have come with its challenges, but we’re still standing, still hopeful, and still committed to making the world a better place. At @bbforpeace, we’re stepping into the weekend with grateful hearts and a renewed commitment to building a world where #peace thrives, love leads, and every voice matters. As you enjoy your Friday, remember: you don’t have to change the whole world to make a difference. One act of kindness, one #peaceful choice, one helping hand can start a ripple of change. Let’s make kindness our habit and peace our lifestyle! From all of us at BBFORPEACE, we wish you a peaceful, refreshing, and beautiful weekend. #TGIF #PeopleBuildingPeace

At @bbforpeace, every smile tells a story of connection, learning, and hope. Participants at the 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 organsied by @bbforpeace, in conjunction with @gppac, @laclacnetwork, @wapsedofficial, with support from @DutchMFA learned from one another, engaged in meaningful conversations, built new networks, and shared moments of joy throughout the meeting. Beyond the discussions and ideas, the smiles captured the spirit of #peace—connecting people, building relationships, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. Because sometimes, a smile is where peace begins. #PreWAPSeD2027 #PeopleBuildingPeace

𝐁𝐁𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 From 29-30 September 2026, @bbforpeace, the regional secretariat of @gppac in West Africa, in collaboration with @laclacnetwork, @wapsed official organsied a Two-Day Review and Strategic Meeting on the West Africa Peace and Security Landscape. The two-day strategic stakeholders served as a reflection, accountability, learning and strategic planning platform. It brought together selected stakeholders who participated in and contributed to #WAPSeD2025 and other relevant partners to critically assess its achievements and limitations, examine progress on the recommendations and jointly develop the strategic direction for WAPSeD 2027. The goal of this timely meeting was to establish a structured follow-up and learning process that assesses progress since WAPSeD 2025, documents successes and challenges, strengthens accountability and collaboration among peace and security actors, and also generate evidence-based priorities for WAPSeD 2027. BBFORPEACE reaffirms its commitment to advancing sustainable peace, security, accountability, and inclusive collaboration across West Africa. #PreWAPSeD2027 #PeopleBuildingPeace

“There are two ways to be. One is at war with reality and the other is at peace.” - Byron Katie Every day, we have a choice: to fight everything we cannot control, or to accept reality, find our strength within it, and choose #peace. Peace doesn’t mean giving up. It means refusing to let anger, fear, disappointment, or circumstances control who we become. At @bbforpeace, we believe peace begins within and from there, it can spread to our families, communities, and the world. This new week, we encourage you to: Choose peace. Choose healing. Choose hope. Because a #peaceful world begins with peaceful hearts. Wishing you a peaceful and productive week ahead! #MondayMotivation #PeopleBuildingPeace

“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” – Dalai Lama Peace is more than the silence of conflict. It is kindness in our words, compassion in our actions, forgiveness in our hearts, and the courage to see the humanity in one another. If we want a peaceful world, we must begin with ourselves. As we commence this new week, @bbforpeace wishes that we: Let compassion guide us. Let kindness unite us. Let peace live within us and flow into our communities. Together, let’s build a world where #peace is not just a dream, but a daily choice. Be the peace you wish to see in the world. Do have a #peaceful and fruitful week ahead. #HappyNewWeek #Yes2Peace #PeopleBuildingPeace #MondayMotivation

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞: 𝐒𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐁𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 As the world marks the 2026 #InternationalPeaceDay, we are happy to walk you through our strategic plan 2026-2030. This Strategic Plan was developed through an inclusive and institutionally owned process involving internal reflection, stakeholder consultations, document review, institutional assessment, and a one-day validation process. It reflects both @bbforpeace's experience and its ambition to grow as a youth-led, women-centred, community-rooted, and policy-engaged peacebuilding institution with national depth in Nigeria and growing regional relevance in West Africa. This is one of our ways of investing in #peace. We kindly invite you to check it out in full! Click the link below to read/download it. bbforpeace.org/reports/strat… We remain grateful to @AUEUYouthLab for providing us with the technical support to #InvestInPeace! #AUEUYouthLab #PeopleBuildingPeace #LeaveNoOneBehind

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 “𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞” 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐭. At @bbforpeace, we believe that women are rewriting the rules of conflict resolution, leading communities out of crisis, and proving that peace is not passive, it is power! From grassroots organisers to global negotiators, women are not waiting for a seat at the table they are building new tables. We hereby call on all stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric. Invest in women’s leadership, protect their rights in conflict, and ensure they are at the decision-making tables where #peace is forged! #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #PeopleBuildingPeace #LeaveNoOneBehind

𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬. Young people are already navigating the tensions, inequalities and conflicts shaping our communities. We see what is happening. We live with the consequences. And we are also building practical responses. Youth, Peace and Security means moving beyond symbolic inclusion to 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — in conversations, decisions and actions that affect our lives. At @bbforpeace, we believe young people should have the space, resources and trust to contribute to peacebuilding in ways that reflect the realities of their communities. Because peace is not only about the absence of violence; it is about who gets heard, who gets included, and who gets to shape what comes next. #Youth4Peace #PeopleBuildingPeace #TheNigeriaWeWant #LeaveNoOneBehind

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 As part of efforts to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2026, on 18 September 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, @bbforpeace, in collaboration with Africa Women Summit (AWS), Engage Empower Educate Initiative (EEI) and other partners, convened the International Peace Summit (IPS) 2026, bringing together peace practitioners, women leaders, faith leaders, civil society actors, policymakers, and community influencers from across Africa. At the Summit, BBFORPEACE hosted a panel on “Advancing Youth, Peace and Security in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges,” placing young people at the centre of conversations on sustainable peace. The discussion highlighted the following priorities: ✨Localising YPS Policies: Translating national action plans into meaningful, actionable outcomes at the grassroots. ✨Sustained Investment: Providing long-term funding, mentorship, and capacity-building for youth-led peace initiatives. ✨Community Resilience: Addressing structural barriers while ensuring young peacebuilders are protected, supported, and empowered on the front lines. As we commemorate #InternationalDayOfPeace, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing Youth, Peace and Security and strengthening locally led pathways to lasting peace across Nigeria and Africa. #PeopleBuildingPeace #InternationalPeaceDay2026 #PeaceDay2026 #LeaveNoOneBehind

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚! @bbforpeace was honoured to participate as a panelist at the International Youth Day 2026, during the National Youth Security and Peacebuilding Initiative organised by the @PoliceNG. The event brought together young people, security stakeholders, civil society organisations, and other key actors to explore practical pathways for strengthening youth participation in peacebuilding, security, and national development. During the panel session, our representative contributed to discussions on: “Building a Secure, Inclusive, and Innovative Digital Future for Nigeria. Ethical Use of Social Media and Digital Platforms.” The conversation highlighted the critical role young Nigerians can play in shaping a safer and more inclusive digital space especially as we approach the #2027GeneralElections. From promoting responsible online engagement and countering harmful content to encouraging digital innovation and protecting the rights and dignity of users, ethical digital citizenship is essential to Nigeria’s peace and security. At BBFORPEACE, we believe that young people are not only beneficiaries of peace and security, they are active partners in building it. By equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and platforms to engage responsibly, we can harness the power of technology to advance peace, inclusion, innovation, and national development. Together, let’s build a digital future that is secure, inclusive, innovative, and #peaceful. #Youth4Peace #ThinkLikeAHacker #EsteemedYouth

“Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away.” - Robert Fulghum Happy New Week, Dear All! As we begin a new week, let’s remember that peace starts with us. ✨Make peace with your words. ✨Be peace in your actions. ✨Do peace in your community. ✨ Give peace wherever you go. You may not be able to change the whole world today, but you can choose to make your corner of it a little more #peaceful. This week, @bbforpeace strongly encourages you to be the peace you wish to see. Wishing you a blessed, peaceful, and productive week ahead! #Yes2Peace #PeopleBuildingPeace #ChoosePeace #MondayMotivation

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲! @bbforpeace is delighted to have participated in a 3-day workshop on 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝, organised by @fiap_es and partners. Women are not merely participants in democracy—they are critical actors in shaping its future. From voter participation and civic engagement to leadership, peacebuilding, decision-making, and political representation, women’s meaningful inclusion is essential to building a more inclusive, peaceful, and accountable democracy. For BBFORPEACE, this engagement is closely aligned with our commitment to advancing women’s participation, strengthening civic and democratic spaces, promoting peace, and ensuring that women and girls have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to decisions that affect their lives and communities. As Nigeria looks towards 2027, strategic coordination among civil society organisations, women-led groups, government, political actors, and other stakeholders is vital. We must move beyond conversations about women’s participation to creating the structures, opportunities, and supportive environments that enable women to lead and influence electoral processes at every level. We are proud to be part of this important conversation and remain committed to working with partners to ensure that women’s voices are not only heard, but valued, represented, and reflected in Nigeria’s democratic future. #PeopleBuildingPeace #WPS #2027Elections #Peacebuilding #OneVoiceNetwork

𝐁𝐁𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐘𝐏𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒) From 10–11 August 2026, @bbforpeace participated in the validation of findings from the external evaluation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAPYPS 2021–2024). Organised by Expertise France, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and National Coalitions for Youth, Peace and Security, the convening was held under Expertise France’s intervention in Nigeria through the ECOWAS Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project. The event brought together representatives from government institutions, youth-led organisations, development partners, civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders advancing the #YPS agenda in Nigeria. The validation provided an important platform to present and review the evaluation’s key findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Stakeholders shared perspectives and insights that will contribute to strengthening evidence-based approaches to the development and implementation of Nigeria’s next National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security. At BBFORPEACE, we understand that meaningful youth participation is essential to building sustainable peace, as such, we remain committed to strengthening young people’s capacity for peacebuilding, promoting youth participation in peace and security processes, and ensuring that young people are not merely beneficiaries of peacebuilding efforts, but active contributors and leaders in shaping peaceful and resilient communities. #Youth4Peace #PeopleBuildingPeace #LeaveNoOneBehind