Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
The Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Caroline Panglang Dafur, has emphasized the importance of the State Action Plan (SAP) Committee in advancing the women, peace, and security agenda across the state.
She made this known during the first 3rd State Action Plan meeting on women, peace, and security, held by the implementation committee at the Information Centre, JD Gomwalk Secretariat, Jos.
Commissioner Dafur expressed gratitude to the UN Women for their generous funding of the third State Action Plan, officially launched in November 2024, and praised their unwavering commitment to promoting women’s rights, peace, and security. She also commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for prioritizing the empowerment of women and girls and ensuring their voices are amplified in peace and conflict resolution efforts.
According to her, the Governor’s support has been instrumental in planning and driving the initiative. She noted that the Ministry of Women Affairs, working alongside implementing partners, will ensure the plan is executed successfully. “Together we will create a more equitable and peaceful society where voices are heard, valued, and included,” she added.
Hajiya Lantana Bako Abdullahi, Team Leader of Women for Positive Peacebuilding Initiative (WOPPI), also spoke at the meeting, commending Plateau State for being the first in the country to launch the third State Action Plan, which she described as a demonstration of genuine commitment. She explained that the committee initially received support from UN Women through the CLEEN Foundation, with WOPPI serving as a member under the women mentors network.
She further revealed that the ongoing project is supported by Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRING), with the aim of ensuring implementation of the plan across organizations based on the National, State, and Local Action Plan frameworks.
In her remarks, Jummai Maisabo Fidelis, Project Manager of the Centre for Peace Advancement in Nigeria (CEPAN), gave an overview of the SPRING project, highlighting its five strategic pillars: promotion and advocacy, legislation and policy, capacity building and service delivery, research documentation and dissemination, and coordination and synergy among stakeholders.
She added that the Plateau State Action Plan (PSAP) mirrors these principles, with focus on protection and prosecution, prevention and disaster preparedness, participation and representation, crisis management, and early recovery. The core thrust, she emphasized, is to safeguard women and girls’ rights while ensuring violators are prosecuted.
The interactive session, conducted by Dung Hwyere, Program Officer of WOPPI, featured contributions from Justina Ngorobia, Plateau State Coordinator of Women Peace Mentors and Mediators Network (UN Women); Bridget Dakyes, Plateau State Coordinator of Women Peace and Security Network; Dara Gyang Dudu, HeForShe Coordinator for Plateau State; as well as security agencies and other stakeholders. Discussions centered on challenges, progress, and strategies for ensuring effective implementation of the plan.
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