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Meet the newest Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) — Chief Dr. Abiodun Essiet A renowned advocate for gender inclusion, community development, and peacebuilding, Chief Dr. Essiet continues to champion policies and programmes that uplift women, strengthen local governance, and enhance national security through inclusive engagement. She is conferred with

Dr. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), received a delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria at her office. The delegation was led by the Deputy Political Counselor, Dianna Palequin, alongside the Human Rights Officer and Dave Young. Discussions during the meeting focused

On Day 2 of her visit to Plateau State, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), Hon. Chief Dr. Abiodun Essiet, intensified peacebuilding efforts through a series of strategic engagements under the Community-Based Peace Structure Initiative. The Presidential Envoy convened a Town Hall Meeting that brought together 17 delegates representing

The meeting was to listen to his concerns about the incessant killings, share sympathy, and reassure him of the presidential efforts in sustaining peace in Plateau State.After listening to his concerns about the killings of Christians in the state, I emphasized the importance of faith-based leadership in fostering communal harmony, addressing security challenges, and promoting

Chief (Dr.) Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (SSAP-CE), commenced Day One of her strategic engagements in Plateau State with a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening collaboration between security agencies and the state government. Her visit highlighted the Presidency’s unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, enhancing stability, and

The Presidential Community Engagement Team today had the honour of an audience with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja. During the meeting, the team presented a comprehensive report highlighting key activities, achievements, and outcomes in the course of engaging with communities across the six geopolitical zones. We also briefed

Tinubu, Sule’s Achievements Highlighted as Presidential Aide Abiodun Essiet Bags Chieftaincy Title in Nasarawa In recognition of her exceptional contributions to community development, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, has been conferred with the esteemed chieftaincy title of Pioneer Taunraruwa of Ntsar Nku, meaning “The

President Tinubu Prioritizing community concerns and durability in infrastructural design and development, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road Project in Full Gear The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR )’s leadership, is once again demonstrating that the era of surface construction is over. This administration is building roads that will stand the test of time, not just

I am honoured to accept the invitation of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Welfare, UN DESA, to speak at the 2025 International Mayors Forum in Toyota City, Japan.Cities are the engines that drive sustainable growth, and the Mayors are at the front line of developmentI will discuss our experiences implementing multi-level governance

The highlight of my visit will be the launch of the presidential community Peace Initiative in Kogi State, listening to people’s concerns, building peace and social cohesion During my visit, I will visit some communities and inaugurate community-based peace structures across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State, in a bid to sustain peace