The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) and the African Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (ADDIS) have announced plans to establish a Conflict Resolution Centre in Abuja, named after former President Olusegun Obasanjo. At a news conference held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Bimbo Folayan, Executive Director of NDDIS/ADDIS, described the centre as a hub for national dialogue, peacebuilding, and democratic engagement.
Folayan disclosed that land for the project has been secured opposite the National Open University in Abuja, and that development will begin after the official launch on 27 November. The launch event will be chaired by a respected African president and will be attended by President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and international dignitaries.
The centre is envisioned as Nigeria’s version of Chatham House, providing independent analysis and debate. Its establishment forms part of a broader effort to promote sustainable development and peace across Africa, building on the legacy of Olusegun Obasanjo’s visionary leadership and conflict‑resolution work.
In conjunction with the centre’s launch, a new book titled *The Conflict Resolution Strategies of President Olusegun Obasanjo* will be released. The 380‑page volume, comprising 20 chapters, documents Obasanjo’s strategies and his pivotal role in mediating peace throughout Africa. It is the latest addition to the “Eminent Nigerians” series and underscores Obasanjo’s enduring influence on the continent.
The project is a collaboration among NDDIS, ADDIS, the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute, and the African Leadership Foundation. By establishing the Conflict Resolution Centre, these organizations aim to strengthen democracy through dialogue, reflection, and respect, and to foster a culture of peaceful conflict resolution in Nigeria and beyond. With the official launch scheduled for 27 November, the centre is poised to become a significant hub for peacebuilding and democratic engagement in Africa.
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