AFLPM Leadership Development Seminar for First Ladies – 2020
THEME: The First Lady as Leader and Mobiliser of Women and Youth for Peace Building, Community Conflict Resolution and Resilience in the Post-Covid19 Era
 BACKGROUND
This seminar is being organised by the African First Ladies Peace Mission, (AFLPM) in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria and CTP International, a UK–Nigeria based executive learning and development consultancy.The AFLPM has as its mandate the promotion of peace and development in Africa through supporting victims of conflict and using appropriate mechanisms and institutions to protect women and children in conflict areas. This seminar will contribute to the personal and professional development of participants, as leaders, whilst creating space for knowledge sharing and peer–to–peer networking. The programme is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership Development as an executive development programme. The threat to peace and security in communities is an existential one in contemporary Nigeria. The impact of Covid19 is more pronounced in communities where poverty is most widespread and awareness of safe health practices is lowest. But even that sad situation is further complicated by the collateral pandemic of gender–based violence which has exploded on the scene since theCovid–19–induced lockdown. Globally, the COVID19 pandemic and its social and economic impacts have created a global crisis unparalleled in history. Young people and women are particularly vulnerable to the disruptions the pandemic has caused. Many young people are now at risk of being left behind in education, economic opportunities, and health and wellbeing during a crucial stage of their life development. Young people are more likely to be impacted by economic disruptions, conflict and community strife. It therefore falls upon those in a position (such as the First Ladies) whose mandate is to bring hope and succour to those segments of the populace, and to demonstrate the requisite leadership. The youth are also least likely to put up and shut up, for too long, as the peaceful global protest against police brutality and other grievances have demonstrated. This event offers an important platform for further dialogue and engagement with the youth, thereby complementing the efforts of government in reaching and reconnecting with this critical demographic.
SPEAKERS
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THEME
The choice of theme is informed by the highly important role First Ladies all over the world play in helping to hold the pieces of society together in their various domains. As undisputed leaders in all ramifications, First Ladies are a key bridge between ordinary people, trusted by the people to convey their feelings, hopes and aspirations to the very heart of their spouses, the leaders in authority, in order to influence better outcomes for the people. Theme therefore recognises this important role and aims to explore the various ways in which these enormous tasks are undertaken by First Ladies, hence: âTHE FIRST LADY AS LEADER & MOBILISER OF WOMEN & YOUTH FOR PEACE BUILDING,COMMUNITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION& RESILIENCE IN THE POST–COVID–19 ERAâ
AIM
The event aims to connect Nigeriaâs First Ladies as leaders and mobilisers of women and youth in their various states with subject matter experts and practitioners, to rub minds and share perspectives on the subject, with a view to deepening their knowledge and enhancing their executive capacity.
OBJECTIVES
- Identify key linkages between peace and development within the Covid19 pandemic realities.
- Reflect on the role of the AFLPM in addressing the issue of causes and consequences of conflict and the process for its prevention, management and resolution in various communities.
- Explore some tools, techniques and strategies including social and political capital for preventing, managing and resolving conflict and building peace in their respective communities such as sports.
- Evaluate the role of First Ladies of the various states in Nigeria as mindful, transformational leaders, influencers and mobilisers of women and youth for peacebuilding and conflict prevention in their various states, with particular focus on the impact of Covid19 on these populations.
- Network, connect and co–create opportunities for action, thereby deepening the social and political capital available to them.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Participants will
- Gain further skills in conflict prevention and peacebuilding to help in fostering harmonious coexistence within their domains.
- Increase their influence on engagement processes through peacebuilding, for improved outcomes in the various communities in Nigeria, particularly for women and young people.
- Contribute more effectively to mitigating the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on peacebuilding, efforts in their communities
- Enhance their career as leaders through the achievement of certification by Institute of Leadership Development(ILD).
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