Fabulous Minds Women Initiative, IPCR Sign MoU to Strengthen Mental Health–Driven Conflict Prevention in Nigeria

Fabulous Minds Women Initiative, IPCR Sign MoU to Strengthen Mental Health–Driven Conflict Prevention in Nigeria

Abuja — Fabulous Minds Women Initiative (FMWI), a non-profit organisation committed to improving the mental, physical, and economic wellbeing of women and girls through education, empowerment, and community-based mental health programmes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR). The partnership aims to advance mental health promotion as a strategic tool for conflict prevention and peaceful coexistence across Nigeria.

The MoU was formally signed by the Director-General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, and the President of FMWI, Mrs. Betty Agunobi, in the presence of the organisation’s executive members and board of trustees.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment by both institutions to mainstream mental health, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial support into peacebuilding and conflict management efforts, particularly in communities grappling with stress, trauma, and heightened vulnerability.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Ochogwu described Fabulous Minds Women Initiative as a credible and dependable partner, noting its meaningful contributions in previous collaborations with the Institute. He stressed that mental health is a critical yet often neglected component of conflict prevention, adding that sustainable peace is unattainable without addressing the psychological and emotional wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Under the new partnership, FMWI will drive the implementation of community-focused mental health and psychosocial support programmes, including stress management training, trauma care, and emotional wellness interventions targeted at women, girls, families, and other vulnerable groups.

IPCR, on its part, will provide technical expertise in peacebuilding research, conflict-sensitive programming, and policy engagement to ensure the seamless integration of mental health considerations into national peace and conflict resolution frameworks.

The collaboration will focus on underserved and conflict-prone communities nationwide, aligning mental health interventions with broader peacebuilding, social cohesion, and resilience efforts.

The signing ceremony was attended by members of the FMWI executive team, including Theodora Obayojie, Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Communication Specialist; Joy Onyenwe, Vice President; Okiti Eguono, General Secretary; and Angela Omokaji, Treasurer, among other executives and trustees.

This partnership represents a significant step in strengthening government–civil society collaboration to address the root causes of conflict and foster sustainable peace through mental health and psychosocial support initiatives.