About Us

 

Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) is a non-profit, voluntary, non-religious, non-partisan, and non-tribal community-based organization legally registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Registration No. IT 14589, dated May 1, 2002). Recognizing the impact of its work, the Federal Government of Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Corps to support and validate its operations nationwide.

Founded on July 10, 1998, by renowned youth advocate Dr Dickson A. O. Akoh, the Peace Corps of Nigeria is one of the country’s leading youth-centered organizations. We are committed to empowering young people, promoting peace, and driving national development through programs that foster volunteerism, ethical leadership, civic responsibility, and sustainable community engagement.

With our core mandate to develop, empower, and provide gainful opportunities for the youth, PCN actively supports peacebuilding efforts, encourages neighborhood watch initiatives, and drives community-based interventions aimed at strengthening the social fabric of Nigeria.

We are formally recognized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Federal Ministry of Education for our contributions to youth advancement and civic education in schools and communities.

On the global stage, PCN holds Special Consultative Status with both the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU). We also collaborate with international partners such as UNESCO, UNEP, the UN Global Compact, and the Global Network for Civil Society Organizations, contributing meaningfully to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Impact

Over the past 26 years, Peace Corps of Nigeria has grown into a nationwide movement with over 187,000 trained members, including volunteers and staff. We have active presence in all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, making us one of the most grassroots-connected organizations in the country.

Our Core Focus Areas

  • Youth Empowerment & Skill Development
  • Peacebuilding & Community Service
  • Volunteerism & Neighborhood Watch
  • Ethical Leadership & Citizenship Education

Through our commitment to service, unity, and development, PCN continues to build a future where Nigerian youth are inspired, engaged, and empowered to lead change in their communities and beyond.

Aims & Objectives

  1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

    The Peace Corps of Nigeria is established to pursue the following strategic objectives:

    1. To lead initiatives in Peace Advocacy, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to foster reconciliation and sustainable conflict transformation within all Nigerian communities;
    2. To act as a primary reservoir of disciplined manpower for national volunteerism. This includes active involvement in crowd management, emergency relief, the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and supporting national assignments such as elections, census exercises, and public health campaigns;
    3. To establish specialized centers for youth empowerment focused on critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, and technical skill acquisition, preparing the youth for leadership in a modern economy;
    4. To enlist, mobilize, and provide specialized orientation for the youth, developing them into proactive agents of social order and establishing a reliable second line of public safety and community support;
    5. To serve as a strategic think-tank dedicated to educating residents on security awareness and safety measures tailored to the specific needs of their local neighborhoods;
    6. To maintain a “bottom-up” surveillance framework through systematic monitoring, observation, and evaluation. This includes the collection and analysis of intelligence regarding potential threats to peace, ensuring such data is promptly transmitted to statutory security agencies for pre-emptive action; and
    7. To secure educational institutions against external intruders and combat social vices, including cultism and academic dishonesty, thereby ensuring a safe and conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.