Dear colleagues, partners, and community members,
You are invited to join an urgent Policy Webinar on Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation taking place tomorrow,
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM WAT
The CPC designation carries serious implications for security cooperation, humanitarian assistance, migration pathways, sanctions, diplomatic relations, and domestic stability inside Nigeria. Our goal is to provide nuance, clarity, and responsible policy analysis at a time when the national conversation is dominated by confusion, fear, and oversimplified narratives.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Carl LeVan
Professor, School of International Service, American University
A leading scholar on Nigerian politics and governance, Dr. LeVan’s work examines conflict, democratic institutions, religious freedom, and U.S.–Nigeria relations. His landmark book, Contemporary Nigerian Politics, is considered one of the most comprehensive analyses of Nigeria’s post-1999 political evolution. Dr. LeVan previously served as a governance advisor at USAID.
Dr. Michael Nwankpa
Founding Director, Centre for African Conflict and Development (CACD)
Dr. Nwankpa is one of the foremost global experts on conflict, security, and peacebuilding in Nigeria and West Africa. His research spans Boko Haram insurgency, state responses to insecurity, and the intersection of governance, human rights, and political violence. He has advised international organizations, civil society coalitions, and regional actors on conflict mitigation strategies
Ikechukwu Uzoma
Program Manager, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Mr. Uzoma leads critical work at the intersection of human rights, civic space, and democratic governance in Nigeria. His portfolio includes tracking rights violations, strengthening advocacy movements, and engaging U.S. policymakers on Nigeria’s humanitarian and governance challenges. He brings deep expertise on accountability, the legal implications of CPC, and its impact on at-risk communities.
Moderated by Nneka Achapu, Founder, African Public Affairs Committee, Asha Strategies.
Our speakers will unpack the security, human rights, and governance dimensions with expertise rarely brought together in one conversation.
Regards
Nneka
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