Vision
To build a peaceful, resilient, and secure Africa where individuals, institutions, and communities thrive in stability and prosperity.
About Organization
The African College of Crisis Management and Peacebuilding (ACCMP) is a specialized institution focused on addressing Africa's most pressing peace, security, and governance challenges through education, innovation, and action-oriented solutions.
ACCMP operates as a continental hub for professional training, research, and institutional capacity building, serving:
- Governments and policymakers
- Security and defense institutions
- NGOs and humanitarian organizations
- Corporate organizations
- Community leaders and civil society actors
As the training arm of ICRPC, ACCMP plays a critical role in developing the competencies required for professional recognition, certification, and field deployment in peacebuilding and crisis management.
Its approach is rooted in the belief that Africa's greatest strength lies in its people, and that sustainable peace must be built through locally relevant, globally informed solutions.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To equip leaders, professionals, and communities with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and strategic tools for crisis prevention, conflict resolution, and sustainable peacebuilding.
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
Resilience
Strengthening adaptive capacity in the face of crises.
Innovation
Developing forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges.
Collaboration
Promoting partnerships across sectors and borders.
Impact
Delivering measurable, transformative outcomes.
Inclusivity
Ensuring diverse voices and communities are represented.
Organisation History
The Journey of ACCMP — Since 2015
Our Beginning
ACCMP was founded as a home-grown African institution to address the region's most pressing crises — political instability, ethnic conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, terrorism, pandemics, and climate disasters. From the outset, the institution was built on the conviction that sustainable solutions must be rooted in African realities, African knowledge, and African leadership.
Growth and Recognition
Over the years, ACCMP has evolved into a leading center of excellence. Its graduates include policymakers, peace advocates, security officers, humanitarian workers, and business leaders. The institution has hosted conferences and collaborative research that integrate indigenous knowledge with global best practices.
Our Legacy and Future
Today, ACCMP stands as a symbol of hope and resilience — a trusted entity for training, research, policy, and advocacy. As Africa faces evolving challenges — cybersecurity threats, climate migration, youth unemployment, and governance crises — ACCMP continues to prepare leaders who can transform crises into opportunities, where peace is the foundation of progress.
Rector Statement
Amb. Dr. Abdulwaheed Y. Odewale
FICRPC, FCBA, D.Peace, FICSP
Rector
“We believe that Africa's greatest asset is its people – resilient, creative, and determined to shape a better future. I invite you to join us – share your expertise, learn from others.”
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in history. Across the continent, we face complex challenges — from conflicts and humanitarian crises to climate emergencies and governance gaps. Yet within these challenges lie immense opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and peace.
At ACCMP, our mission is to equip leaders, practitioners, and communities with the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary to prevent crises, resolve conflicts, and build sustainable peace. We believe that Africa's greatest asset is its people — resilient, creative, and determined to shape a better future.
I invite you to join us in this vital mission — whether as a student, partner, or supporter — and become part of a growing movement dedicated to creating an Africa where justice, security, and prosperity are within everyone's reach.
Once again, welcome to ACCMP. We look forward to walking this journey with you.
Institutional Mandate
ACCMP's mandate aligns with continental priorities for peace and security, including frameworks similar to those of the African Union, which emphasize conflict prevention, governance, and human security.
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Crisis Management and Emergency Response
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Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
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Governance and Public Policy
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Counter-Terrorism & Security Studies
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Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response
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Community Resilience and Social Cohesion
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Business Continuity and Risk Management
ACCMP bridges the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that knowledge translates into real-world impact.