APUDI Institute of Peace Studies and Social Rehabilitation (APIS)
- BASSAN PLAZA
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No 759 Independence Avenue Central Business District Abuja
123-456-7890
About Us
APUDI Institute of Peace Studies and Social Rehabilitation (APIS) is the training, consulting, research, re-orientation and rehabilitation arm of Al-Mustapha Peace, Unity and Development Initiative (APUDI).
It is fully registered with corporate affairs commission (CAC) of Nigeria. Also it is affiliated and accredited with other professional and research bodies both locally and internationally. These include the CGS International, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Washington D.C, University of Nicosia Cyprus, United Nation Institute for Disarmament and research (UNIDIR) and University of Abuja (The domiciled institution). It is also registered with the Centre for Management Development (CMD) to conduct human capacity development
In 2014 the Institute developed a robust training manual for peace building in Nigeria including that of disarmament and control of light and small arms. This manual was officially unveiled during the first International conference on “Community conflicts and youth militancy in Northern Nigeria and the challenge of Democratic practice in Nigeria”.
It was organized by APUDI from the 4th APUDI from the 4th – 6th November 2014 held at the Shehu Yar’Adua Center, Abuja. The manual has been in use for peace building amongst various communities in Southern Kaduna, Jos and Wukari in Taraba State.
The Institute also carried out measurement test instruments for ability assessment in the following areas:
- Quantitative and qualitative cognitive test
- Quantitative and qualitative affective test
- Quantitative and qualitative psychomotive test instruments for IQ and emotional intelligence for leadership advancement
At the moment the Institute is working on the development and implementation of curriculum corridor for vulnerable victims of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East region and Farmer-Herder Conflict in Nigeria.
To realize the vision and mission of APIS, the following objectives were set out:
- To develop Capacities of Citizens through training, re-training and mentorship. To initiate and undertake research and consultancy programmes in the area of peace building, empowerment, social development, leadership, Disarmament, Demobilization and Re-integration (DDR).
- To collaborate with similar organizations to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in Nigeria.
- To promote good governance and leadership in Nigeria.
- To help in managing and rehabilitating the vulnerable groups of our society.
- To provide an educational loop for other institutions both locally and internationally.
- To carry out foundational and remedial programmes for the education and social development of our youths.
- To inculcate basic life skills in young Nigerians.
- To promote National and International partnership in building peace, business and good governance in the world.
VISION
To be a world class Institute for Capacity Building, Research, Social Rehabilitation, business collaboration, and partnership
MISSION
To build Capacity for Peace Building, Good and Sustainable Human Capital Development through, collaborative partnerships, economic growth and empowerment.
Our Structure & Organogram
To achieve the above stated objectives, the Institute is structured into three major directorates namely; Directorate of programmes, Business Development and Partnership, as well as Administration and Finance
