An NGO, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) initiative, in partnership with the Knowledge Innovation and Research Hub (KIRH), has stepped-up efforts to counter violent extremism in Northwest.
By Ibrahim Bello
An NGO, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) initiative, in partnership with the Knowledge Innovation and Research Hub (KIRH), has stepped-up efforts to counter violent extremism in Northwest.
This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday by Hajiya Hassana Abubakar-Koko, its Coordinator in Kebbi.
She said: “PCVE initiative, in partnership with KIRH has successfully convened the Northwest Node meeting on June 30, 2025, at the prestigious Tahir Guest Palace in Kano.
“The gathering brought together esteemed representatives from six key states in Northwest Nigeria: Kano, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Kaduna.
“The meeting’s primary objective was to facilitate collaboration, share knowledge, and develop strategies to effectively prevent and counter violent extremism in the region.”
According to her, by fostering on dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders, the PCVE-KIRH initiative aims to promote peace, stability, and security in the entire Northwest region of Nigeria.
Abubakar-Koko recalled that the significant milestone achieved during the meeting was the formal inauguration of representatives from Kebbi, Sokoto, and Kaduna States.
She added that Dr Abdullahi Maiwada, Chairman of the team, administered the oath of office to the three additional members including; Hassana Abubakar-Koko Kebbi, Prof. Othman AbdulQadir and Grace Sandra Ayuba from Sokoto and Kaduna States respectively, marking their official induction into the initiative.
The Kebbi coordinator said the meeting’s key discussion points included; sharing best practices in PCVE, identifying regional challenges and opportunities, developing tailored strategies for each state, and strengthening partnerships and resource mobilisation.
“These efforts aim to enhance regional cooperation and build resilience against violent extremism,” the coordinator noted.
She said Prof. Jaye Gaskiya, National Coordinator of the PAVE Network, who joined the meeting via Zoom, emphasised the network’s commitment to supporting regional initiatives and promoting peace and stability in Nigeria.
“Gaskiya highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving the set goals and objectives of the organisation.