Seminars & Dialogues
Academic and public conversations on emerging issues affecting peace, security and development.
Academic Excellence • Peace • Dialogue
Advancing Peace, Dialogue & Human Security
The Center for Peace Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto serves as a platform for scholarship, dialogue, capacity building and collaborative action in pursuit of peaceful and resilient communities.
Prof. Uthman A. Abdulkadir
Director, Center for Peace Studies
Institutional Seminars
Academic & Institutional Engagements
Key seminar participation and collaborative scholarly engagements across leading national research centres.
2014
Participation in the Arewa House Center for Historical Documentation, Seminars and Workshops.
Organized by ARD.
Stakeholder Consultation
Participation in a 2-day meeting on Peace and Conflict Resolution Issues at Abdulsalam Abubakar Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Minna - Niger State.
Organized by Abdulsalam Abubakar Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies.
Electoral & Democratic Peace
Sensitization & Civic Seminars
Strategic sensitization initiatives dedicated to non-violence, electoral peace, and democratic consolidation in Nigeria.
March 2015
A One Day Sensitization Seminar on "Towards a Peaceful Conduct of the 2015 General Elections".
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
Conferences
National Conferences
Major academic and policy conferences convening scholars, security experts, and policymakers.
June 2022
Tackling Security Challenges for Sustainable Democracy and Development in Nigeria
May 2018
Restructuring Nigeria and Conflict Dynamics: Trajectories, Challenges and Prospects of Federalism.
Workshops
National Workshops
Intensive capacity-building and stakeholder workshops for peace education and research development.
November/December 2015
Curriculum Development for Peace and Conflict Studies Education in Nigeria.
March 2015
2nd National Workshop of Stakeholders of Peace Research and Conflict Resolution
Distinguished Lectures
Memorial Lectures
An institutional platform honouring influential national icons, peace advocates, and visionary leaders while creating space for distinguished scholarly dialogue on peace, justice, and development.
Featured Memorial Lecture
Inaugural Memorial Lecture
2024
First Late Abdu Gusau Memorial Lecture: Footsteps of Late Engr. Abdu Gusau MBE, OON (Garkuwan Sokoto).
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
Distinguished Lectures
International & National Series
Key public lectures by eminent international and national scholars addressing peacebuilding, religious pluralism, and governance.
August 2008
Public Lecture Presented by Lord Ahmed Nazir of the British House of Lords.
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
2009
3 Public Lectures Presented by Prof. J.N. Paden of George Mason University, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, on Faith and Politics in Northern Nigeria.
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
2014
Public Lectures Presented by Prof. J.N. Paden of GMU/ICAR on 2011 Post-Election Violence in Nigeria.
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
Security & Policy Lectures
Peace & Security Series
Institutional public lectures engaging contemporary foreign policy declarations, national security, and democratic transitions.
2023
Public Lecture Series tagged "Peace and Security Lecture" has been introduced and the Maiden Edition of the lecture took place in 2003 after inauguration of a new civilian administration in Nigeria. The title of the lecture was "Setting the Agenda for Peacebuilding and Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria".
Organized by CPS/UDUS.
November 2025
USA'S Declaration of Nigeria as 'Country of Particular Concern': Implication for Relgious Pluralism & National Securty.
Organized by CPS/UDUS.Collaborative Research
Research Groups
Interdisciplinary research groups connect researchers around thematic areas relevant to peace, security and sustainable development.
Current Areas
Thematic Clusters
- Conflict, Peacebuilding & Mediation
- Human Security & Community Resilience
- Governance, Justice & Development
- Peace Education & Youth Engagement
About the Center
Building knowledge for peaceful societies.
The Centre for Peace Studies (CPS) started its activities in July 2007. The Statutory Mandate of the CPS include teaching, research and community service. Principally the Centre is mandated to provide training in the area of Peace and Security Studies as well as in Conflict Resolution Strategies among other related issues.
Through seminars, workshops, lectures, research collaborations and public engagement, the Center seeks to connect academic knowledge with practical approaches to preventing conflict, strengthening social cohesion and supporting sustainable development.
Our Mission & Our Vision
Our Mission and Our Vision
Our Mission
To provide quality Research and Training to persons and Communities in Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution under the most peaceful conditions of learning, regardless of Social Class, Gender, Race and Religion.
Our Vision
To be a Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Research for the promotion of Sustainable peace in human community.
Leadership
Meet the Director
Prof. Uthman A. Abdulkadir
Director, Center for Peace Studies
“Peace is strengthened when knowledge, dialogue and responsible action come together.”
Under the leadership of Prof. Uthman A. Abdulkadir, the Center provides an institutional platform for scholarship, dialogue, capacity development and partnerships focused on peace and human security.
What We Do
From scholarship to community impact.
Our programmes create opportunities for researchers, students, practitioners and communities to exchange ideas and develop practical responses to peace and security challenges.
Capacity Building
Workshops and training that strengthen practical skills in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding.
Research & Publications
Interdisciplinary research, policy engagement and knowledge resources for scholars and practitioners.
Research Agenda
Areas of research and engagement
Sample thematic areas that can be replaced or expanded to reflect the Center's approved research agenda.
Conflict & PeacebuildingConflict prevention, mediation, reconciliation and peace processes.
Human SecurityCommunity safety, displacement, vulnerability and resilience.
Governance & JusticeInstitutions, inclusion, justice and accountable governance.
Youth & PeaceYouth participation, education, livelihoods and social cohesion.
Get in Touch
Contact the Center
For enquiries, collaboration, research partnerships, seminars, workshops and other Center activities, please contact us through the University.
AddressCenter for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Emailpeacecenter@udusok.edu.ng
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