Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies

What Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies does

Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies (AAIPSDS) is an independent, non-governmental organization headquartered in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Founded in 2002 by General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, a former Head of State of Nigeria, the institute is dedicated to research, advocacy, and capacity building in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, climate change adaptation, and democratic governance across Africa, with a working focus on Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region.

The institute delivers a multi-tiered educational portfolio comprising two postgraduate diplomas in Disaster & Humanitarian Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Management & Climate Change Adaptation (run in affiliation with the Federal University of Technology Minna over 18-36 months on a blended weekend format), plus approximately eleven strategic short-term executive courses covering mediation, conflict management, security, strategic leadership, women-peace-and-security, border security, and small arms control. Course delivery combines mandatory in-person sessions, interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, multimedia lectures, e-library resources, and virtual engagement; tuition for short courses ranges publicly from NGN 50,000 to NGN 300,000, while postgraduate diploma fees are undisclosed and offered via online application portals (aaipsds.net and portals.aaipsds.org).

AAIPSDS earns revenue through course and tuition fees, sponsored training, and commissioned research for government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations, supplemented by grants for strategic policy advocacy. Its core customer segments span security-sector professionals, disaster management and humanitarian practitioners, corporate leaders, government and policymakers, women and youth-focused organizations, and academics. Distribution relies on direct in-person enrolment at the Minna campus, self-service online portals, group sponsorships from organizations, and a channel partnership through the FUT Minna academic affiliation. Strategic alliances with the African Union, United Nations, Search for Common Ground, the National Centre for Women Development, and the Niger State Government underpin both brand positioning and pipeline development.

Name

Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies

Legal name

Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies

Website

https://aaipsds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abdulsalami Abubakar Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development Studies (AAIPSDS) is a Nigerian non-governmental institute in Minna that delivers postgraduate diplomas and short-term executive courses in conflict resolution, mediation, security, and climate adaptation for government, security-sector, NGO, and private-sector professionals across West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conflict Resolution Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Command & Staff Colleges (Intermediate-Level Education) (EDAHAOAD), MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Conflict management training
• Peacebuilding education
• Disaster risk management
• Postgraduate diploma programs
• Executive security courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Minna

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Executive and Short-Term Course Fees: The institute generates revenue through registration and course fees for various executive short-term courses, certificate programs, and weekend workshops in conflict management, mediation, security, and disaster management. Fees range from 50,000 to 300,000 Naira per course with early bird discounts available.
2. Postgraduate Diploma Programs: Revenue from weekend-based postgraduate diploma programs (18-36 months) offered in affiliation with Federal University of Technology Minna, covering Disaster & Humanitarian Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Management & Climate Change Adaptation. Programs include application fees and tuition.
3. Summer Institute Programs: Revenue from summer institute programs providing intensive short-term educational courses in peacebuilding and related fields.
4. Sponsored Training and Research: The institute undertakes commissioned research and capacity building for government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations, generating revenue through grants and project fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AAIPSDS delivers postgraduate diploma programs (in affiliation with Federal University of Technology Minna) and short-term executive courses in conflict management, peacebuilding, mediation, security, and disaster risk management. Programs are delivered through a blended format combining weekend-based in-person sessions, interactive workshops, simulations, and online modules, targeting working professionals across government, security, humanitarian, NGO, and private sector organizations in Nigeria and West Africa.

Product overview

AAIPSDS offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio comprising two Postgraduate Diploma programs in Disaster & Humanitarian Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Management with Climate Change Adaptation (delivered in affiliation with Federal University of Technology Minna), supplemented by approximately 11 strategic short-term executive courses covering conflict management, mediation, security, leadership, and specialized topics like Women, Peace & Security and Border Security Management, all available through weekend-based delivery formats. The institute positions its unique value proposition as a blend of academic rigor and practitioner expertise, with programs designed for professionals across government, security, humanitarian, and civil society sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster & Humanitarian Emergency Management An 18-36 month postgraduate diploma offered in affiliation with Federal University of Technology Minna, providing comprehensive training in managing disasters and humanitarian crises with a focus on risk reduction and community resilience. It is designed for disaster management, humanitarian response, and government officials.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Professional diploma designed to provide in-depth understanding of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, targeting climate specialists, environmental professionals, and disaster management practitioners.
• Basic Course in Conflict Management Foundational one-week intensive course providing basic knowledge and practical skills for analyzing, managing, and resolving conflicts across various contexts, priced at 100,000 Naira (95,000 Naira early bird).
• Advanced Course in Conflict Management Advanced-level two-week course focusing on complex conflict analysis, peace advocacy, and supporting mediation and negotiation processes in sophisticated conflict situations; prerequisites include completion of the Basic Course in Conflict Management. Priced at 200,000 Naira (180,000 Naira early bird).
• Executive Course in Workplace Mediation 5-day intensive program equipping professionals with skills to mediate workplace disputes and foster harmonious organizational environments, priced at 300,000 Naira (subsidized).
• Executive Course in Private Security and Public Safety Certificate course providing knowledge and practical skills for managing private security operations and public safety, including crime prevention strategies, priced at 150,000 Naira (135,000 Naira early bird).
• Executive Course in Small Arms and Light Weapon Control in West Africa Training program building capacities of security sector stakeholders on proliferation issues, legal frameworks, and disarmament mechanisms for small arms control in West Africa, priced at 150,000 Naira.
• Executive Course in Disaster Risk and Humanitarian Management Professional course spanning 5-10 weeks covering disaster dynamics, humanitarian response frameworks, and project management for emergency situations, targeting humanitarian and disaster management professionals.
• Executive Course in Strategic Leadership and Conflict Management Executive program developing leadership techniques, strategic communication, and conflict management skills for senior leaders and organizational managers, priced at 300,000 Naira (280,000 Naira early bird).
• Basic Mediation Course 3-day foundational course in mediation providing practical skills for facilitating dialogue and negotiation between conflicting parties, priced at 180,000 Naira (subsidized).
• Advanced Mediation Course Advanced mediation training for complex multi-party disputes, covering power dynamics, ethical considerations, and developing personal mediating styles, priced at 200,000 Naira; prerequisites include completion of Basic or Workplace Mediation Course.
• Executive Course in Women, Peace and Security Program enhancing understanding of gendered politics in conflict, national security, and peacebuilding, with focus on women's participation as agents of peace, priced at 150,000 Naira.
• Executive Course in Border Security Management One-week course covering African border security issues, integrated border management, and regional frameworks for addressing cross-border threats, designed for border security practitioners and policy makers.
• ABC of Conflict Management 2-weekend foundational program teaching the nature of conflicts, communication techniques, and conflict resolution frameworks for various contexts, priced at 50,000 Naira.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully brokered Lome Peace Agreement in Sierra Leone (1999) through founder's mediation efforts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Annual UN Peace Day celebrations and collaboration on peace initiatives. Founder's mediation roles with UN bodies mentioned. Institute organizes UN Peace Day events.
• African UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership through founder's mediation roles in African conflicts. Founder worked with African Union on peace processes and continental initiatives.
• Search for Common GroundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Long-standing partnership with international peacebuilding organization. Search for Common Ground logo appears on the institute's partners section as current and past collaborator for research and training initiatives.
• Federal University of Technology Minna (FUT Minna)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Academic affiliation partnership where postgraduate diploma programs are jointly delivered. The university provides accreditation and visitation panels for quality assurance. Institute mentioned conducting FUTminna Visitation Panel 2023.
• National Centre for Women DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Partnership focused on women's empowerment and the Women, Peace & Security program. Collaborates on gender-inclusive peacebuilding initiatives and women's capacity building.
• Niger State GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Host state government partnership providing local support and collaboration on peacebuilding initiatives within Niger State, Nigeria.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP): Regional peacebuilding network headquartered in Accra covering West Africa. Comparable regional focus to AAIPSDS and similar emphasis on capacity building, early warning, and conflict prevention training.
• Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC): Accra-based African peace and security training institute offering postgraduate diplomas, short courses, and policy research. Most direct peer to AAIPSDS given shared mandate of building African capacity in conflict, peace, and security.
• Search for Common Ground: International conflict transformation organization with longstanding partnership with AAIPSDS. Comparable in mandate around conflict resolution, training, and peacebuilding programming across multiple African countries.
• African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD): South Africa-based conflict resolution organization providing training, mediation, and policy analysis across Africa. Closely comparable to AAIPSDS in mandate and African focus, with similar training and capacity-building offerings.

Broad incumbents

• International Crisis Group: Global think tank producing field-based analysis on conflicts including many in Africa. Overlaps with AAIPSDS's policy and research focus but does not deliver training programs or academic credentials.
• United States Institute of Peace (USIP): Well-funded U.S. federal institution providing training, research, and policy advice on conflict and peace. Overlaps with AAIPSDS's mandate but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre): Geneva-based independent mediation organization working on armed conflicts globally. Comparable in conflict-resolution mandate and high-level government access, but with global rather than African focus.

Emerging players

• Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP): Independent research institute producing the Global Peace Index and providing peacebuilding analysis. Overlaps with AAIPSDS in peace research and policy work, though oriented more toward measurement and indices than training.
• African Leadership Centre (ALC): Pan-African institution based in Nairobi offering postgraduate training in peace, security, and development. Comparable academic/capacity-building model targeting African practitioners, with overlapping cohort profile.

Regional players

• Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA): Swedish government agency for peace, security, and development providing training and capacity building. Comparable training mandate but operates primarily outside Africa, with focus on Swedish and European partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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