SPRiNG stands for Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria. It is a £26 million four-year programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, in partnership with various organisations. The programme aims to address the increasing violence in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West and North-Central zones.

The purpose of SPRiNG is to work towards a more stable and peaceful Nigeria, where citizens benefit from reduced violence and increased resilience to climate change. The programme aims to reduce violent conflict over competition for limited natural resources and to support the increased use of non-violent dispute resolution mechanisms.

SPRiNG collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders, including peacebuilding organisations, community-based organisations (CBOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), selected university centres, institutes, scientists, and the private sector. Key partners include Nextier SPD, the Centre for Democracy and Dialogue (CDD), and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD).

SPRiNG implements its programmes through innovative and experimental approaches that are adaptive to the local context. The programme is grounded in evidence, utilising research from both natural and social sciences, and combines practical interventions with conflict reduction and peacebuilding activities.

SPRiNG provides various types of support, including technical assistance to government ministries, capacity building for security and peace institutions, and initiatives aimed at addressing drug availability and usage. The programme also focuses on countering divisive narratives and promoting social cohesion.

SPRiNG operates in sectors such as agriculture, pastoral practices, natural resource management, and conflict resolution. Activities include supporting improvements to agricultural and pastoral practices, conducting research on land use and conflicts, and implementing water-harvesting projects to address competition for resources.

SPRiNG integrates climate change, poverty alleviation, and GESI into its initiatives by promoting sustainable natural resource management practices, improving livelihoods for marginalised groups, and enhancing the resilience and voice of women and girls in conflict and peacebuilding systems.

Opportunities through SPRiNG may include job openings, partnership initiatives, and community engagement activities. Interested individuals can find out more by contacting SPRiNG's team at [email protected] or visiting the official website for updates.

Upon the conclusion of the SPRiNG programme in March 2028, there will be a focus on ensuring a smooth transition, which may include ongoing support for local initiatives, final reporting on the programme's impact, and strategies for sustaining the benefits achieved during the programme's implementation.