Project overview

Murmushi People’s Development Foundation (MPDF) implemented a governance and resilience project in Gombi LGA to strengthen inclusive decision-making through the Community Development Planning (CDP) process. Using a participatory, bottom-up approach, the project brought together local leaders, women, youth, IDPs, and persons with disabilities to identify challenges and develop actionable ward-level plans. MPDF conducted sensitization workshops, dialogue sessions, community mobilization, and CDP training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), enhancing their role in inclusive governance. The intervention produced five comprehensive Community Development Plans across five wards, outlining priorities in health, education, WASH, agriculture, and social protection. It also established Ward Project Supervisory Committees to foster collaboration, accountability, and sustainability between communities and local government authorities.

Project TitleSupport for Strengthening Resilience in the North East
Reference code83353209
Location Ga’anda, Gabun, Guyaku, Gombi South, and Yang communities of Gombi LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Cost₦18,115,320.00
DonorEU – Deutsche Gesellschft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Start Date1st August, 2020
End Date30th July, 2021
Focal PersonPanny M Yunusa
Emailyunusapanny2@gmail.com
Phone Number+2348038692199 / +2348024641977

Project Goals

To promote peaceful coexistence, strengthen inclusive governance, and enhance community resilience in conflict-prone areas of Adamawa State through participatory dialogue, capacity building, and community-driven development planning.

Key Achievements

  • Trained 18 project staff and 5 CSO partners on peace mediation, dialogue facilitation, and inclusive governance.

  • Conducted stakeholder mapping and advocacy visits to traditional and government leaders, securing strong institutional and community support.

  • Engaged over 500 participants across five wards in Gombi LGA, representing women, youth, IDPs, and persons with disabilities.

  • Facilitated the creation of five Community Development Plans (CDPs) outlining local priorities and strategies for sustainable development.

  • Organized focus group discussions and dialogue sessions with farmer and herder leaders, preparing 30 farmers and 30 herders for joint peace dialogues.

  • Strengthened CSO capacity to promote peace, inclusive governance, and citizen participation in local decision-making.

  • Established Ward Project Supervisory Committees to monitor CDP implementation and ensure sustainability

Project Objective

  • To build the capacity of CSOs, community leaders, and project staff on peace mediation, dialogue facilitation, and participatory planning.

  • To engage farmers, herders, women, youth, IDPs, and persons with disabilities in inclusive decision-making and conflict resolution processes.

  • To strengthen collaboration, trust, and accountability between communities and local government authorities.

  • To develop and implement community-driven development plans that address key needs in health, education, WASH, agriculture, and social protection.

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