The Federal Government has unveiled a National Framework for Peace, Social Cohesion and Resilience to strengthen conflict prevention, peacebuilding and national security.

The framework is expected to improve collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, state peace commissions and civil society organisations in addressing conflicts and promoting sustainable peace.

The initiative was unveiled in Abuja by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, OSPRE, in collaboration with Triple Peace Africa, with support from the European Union and German development agency, GIZ.

The Director-General of OSPRE, Chris Ngwodo, said the framework emerged from nationwide consultations involving government institutions and other stakeholders.

Ngwodo explained that what began in 2025 as a review of the National Peace Policy was expanded to address Nigeria’s broader security and governance challenges.

In his keynote address, the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, retired Major-General Adeyinka Famadewa, stressed that military operations alone could not address the root causes of insecurity.

He emphasised the need for functional institutions, responsive governance, public trust and effective dispute resolution mechanisms to achieve lasting peace.

Famadewa said the framework would strengthen coordination among the federal, state and local governments while bridging the gap between security operations and civilian-led peacebuilding initiatives.

Also speaking, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, said the initiative would strengthen the link between humanitarian protection, conflict prevention and sustainable development.

The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu Adaji, noted that the framework would promote peace in border communities often affected by resource competition, communal tensions and cross-border activities.

Similarly, the Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Development Partners in the Office of the Vice President, Mrs Inna Audu, said the initiative would integrate peacebuilding and resilience into national development planning.

The Executive Director of Triple Peace Africa, Dr Paul Nyulaku, described the framework as a significant milestone, reflecting contributions from institutions, peacebuilding practitioners and communities across the country.

The framework is expected to provide a common platform for coordinating early warning systems, conflict prevention, dispute resolution, social cohesion and sustainable development.

Its launch signals the beginning of efforts towards institutional adoption and implementation to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to prevent conflicts and build lasting peace.