The document outlines the strategic implementation matrix for the Policy Framework and National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) presented by Richard Ali. It emphasizes a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to address violent extremism, detailing the roles and responsibilities of various federal entities in implementing the policy. The document also discusses the relationship between policy and politics, advocating for policies to guide political decisions and establish long-term strategies in counter-terrorism efforts.

1. Strategic Implementation Matrix
for the Policy Framework and
National Action Plan on PCVE
RICHARD ALI
Programme Manager, ANA PCVE
Presented at a Workshop of PCVE organized by Sadaka Jariya Foundation and Bold Age
Consult on 4th April, 2019
Arewa House, Kaduna.

2. Objectives
At the end of the engagement, you will be able to—
• Chickens and eggs
• The Policy – Politics Relationship
• The Policy Framework and NAP on PCVE as a strategy document
• Priority Components under the Policy Framework and NAP PCVE
• Situate NBIAS in the policy-level implementation of Presidential
Directive

3. Which came first?

4. Strategy and Tactics
• “All the men can see the tactics I
use to conquer, but what none
can see is the strategy out of
which great victory is evolved.”
Sun Tzu

5. Strategy and Tactics
STRATEGY
• From the Greek strategia
• The art of generalship
• “Strategy is a system of finding,
formulating, and developing a
doctrine that will ensure long-
term success if followed
faithfully.”
- Dr. Vladimir Kvint
TACTICS
• From the Greek taktike
• The art of arrangement
• “Tactics are concerned with the
short to medium term co-
ordination of activities and the
deployment of resources needed
to reach a particular strategic
goal.”
- Chris Kimble

6. Politics And Policy
DISCUSS: Should policy drive politics or should politics drive
policy?

7. What is the Policy Framework and NAP PCVE
Who is this man?
What importance should
Government of Nigeria
functionaries attach to the Policy
Framework and National Action
Plan on PCVE?

8. What is the Policy Framework and NAP PCVE
“Whereas security measures
remain necessary in addressing
the threat of violent extremism, a
whole-of-government approach
and a whole of society approach is
urgently required if we must
address the drivers of violent
extremism in our society.”
“… I directed that a
comprehensive and
complementary approach to our
Counter Terrorism efforts be
developed. This effort has resulted
in this Policy Framework which
shall be implemented by all
relevant Federal MDAs as part of
their annual activities.”
Presidential Directive given on 24th August 2017

9. The Policy Framework and National Action Plan on PCVE is the premier
STRATEGIC-level document emanating from the Presidency by virtue of
its contents and the enabling Presidential Directive.

10. The Mix
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
FGN
NGOs/ (NBIAS) / Consultants
NBIAS (MDA-specific
Strategic Plan/ M & E
Plan etc)

11. Strategic Implementation Matrix: Priority
Components
Strengthening Institutions
and Coordination of PCVE
Programmes
Strengthening Rule of Law,
Access to Justice and Human
Rights Approaches
Engaging Communities and
Building Resilience
Integrating Strategic
Communications in PCVE
Programming

12. Strategic Implementation Matrix: Fishbone
Strengthening
Institutions
and Coordina-
tion of PCVE
Programmes
Engaging
Communities
and Building
Resilience
Integrating
Strategic
Communicatio
ns in PCVE
Programming
Institutionalized,
mainstreamed and
coordinated PCVE
programmes at
national, state and
local levels
Strategic
communications
institutionalized and
mainstreamed in
PCVE programmes at
all levels
Enhanced capacity of
individuals and
communities to prevent
and counter violent
extremism and recover
from violent occurrences
Presidential
Directive
NBIAS
Implementation
ComponentObjective

13. Intervention Example
Priority Component Objective Strategy Expected Outcomes Actors Responsible
Strengthening
Institutions and
Coordination of
PCVE Programmes
Institutionalized,
mainstreamed and
coordinated PCVE
programmes at
national, state and
local levels
Build institutional
capacity of
stakeholders in
PCVE
Increased
knowledge,
awareness and
availability of timely
and adequate
information leading
to adoption of PCVE
values and
programmes,
change of practice
and policy
formulation
Government of
Nigeria MDAs et al
etc…
PCVE Training
Workshop
Train staff of NBIAS
on the theory and
practice of PCVE
and its streams,
components etc
Workshops/ Train-
the-trainer seminars
Gaining of
transferable
knowledge/expertis
e on practical
integration of PCVE
in NBIAS affiliated
schools
NBIAS + Consultants
+ Subject Matter
Experts etc
TemplateExample

14. Recap
Strategic objectives are long term goals achieved though tactical
actions in a logical sequence—they compliment.
Policy should drive politics and not the other wat around
Such policies needs to be anchored on sound strategic basis
The Policy Framework and NAP for PCVE is a strategy-level document
backed by presidential directive
Government of Nigeria MDAs are obliged to implement it by adopting
and modifying the Strategic Implementation Matrix to suit their
mandate-derived tactical roles.

15. Richard Ali
richard.ali@pcve.org.ng
+234 806 239 2145