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Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) is an independent, non- governmental and non-profitable uniformed youth organisation founded on the 10th of July 1998 in Kaduna State, Nigeria principally by a youth development advocate and strategist, Dr Dickson A. O .Akoh, FCITr, FCPA, FNSIS, fnli, with the support of like-minded youths with vast experiences in different sectors to promote national creativity, peace and youth development.
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To connect young people with opportunities to transform their lives and creating a more peaceful society for all.
Vision
Envisions a Nigeria where all young people are adequately inspired and equipped to achieve their desired goals.
Motto
Discipline and Patriotic Services.
Core Mandate
To develop, empower and provide gainful employment for the youth, facilitate peace, volunteerism, community services, neighborhood watch and nation-building.
Who We Are
We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and Drive Transformation.
Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) is an independent, non- governmental and non-profitable uniformed youth organisation founded on the 10th of July 1998 in Kaduna State, Nigeria principally by a youth development advocate and strategist, Dr Dickson A. O .Akoh, FCITr, FCPA, FNSIS, fnli, with the support of like-minded youths with vast experiences in different sectors to promote national creativity, peace and youth development. It is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) on 1stMay 2002 in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 1990 of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, LFN under Part “C” now Part “F” with a registration number, CAC/IT/14589. The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning granted the Corps alicense to operate in Nigeria as a Non-Governmental Organization with Ref. No.: MBNP/NGO-IC/S.1503/VOL.1/64 dated 11th January, 2023. Peace Corps brings the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transformation.
At PCN, we believe that well-oriented young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems, and for over 25 years, we have led and sustained coordinated action to harness the talents and potentials of Nigeria’s young people. At the heart of our efforts is capacity building programmes that propel the youths to success as citizens and tailor their creative potentials towards volunteerism, peace work and community services.
The cardinal aim of PCN is to develop in the youths the attributes of patriotism, good citizenship, positive work ethics, sound leadership qualities, physical fitness and to stimulate their interest towards the onerous task of nation-building.
PCN is Nigeria's foremost voluntary youth organization and youth self-support initiative and volunteerism have been taken as the basis for all PCN intervention and SDGs activities to enable them to contribute positively towards the mainstreaming of social development process. It has had partnership with national and international organisations like the National Youth Council of Nigeria and its affiliate bodies, National Association of Nigerian Students, Universal Peace Federation, Youth Federation for World Peace, African Union and United Nations and its organs. In carrying out its mandate, the Corps aligns itself with international best practices on youth empowerment, humanitarian services and social works..
We Bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and Drive Transformation.
- At PCN, we believe that the youth are not a homogenous group, and every single young person deserves opportunities to learn, grow and excel.
- We prioritize diverse voices and social inclusion to ensure that they realize their full potentials, which in turn, makes the world a better and more equitable place.
- To support all young people across the country to succeed in realizing the future the desire for themselves,
- PCN is committed to advancing social inclusion by breaking down barriers limiting young persons’ chances to thrive and work to derive equal access and outcomes.
We Bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and Drive Transformation.
- Our programs are grounded with local contents by local partners around the globe,
- and ably supported by PCN members and volunteers across the country.
- This helps us to proffer solutions that address real needs, challenges and explore opportunities.
We Bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and Drive Transformation.
- In the last 22 years, PCN has demonstrated commitment to positive and impactful youth development in Nigeria, and has gained a track record of programmatic achievements,
- During this period also, the world around us has changed significantly.
- With an estimated over 1.2 billion young people now on the planet, a significant number of whom are not in school, work or any form of training, we see the need to scale up our intervention and impact quickly..
We Bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and Drive Transformation.
- Globally, employers have identified two (2) critical gaps-relevant technical skills and life skills.
- PCN initiatives improve skills alignment and equip young people with skills to effectively contribute meaningfully to the workplace, excel in self-employment or as entrepreneurs.
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The membership of the PCN is open to all Nigerian youths, irrespective of their religion, tribe, sex or social status. Currently, PCN has a membership strength of over 187,000 youths, comprising of both regular members and volunteers.
Also, it has a well-structured network of branches in all the 36 States of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory.
The activities of PCN are generally related to the promotion of peace and social order, youth development/empowerment, volunteerism, humanitarian services, environmental health and preservation/maintenance of social order.
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