As part of its commitment to strategic partnerships and sustainable development, Nana Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (NAEF) on Thursday paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs
The visit served as an opportunity for the Foundation to formally introduce itself and present its mission, strategic focus and establish an institutional relationship with the Ministry in pursuit of shared goals of peace, security, and sustainable community development across the State.
The NAEF delegation, comprising members of the executive team was led by the Executive Director, Aisha Yahya Ibrahim, who presented the organization’s vision and highlighted its five core pillars which include Women and Girls’ Empowerment, Educational Support, Environmental and Climate Action, Civic Engagement, and Peacebuilding.
Receiving the delegation, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shu’aibu, alongside senior officials of the Ministry, spoke on the importance of collaboration between government institutions and civil society organizations in addressing the root causes of conflict and promoting sustainable peace.
Shu’aibu highlighted the Kaduna State Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening peace, security, and community development under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani .
He emphasized the administration’s investment in non-kinetic approaches, community engagement, and strategic partnerships as essential pillars for addressing security challenges and promoting sustainable peace across the state.
The commissioner reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with credible civil society organizations whose initiatives contribute to peacebuilding, community development, and the well-being of citizens. The engagement further underscored the value of partnerships in achieving meaningful and sustainable impact across Kaduna State.
Earlier, Aisha Yahya Ibrahim had emphasized that lasting peace is strengthened through dialogue, education, youth empowerment, civic participation, and inclusive community engagement.
She expressed the Foundation’s sincere appreciation to the Commissioner and the entire Ministry for the warm reception, valuable insights, and the opportunity to initiate what promises to be a productive institutional relationship.
NAEF, she assured, remains committed to building strategic partnerships, strengthening institutions, and working collaboratively with government, development partners, and local communities to promote advocacy, empowerment, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
