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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Achievements
• More understanding and awareness on issues of HIV & AIDS was created amongst
religious leaders
• Faith Based Organization and Breakthrough Initiative sub groups, were established in
16 of the 20 Local Government Areas of the State. The groups have proved to be
powerful advocacy groups to the extent that one of the groups was invited by the
government to assist in the advocacy on the “POLIO Initiative”. The Wife of the State
Governor spearheaded the advocacy to the Local governments.
• More people were co-opted into the team to ensure that all activities planned are
carried out successfully and objectives were met. This has ensured a good foundation
for networking on HIV & AIDS response in the state
• Using leadership skills, the group was able to collaborate with other partners e.g. SFH,
UNICEF & VISION. IEC materials designed by VISION were used during advocacy
and sensitization
• The meeting with Media Executives accorded the group a concession of free airing of
all its programs on HIV & AIDS.
These LDP sessions have taught
me a lot about humility and
religious tolerance Prior to this
training, I had not met the Chief
Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque in
person and as a Christian I had no
need to see him. I only see him on
television. But seeing him here, I
am amazed at his level of humility
and tolerance. He has completely
changed my perception of Muslims,
leaving an indelible mark in my
mind.
- A Christian Participant from
Bauchi State on Benefits of the
LDP
Moslem and Christian Religious leaders facing the challenge
16
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