UK-backed SPRiNG project focuses on peace in northern Nigeria
The UK-funded SPRiNG Programme recently gathered top government officials, security agencies, and civil society leaders in Abuja for its first Annual Learning and Adaptation Event. The initiative, led by Tetra Tech International Development and partners, aims to reduce violence and strengthen climate resilience in northern Nigeria. Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, highlighted the importance of peace and resilience in UK-Nigeria relations. The event showcased a shift from ad-hoc peace efforts to building stronger institutional systems for stability.
What we know
- The SPRiNG Programme is a four-year initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development with several partners.
- The programme’s event in Abuja brought together key actors to review strategies for reducing violence and promoting peace across northern Nigeria.
- Richard Montgomery and representatives from Nigerian ministries emphasized the importance of institutional support, gender inclusion, and collaboration for national security.
- The event featured a high-level panel and a Project Fair, highlighting progress and practical benefits delivered to communities in Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states.
- The SPRiNG approach focuses on evidence-driven and adaptive management to ensure interventions are preventive and sustainable.
