Conflict is as old as humanity—but so is the desire for peace. Now, a new partnership is betting that peace can be taught, learned, and lived, starting from the lecture halls of Nigeria’s universities.

During a courtesy visit to AUST’s Abuja campus, Citizens Advocates for Peace is Possible in Nigeria (CAPIPIN) proposed weaving conflict resolution and peace education into the country’s higher education system.

AUST President Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, FAS, welcomed the idea, noting that with the university expanding into undergraduate programmes, proactive policies are key to keeping campus life harmonious.

CAPIPIN National Chairman Mr. Chibuike Akujobi shared a bold vision: rolling out peace curricula across 1,200 schools nationwide, starting with the FCT. He also pointed to successful police conflict-resolution trainings in Abuja as proof that bridging academia and community security can drive real change.

The conversation went further—floating the creation of a “Peace is Possible” student group on campus and even future bachelors and masters degree programmes in Peace and Conflict Studies.

With real-world case studies and a shared commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, the meeting closed on a hopeful note.

In attendance were: Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, FAS, President, AUST; Dr. Abdulhakeem Bello, Acting Vice President Academic and Director, Academic Planning, AUST; Ms. Lizzy Asomugha, Head, Department of General Studies, AUST; Mr. Chibuike Akujobi, National Chairman, CAPIPIN; Adenike Okere, Executive Secretary, CAPIPIN; Mrs. Abasiono Oboho, Welfare Manager, CAPIPIN; Ms. Praise Okechukwu, Communication & Partnership Executive, CAPIPIN; Mr. Ammar Abubakar, Administrative Assistant, President’s office, AUST; Mr. Chibuzo Dike, Administrative Assistant, Media Services & PR, AUST.