Ominya Initiative

Today, we had our Week 3 session of the Ominya Initiative Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0) focused on “Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills” and facilitated by .Temitope_Akinola.

The session was highly engaging and practical, as participants explored negotiation techniques, dialogue facilitation, mediation approaches, and peaceful ways of resolving conflicts within communities and institutions.

Drawing from his years of experience in peacebuilding, civic engagement, and conflict transformation, Amb. Elijah shared valuable insights, practical examples, and real-life experiences that deepened participants’ understanding of effective conflict resolution and peace leadership.

The interactive conversations and reflections from the session further inspired our interns to strengthen their capacity as Peace Champions and changemakers within their communities.

Looking forward to Week 4👏🏽

We are excited to introduce Amb. Elijah Temitope Akinola as the Week 3 facilitator for the Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0).

A seasoned peacebuilding professional, researcher, and advocate with years of experience in peace education, conflict transformation, and civic engagement, Amb. Elijah has impacted thousands of young people and communities through his work across Nigeria.

For Week 3, he will be facilitating a session on “Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills,” where our interns will gain practical insights into negotiation, dialogue facilitation, mediation approaches, and peaceful conflict management.

We are honored to have him contribute to this journey of raising the next generation of Peace Champions.

Today, we had our Week 2 session of the Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0) with Ominya Initiative focused on “Understanding Conflict” and was facilitated by Amb. Moses Abolade.

The session was highly engaging and interactive, as participants explored the causes and drivers of conflict, different types of conflict within society, and practical approaches to conflict analysis and understanding.

Drawing from his wealth of experience in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, Amb. Moses ABOLADE shared practical insights, real-life examples, and valuable reflections from the Nigerian context, helping participants better understand how conflicts emerge and how young people can contribute to building peaceful and inclusive communities.

The conversations, reflections, and learning from the session further strengthened the commitment of our interns to becoming effective Peace Champions and change-makers.

Looking forward to Week 3👏🏽

We are excited to welcome Moses Abolade as the facilitator for Week 2 of the Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0) at Ominya Initiative

With extensive experience in peace education, conflict transformation, and youth capacity development, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insight to this journey of raising young Peace Champions.

We look forward to an engaging and impactful session with him as we continue building young leaders for peace and sustainable community development.

Yesterday, Our Interns Ominya Initiative explored what peacebuilding truly means beyond the absence of conflict — emphasizing dialogue, justice, inclusion, trust-building, and sustainable solutions within our communities.

The session created space for meaningful conversations around the role of young people as peace leaders and changemakers. Through reflections and interactive discussions, participants shared their understanding of peace and the issues they are passionate about addressing in their communities.

One thing was clear from the session: peacebuilding begins with intentional action, and young people have a critical role to play in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies.

We are excited for the learning, growth, and impact that lies ahead in this journey.

Today marked the beginning of an inspiring journey as we held the Week 1 physical session of the Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0).

We kicked off with orientation, meaningful conversations on peacebuilding and leadership, and engaging activities that set the tone for the weeks ahead.

It was powerful to see young people already reflecting on their roles as Ominya Initiative Peace Champions and their commitment to building more inclusive and peaceful communities.

Our interns are not just here to learn—they are here to lead, to act, and to become Peace Champions in their communities.

Looking forward to the journey ahead.

Congratulations to our Interns🎊

We are proud to introduce our 8 brilliant minds selected for our Peacebuilders Leadership Internship (PLI 1.0) at Ominya Initiative — a new generation of young leaders committed to driving peace, dialogue, and positive change in their communities.

Over the next three months, these interns will be equipped with practical skills in peacebuilding, leadership, and community engagement, and will go on to serve as Ominya Peace Champions.

Join us as we shape the future of peace, one leader at a time.

Congratulations to you all🎉

Balkisu Haliru Mamba
Elijah Emmanuel
Juliet Dauda
SOLOMON JOHN
Eunice Yemi Christopher
Esther Bassi
Aishat Ibrahim
Chile Chidozie Confidence

We’re proud of our Communications Officer, Ruth Victor, for representing Ominya Initiative at the Effective Safeguarding in Practice masterclass.

At Ominya Initiative, we believe safeguarding is not just a policy requirement—it is a culture that strengthens institutions, empowers people, and protects communities. Her participation strengthens our commitment to safe, inclusive, and accountable spaces.

We look forward to integrating these insights into our work and impact.

Happy Birthday, Monday Ishaya! 🎉

We celebrate your dedication and impact as our Project Manager at Ominya Initiative. Wishing you a great year ahead.

Thank you for your commitment and leadership. We appreciate all you do and wish you continued success.

Welcome to May

As we step into a new month, Ominya Initiative continues its commitment to advancing peace, inclusion, and sustainable development.

Together, we move forward — creating impact where it matters most.