By Zainab Oyekan
The Women Peace and Security Networks have elected new leadership in Plateau to promote peace and work for the security of women, children, and the general public.
The newly elected coordinator of the network, Mrs Bridget Dakyes, outlined her team’s strategic priorities, emphasising the need to strengthen network membership through effective coordination.
Dakyes stated that networks under her leadership would advocate for impactful policy changes that would promote active community engagement.
The coordinator expressed her commitment to working with relevant organisations and stakeholders for a peaceful Plateau.
According to her, the leadership would organise training programmes for at least 50 network members by the end of their tenure.
She stressed the importance of capacity-building as a cornerstone for empowering members to effectively contribute to peace and security initiatives.
“Our vision is to foster a stronger, more unified network that can advocate for meaningful policy reforms and drive sustainable community impact.
“We appeal to members and stakeholders to work collaboratively toward achieving these goals and ensure the network remains a catalyst for positive change,” she said.
The outgoing coordinator, Mrs. Fatima Suleiman, reflected on the network’s journey since its inception in 2018.
Suleiman explained that the network was established to provide coordination for women on the peace and security agenda in Plateau.
“We started with 20 organisations, and today we have grown to 35 registered organisations.
“There are challenges along the way, but we expressed pride in key achievements, including capacity-building programs for women,” she said.
The former coordinator said her team’s success in building relationships and fostering synergies was crucial to the network’s growth.
She urged women to continue advancing the agenda for women’s empowerment and to prioritise strengthening their unity and connections. NAN
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Edited by Peter Amine
