Terrorism: ONSA-NCTC, PAVE Network Move To Strengthen Local Ownership

In a bid to deepen the domestication and implementation of the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PF-NAP) across Nigeria, the PCVE Knowledge, Innovation and Resource Hub (KIRH) is hosting a Training of Trainers (ToT) in Kano and Sokoto States.

In a statement on Sunday, Mr. Ade Atambi of PAVE Network said the four-day training programme, scheduled to take place from June 16 to June 21, 2025, aims to empower stakeholders with the tools, frameworks, and strategic capacities required for sustained, community-based, and evidence-driven PCVE programming.

According to the statement, participants include officials from relevant state ministries, departments, agencies, local government administrators, state house of assembly members, security agencies, community and traditional leaders, civil society organisations, and state PAVE network representatives.

Part of the statement read: “The simultaneous training in Kano and Sokoto States is part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and community resilience in the North West region. The PCVE KIRH, an initiative of the PAVE Network, is working in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser – National Counter Terrorism Centre (ONSA-NCTC) and other strategic partners, with support from ActionAid Nigeria and funding from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF).

“The training programme will feature interactive technical sessions, panel discussions, and practical planning exercises, led by seasoned facilitators and subject matter experts. The event will provide a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration, cross-state learning, and mobilization for sustainable peace and community resilience.”

Atambi also urged media professionals to attend and cover the opening sessions and select panel discussions by obtaining appropriate accreditation.

He said the PCVE KIRH is committed to serving as a national knowledge and learning hub, facilitating critical reflection, technical support, and policy innovation, and promoting the domestication of the PF-NAP at state and local government levels.