STRUCTURE OF THE SITUATION ROOM
The Situation Room has a Convener, who is Dr Y.Z. Ya’u, the Executive Director of Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD); and also has two Co-Conveners – Mimidoo Achakpa, Executive Director of Women’s Rights to Education Programme (WREP) and Franklin Oloniju, Executive Director of Life and Peace Development Organization (LAPDO)
Membership of Situation Room cuts across a wide range of CSOs from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Each member brings a particular asset to the Situation Room ranging from grassroots outreach/access, access to government, civic education, legislative advocacy, electoral reforms, social media and access to security structures/architecture.
Situation Room’s Secretariat is hosted by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). The Secretariat provides programmatic and administrative support to the activities of the Situation Room.
Rural Youth Initiative, Challenged Parenthood Initiative
- Rural Youth Empowerment: Providing education, vocational training, and resources to uplift the socio-economic status of young people in rural areas.
- Reproductive Health Education: Conducting awareness programs and workshops on reproductive health, family planning, safe motherhood, and child-rearing practices.
- Community Engagement: Engaging with rural communities to raise awareness about health, sanitation, education, and gender equality.
- Support for Challenged Parenthood: Offering counseling, healthcare access, and guidance for individuals facing challenges in parenting.
- Advocacy and Partnerships: Advocating for policies supporting rural youth development and collaborating with local authorities, health agencies, and NGOs to expand their impact.