BEING A CERTIFIED CONFLICT MANAGER

BEING A CERTIFIED CONFLICT MANAGER WITH THE CENTRE FOR CRISIS PREVENTION AND PEACE ADVOCACY(CCPPA)

Introduction

From the time man evolved systems of fixed settlements situated in specific geographic areas, conflicts between these settlements, villages or cities whichever they were called, became intensified for the purpose of domination over ever larger areas of land for each settled community. History abounds with examples of resolution of these conflicts through dialogue. Conflict resolution has become today, a high profile subject taught in universities and lectured on, at many a seminar and conference. Experts in this field are held in awe in some circles in many countries. Yet, conflict resolution is not new. It has only been packaged differently in our age. Conflict resolution has been an important part of human life since ancient times, when humans grouped together to form communities to live in co-operation with each other. We are also aware of nomadic communities that have fought against each other for domination over certain areas of land and thereafter arrived at resolutions of the problem through discussion and various arrangements.

Conflict management skills are necessary for any so-called "civilized" society. They are fundamental to any democratic process. In any country, issues of excessive, generalised levels of violence in all ethnic and socio-economic levels need to be addressed. It has become apparent that there is an indisputable link between peace and development. Development without peace is not sustainable and peace without development is not durable. The linkage between the two needs to be understood, strengthened and operationalized so that policy and practice in these related areas can be mutually reinforcing. Moreover, actualizing the linkage between development and peace is directly related to building governance capacity. It requires developing institutional and human resources for managing diversity and disputes in stable environments, building capacity to mitigate disputes in emerging conflict situations, and developing governance mechanisms to support reconciliation, co-existence and conflict management efforts in post-conflict situations

OBJECTIVES  

            CCPPA Seeks to:

1.             Create, encourage and promote a civilization of peace by assisting individuals, families, schools, communities and groups to prevent conflicts, strengthen inter-group cooperation and apply the principles of equality and justice.

2.             Increase and strengthen the conflict management capacity of practitioners/members and organizations to actively engage in prevention and/or peaceful resolution of violent conflicts in Nigeria.

3.             To promote the development of Conflict management education and organization as well as foster mutual understanding and encourage sound ethical business relationships between conflict management practitioners.

4.             Provide members/practitioners and decision makers with the understanding and the tools for crafting sound policies for conflict management and peace building.

5.             Conduct research on the universal principles of peace education as well as acting as a resource centre for conflict prevention/resolution mediation/negotiation and peace building.

6.             To recognize conflict management practitioners/members annually in various capacity as Peace Ambassadors and Peace Pillars of the year GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE awards on practicing and qualified peace advocates and establish a roll of honour for distinguished peace advocates.

College of Professional Members

1. ·         Pst. Oladokun Taiwo Odunola
2. ·         Dr. Abdulkareem Gobir
3. ·         Alh. Garba Danlami Ibrahim
4. ·         Mr. Salisu Samaila Muhammed
5.           Col. Armstrong Bitiyong
6.          Mrs. Zainab Sa’idu
7.          Mr. Matthias Adoga
8.          Mr. Abdulkadir Audu Ogirimah
9. ·         Mr. Ejeh Alex Usman
10. ·         Mrs. Ezennajiofor Glory Ada
11. ·         Mrs. Racha David Grace
12. ·         Mrs. Sa’adatu Sadiq Ado
13. ·         Mr. Mannok David
14. ·         Mrs. Dabong Zipporah

The CCPPA is governed by the Governing Council, the College of Professional members and the Secretariate

MEMBERSHIP

The Centre for Crisis Prevention and Peace Advocacy (CCPPA) is a membership body with members across the country. Membership of CCPPA is open to all as well as been authorized by the membership grades. Members also receive a journal (The Peace Advocate), with up-to-date conflict management news, information and issues from across the globe. There are four membership grades which are granted according to applicant’s qualifications. For graduates who have completed a HND, Bachelor or Masters Programme in Peace and Conflict studies are eligible for professional membership based on related work experience.

The membership grades are:

-       Professional members(PCCPPA)

-       Full member (MCCPPA)

-       Graduate member (GCCPPA)

-       Student member. This is a qualifying grade

The recommended qualifying scheme for CCPPA membership is the CCPPA qualifying scheme. Membership is gained by completing a recognized programme of study approved by the council such as Bsc, BA, LLB, MBBS, HND, PGD, MBA, MPA, Msc, PHD in Peace and Conflict Studies, or mediation & Negotiation, Social Sciences OR professional qualifications from accredited bodies.

The membership grades are also open to: Diplomats, Military Personnel, Lawyers, Human Resource Officers/Directors, Executives Officers, Judges/Magistrates, Traditional/Religions/Political leaders, company secretaries/legal advisers, chief registrars, law makers, council managers, NGO/IGO Officials, law enforcement officers, special Advisers, conflict management consultants, labour union executives, opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, pastors, proprietors, and members of other segments of the society.

Membership application forms can be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N3000 at any of our offices.

For further details please contact:  centreforcrisisprevention@gmail.com

Call: +2348051342652, +2347083886662, +2348092227911

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

Individuals engaged in applied conflict management and peace building activities with over twelve (15) years of work experience. Professional members are having special privileges within the membership. 

FULL MEMBERS

Mid-level Professionals with more than seven (7) years of professional experience in peace building

GRADUATE MEMBERS

Fresh professionals with less than three (3) years of work experience     

STUDENT MEMBERS

OND, NCE holders and undergraduate students of tertiary institutions with one year experience in peace building

ALL CCPPA MEMBERS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP

·         Demonstrate a dedication to building sustainable peace and security.

·         Demonstrate commitment to evaluation and learning and to conducting effective, responsible and innovative peace building work

·         Contribute an annual membership subscription.

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Visit the membership section on our website and download our application form at www.ccppa.org.ng . Downloaded forms must be filled, attached with applicant’s C.V, copies of credentials and two passport photographs. Payment must be made into the account below before submission of completed forms to any of our offices nationwide. Alternatively, applicants may send scanned copy of the filled application form with scanned credentials in addition to soft copy of their C.V to our email at centreforcrisisprevention@gmail.com. Application form fee is N3, 000

Payments must be made into the following account:

A/C Name:                    Centre for Crisis Prevention and Peace Advocacy

A/C Number:                0313003522

Sort Code:                    050080368

Bank:                           Ecobank Plc

Membership Benefits

• -       Continuous Membership Education Training (COMET): Opportunity to take part in all CCPPA sponsored seminars and workshops on topics of vital relevance to members.
• -       Opportunity to access a broad-based resources on conflict management and peace building information including upcoming events, reports, researchers with latest innovations in the practice of the profession.
• -   Networking with members across the country and overseas
•   Opportunity to feature your professional articles/publications on the  centre’s journals and website
• Membership exposure to existing and future job opportunities, consultancy, research, grant and contract opportunities in the profession.
•   Membership recognition as “Peace Advocate of the Year GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE awards at the CCPPA annual conference

 TRAINING

The Centre runs various Conflict Management Courses of different duration in each year for conflict managers of the economy. These functional courses are designed to meet high international standards, provide training for basic concepts of peace and conflict resolution tools and techniques. CCPPA plays a major role in developing and disseminating innovative approaches to negotiation and conflict management, including collaboration between conflict resolution organizations and organizations in the field of democratization, human rights, security and economic reconstruction.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

The centre for Crisis Prevention and Peace Advocacy (CCPPA) offers consulting services to governments, NGOs, International humanitarian foundations, corporations, religious   organizations, universities, schools and other segments of the society.

 Our main consultancy areas include:

-               Peace leadership: Which is aimed at equipping leaders, politicians, administrators religious/traditional rulers and senior managers in public and private organizations – with the knowledge and skills for successful peace – centered leadership.

-               Building an orientation of healing and reconciliation: Which is designed to help victims of violent conflicts as well as actors – both children and adults to overcome the after-effect of severe conflict, violence and war, or other atrocities amongst themselves. The culture of reconciliation rests on the concept of unity-in-diversity.

-               Building and sustaining violence-free environment in families, school, communities and societies.

-               Development, implementation and integrating peace education principles into schools.

CCPPA designs consultancy to meet the unique needs of the organization or individuals involved. For more info, contact centreforcrisisprevention@gmail.org