This was disclosed on Wednesday 21 January, 2026 during a press briefing by the CEO, Comrade Chief. Sheriff Mulade at the organization corporate office Ugolo near Osubi Warri in Okpe LGA, Delta State.
According to Mulade, said:
"The work Plan outlines the planned programs, activities, and strategies of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), for the year 2026. The plan is designed to guide systematic implementation of education, environmental justice, sports, climate action, capacity building, peace building, economic development, governance, and community development interventions across Abia, Anambra, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Enugu, Edo, FCT-Abuja, Kano, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers, among others.
"The 2026 work plan reflects CEPEJ-Africa’s commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, good governance, and community empowerment, in alignment with national development priorities and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
"The overall goal of the 2026 work plan is:
To promote sustainable peace, environmental justice, support education, climate resilience, and foster economic empowerment through structured advocacy, capacity building, policy engagement, and grassroots interventions."
The specific objectives are:
1. Strengthen peace building mechanisms and conflict prevention at community, local and state government levels.
2. Promote environmental protection, climate change awareness, and sustainable practices.
3. Enhance community participation in governance, accountability, and social justice.
4. Build the capacity of youth, women, and community leaders as agents of peace and environmental stewardship.
5. Strengthen institutional coordination, monitoring, and partnerships for effective program delivery.
Scope of the work plan
This work plan covers urban and rural communities across Abia, Anambra, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Enugu, Edo, FCT-Abuja, Kano, Lagos, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, and Rivers States with focused interventions at:
1. Community level
2. Local Government Areas (LGAs)
3. Women group networks
4. Sports and educational institutions
5. Security agencies
6. Civil society and youth networks
7. Traditional and religious institutions
8. Government ministries, departments, and agencies
The strategic work plan
CEPEJ's strategic plan for 2026 focuses on the following:
1. African for Peace (A4P) Sports Development Program (Catch Them Young Football Tournament) for under 15 years: this is to scout for talented young players, and provide opportunities for them to showcase their skills, gain exposure and be able to represent their country or join professional clubs.
2. Quiz & Essay Competition for Riverine and Rural Secondary Students in Delta State to encourage learning and academic excellence among students in rural/riverine areas.
3. Support for Youths and Women Empowerment Programmes through industrialization (Skills Acquisition/Vacational Training): To equip youths and women with relevant skills by providing training, tools, and resources for personal and economic growth.
4. Unveil the Niger Delta Peace Support Fund (community peacebuilding awareness creation and capacity building for community leaders/youths/women): To promote and support initiatives that foster peace, security, and development in the Niger Delta region.
5. Unveiling of Educational Support Fund (Back to School Program): To enable and encourage disadvantaged students to access quality education.
6. Re-presentation of the proposal for the establishment State Peacebuilding Commission in Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Ondo, Akwa-Ibom States to the Executive Governors and State Houses of Assembly in Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Ondo and Akwa Ibom.To deepen sustainability of peaceful coexistence, create enabling atmosphere for investors and employment opportunities for the youths.
7. Non-Violent Election Program (Sensitization Program on Civic and Voter Education, Election Observers, Training of Election Peace Monitors, Community Stakeholder Network and Multi-Stakeholders/ Roundtable Discussion) with the aim of promoting peaceful elections: encourage calm, secure, and transparent electoral processes, mitigate conflicts and promote tolerance among political stakeholders and promote free, fair, and transparent elections.
8. Environment Awareness Program (Climate Change and Clean Environment Awareness Creation for Communities) which aims to educate people about environmental issues, importance of conservation and food security.
9. Drug Abuse and Cultism Awareness Program (awareness creation for primary and secondary schools in Delta State): To raise awareness on the danger of drug abuse, cultism and social vices on pupils and students.
10. Expansion of CEPEJ Peace and Environment Clubs in Niger, Delta, Bayelsa, FCT and Kano States with the aim of developing skills and confidence for students to drive positive change in peacebuilding and sustainable environment.
11. Establishment and Coordination of CEPEJ-ADR Mediation Centers in Delta: To provide accessible platforms for resolving conflicts through mediation, arbitration etc.
12. Delta State Ethnic Peace & Unity Football Tournament which aims to foster and promote peaceful coexistence, strengthen bonds amongst the youths; scout and discover talented players for potential opportunities.
13. Strengthen PIA- HCDTs (capacity building, leadership training, proposal development, people management, report writing, etc.): To strengthen PIA-HCDTs to enable them deliver on their mandate.
14. Warri Peacebuilding Awareness Creation Program (Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue/Town Hall): To deepen understanding and foster reconciliation among the ethnic groups in Warri Federal Constituency.
15. IDPs Support Program: To offer essential needs like food, shelter, healthcare, etc to flood victims, person affected by communal conflicts, banditry attacks, etc.
CEPEJ Implementation Strategies
The Implementation will be carried out through:
1. Community-based participatory approaches
2. Strategic partnerships with government, international development agencies, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and CSOs
3. Engagement of trained volunteers and facilitators
4. Periodic coordination meetings
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Monitoring and evaluation will ensure effective and efficient program delivery, accountability and learning through:
1. Activities tracking tools
2. Work Plan Review and Progress Reports (monthly and quarterly)
3. Field monitoring visits
4. Lessons learned documentation
Risk Management & Sustainability
The Potential risks such as funding constraints, security challenges, and community resistance will be mitigated through stakeholder’s engagement, flexibility, and partnership building. While sustainability will be ensured by strengthening community ownership and institutional collaboration.
Conclusion
This 2026 strategic Work Plan provides a clear, actionable roadmap for CEPEJ-Africa to deliver impactful peace building, environmental justice, and community development interventions. Successful implementation will contribute significantly to sustainable peace and environmental resilience in Nigeria.
Thank you and God bless you all, the statement added.
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