The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR Nigeria) is a Nigerian government agency under the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, established in February 2000 to promote peace, conflict prevention, and resolution across Nigeria and the African continent. It serves as a national think tank and policy advisory body on peacebuilding, conflict management, and democratic governance.
IPCR was originally created under the Ministry of Cooperation and Integration in Africa but was later repositioned under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to align its mandate with NigeriaâÂÂs foreign policy and regional peace efforts. Its establishment was part of NigeriaâÂÂs broader strategy to institutionalize peacebuilding and conflict resolution mechanisms in response to internal and regional conflicts.
The instituteâÂÂs core objectives include:
IPCR engages in a wide range of activities, such as:
IPCR has participated in peacebuilding initiatives across West Africa and the Sahel, including collaborations with ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations. It has also hosted international conferences and partnered with global institutions on research and training.
In December 2025, IPCR Nigeria partnered with global peace ambassador Zubairu Dalhatu Malami to launch a multiâÂÂstakeholder initiative to promote peace, unity, and community resilience across the 19 Northern States in Nigeria and the FCT, titled 2026 Northern Nigeria Peace Campaign. The campaign was coordinated by the Africa Peace Reform Initiative (APRI) in partnership with the Global Peace Chain, AUDAâÂÂNEPAD Nigeria, and Zamkah Technologies Limited.
The institute is headquartered in Abuja, NigeriaâÂÂs capital, and operates through zonal offices across NigeriaâÂÂs six geopolitical regions.
The institute is led by a director-general appointed by the president of Nigeria. The leadership team includes directors of research, training, and outreach, supported by multidisciplinary staff.