GHIV Africa moves to tackle humanitarian challenges
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Global Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa), has held its yearly strategic retreat in Abuja as part of efforts to reposition itself for more effective humanitarian
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Global Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa), has held its yearly strategic retreat in Abuja as part of efforts to reposition itself for more effective humanitarian interventions in Nigeria.
The five-day retreat brought together senior managers of the organisation from its headquarters in Maiduguri to deliberate on new strategies aimed at strengthening the organisation’s operations and expanding its impact, particularly in the conflict-affected Northeast.
GHIV Africa has been implementing humanitarian and development programmes in Nigeria for over a decade, with a strong presence in the BAY states—Borno, Adamawa and Yobe—where communities continue to grapple with the consequences of insurgency, displacement and humanitarian crises.
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The retreat focused on developing a comprehensive five-year strategic plan designed to guide the organisation’s future interventions. Discussions also centred on strengthening institutional systems in critical operational areas such as finance, procurement, human resources and communications.
The participants critically review the organisation’s past interventions, assess emerging humanitarian realities and identify practical ways to improve programme delivery and accountability.
Executive Director, GHIV Africa, Mrs. Mulikat Bamidele Shagba, urged the managers to contribute ideas and recommendations that would help the organisation achieve its objectives and strengthen its long-term sustainability.
She noted that the retreat was designed to create a safe space for frank, constructive and forward-looking discussions about the future of the organisation.
According to her, the humanitarian landscape is rapidly evolving, making it imperative for organisations to continually adapt their strategies in order to remain effective and relevant.
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“The humanitarian world is changing very rapidly, and as a national NGO, GHIV Africa must reposition itself to meet emerging challenges and expectations,” she said.
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Mrs. Shagba, also a member of the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) Advisory Board, representing women-led organisations, emphasised the importance of strengthening local capacity in humanitarian response.
She stressed that national NGOs must focus on developing homegrown solutions to local challenges while applying global best practices in programme implementation.
According to her, empowering local organisations is critical to ensuring sustainable humanitarian responses, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected regions.
Resource persons were also invited to facilitate sessions during the retreat, helping participants reflect on the organisation’s mission and vision while contributing ideas to shape the new strategic direction.
The Abuja retreat is expected to produce a roadmap that will guide GHIV Africa’s operations over the next five years as the organisation seeks to consolidate its achievements and expand its humanitarian footprint across Nigeria.
