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STRUCTURE OF THE SITUATION ROOM

STRUCTURE

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

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.

SECRETARIAT

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.
Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI)

The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI), previously known as the Democratic Action Group (DAG), is an organization dedicated to promoting peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community development in Nigeria. With a rich history rooted in advocating for democratic principles and social justice, DRDI has evolved to focus on fostering peace and development through innovative conflict resolution mechanisms.

At its core, DRDI is committed to mitigating conflicts and promoting peaceful coexistence among diverse communities in Nigeria. The organization recognizes the significance of addressing underlying issues that contribute to conflicts, such as resource scarcity, ethnic tensions, socio-economic disparities, and governance challenges.

DRDI employs various approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding, utilizing mediation, dialogue, capacity building, and community engagement as key strategies. The organization facilitates dialogues between conflicting parties, equipping them with conflict resolution skills and fostering understanding to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

Moreover, DRDI plays a significant role in promoting inclusive governance and social cohesion. By advocating for policies that address the root causes of conflicts and promote inclusive decision-making processes, the organization works towards building resilient and harmonious communities.

The initiative operates with a commitment to transparency, accountability, and neutrality in its conflict resolution efforts. Maintaining impartiality and ensuring that its interventions are transparently communicated to stakeholders are fundamental principles guiding DRDI’s work.