NETWORK OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA
NGO / International Agencies
Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
(NEPWHAN)
Organizational
Profile
October, 2017
ABOUT NEPWHAN
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) is the national umbrella body of all of support groups, associations, organizations and constituencies of PLHIV in Nigeria, and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Core programs and activities of the Network includes Policy Advocacy and Resources Mobilization, Treatment Adherence and Community Preparedness, Research and Documentation, HIV Counseling and Referral Services, Capacity Building, Home Based Care Services, Community System Strengthening, Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Human Rights Advocacy, and other Cross-cutting Issues including Stigma Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming and Public Private Partnership (PPP). With an estimated 300,000 PLHIV members in 650 registered groups in Nigeria, NEPWHAN is strategically positioned to mobilize, strengthen, coordinate and support community based initiatives, especially those promoting the involvement and participation of patients’ organizations and safety of patients.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
NEPWHAN COORDINATING STRUCTURES, GOVERNANCE AND MECHANISMS
NEPWHAN serves as the umbrella administrative body of all support groups of people living with HIV in Nigeria. At the apex of NEPWHAN organogram is the Delegates Assembly which comprises delegates from the 36 state chapters of NEPWHAN and the Federal Capital Teerritory.. The Delegates Assembly meets once every three years and takes all major decisions on behalf of the organization, for example, admission of new members into the Board of Trustee, amendment of the constitution, election of new management board and zonal officials. Next to the Delegates Assembly is the Board of Trustees (BOT) which plays advisory role for the organization’s management. Next to the Board of Trustees is the management board which comprises of all national officials of the organization. The national officials are elected at the Delegates Assembly for a term of three years. The management board coordinates all the activities of the Network, including resource mobilization, approval of policies, workplans, programmes, budgets, timelines and disciplinary matters.
The National Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, including project design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation The Secretariat comprises of a team of programme and administrative staff, and is headed by the National Coordinator. Apart from the National Coordinator who heads the national secretariat of NEPWHAN, there are also Zonal Coordinators and Secretaries in six geopolitical zones in Nigeria who coordinate State Chapters of NEPWHAN in their respective zones. The State coordinators are responsible for coordination of activities of support groups in their respective states. The coordinators of support groups are responsible for implementation of activities at the community levels. Such decentralization of roles has made it easy for wider reach of NEPWHAN activities and has reduced the workload of the national secretariat.
PARTNERSHIP/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
NEPWHAN is a member of Africa Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAP+) and Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+). NEPWHAN collaborates and partners with different organizations in the implementation of its programs and activities. Some of the these partners are - National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), State State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), Ford Foundation, Futures Group International, Family Health International (FHI), UNDP, ActionAid, AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN), UNAIDS, Christian AID UK, African Council of AIDS Service Organization (AfriCASO), UNFPA, Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Federal Ministry of Health, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Global Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GNP+).
The overall independent body that oversees the organization is the Board of Trustees. Member of the board of trustees are:
S/No Name Position
3 Abdul-Rahaman Musa Momodu Board Chairman
2 Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Yahaya Board Secretary
4 HRH, Chief Kuhwa Terkula Board Member
4 Helen Ogunsina Board Member
5 Andy Chinemelu NEPWHAN Legal Adviser
6 Dr. Pat Matemilola Board member
ork of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
(NEPWHAN)
Organizational
Profile
October, 2017
ABOUT NEPWHAN
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) is the national umbrella body of all of support groups, associations, organizations and constituencies of PLHIV in Nigeria, and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Core programs and activities of the Network includes Policy Advocacy and Resources Mobilization, Treatment Adherence and Community Preparedness, Research and Documentation, HIV Counseling and Referral Services, Capacity Building, Home Based Care Services, Community System Strengthening, Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Human Rights Advocacy, and other Cross-cutting Issues including Stigma Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming and Public Private Partnership (PPP). With an estimated 300,000 PLHIV members in 650 registered groups in Nigeria, NEPWHAN is strategically positioned to mobilize, strengthen, coordinate and support community based initiatives, especially those promoting the involvement and participation of patients’ organizations and safety of patients.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
NEPWHAN COORDINATING STRUCTURES, GOVERNANCE AND MECHANISMS
NEPWHAN serves as the umbrella administrative body of all support groups of people living with HIV in Nigeria. At the apex of NEPWHAN organogram is the Delegates Assembly which comprises delegates from the 36 state chapters of NEPWHAN and the Federal Capital Teerritory.. The Delegates Assembly meets once every three years and takes all major decisions on behalf of the organization, for example, admission of new members into the Board of Trustee, amendment of the constitution, election of new management board and zonal officials. Next to the Delegates Assembly is the Board of Trustees (BOT) which plays advisory role for the organization’s management. Next to the Board of Trustees is the management board which comprises of all national officials of the organization. The national officials are elected at the Delegates Assembly for a term of three years. The management board coordinates all the activities of the Network, including resource mobilization, approval of policies, workplans, programmes, budgets, timelines and disciplinary matters.
The National Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, including project design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation The Secretariat comprises of a team of programme and administrative staff, and is headed by the National Coordinator. Apart from the National Coordinator who heads the national secretariat of NEPWHAN, there are also Zonal Coordinators and Secretaries in six geopolitical zones in Nigeria who coordinate State Chapters of NEPWHAN in their respective zones. The State coordinators are responsible for coordination of activities of support groups in their respective states. The coordinators of support groups are responsible for implementation of activities at the community levels. Such decentralization of roles has made it easy for wider reach of NEPWHAN activities and has reduced the workload of the national secretariat.
PARTNERSHIP/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
NEPWHAN is a member of Africa Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAP+) and Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+). NEPWHAN collaborates and partners with different organizations in the implementation of its programs and activities. Some of the these partners are - National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), State State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), Ford Foundation, Futures Group International, Family Health International (FHI), UNDP, ActionAid, AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN), UNAIDS, Christian AID UK, African Council of AIDS Service Organization (AfriCASO), UNFPA, Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Federal Ministry of Health, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Global Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GNP+).
The overall independent body that oversees the organization is the Board of Trustees. Member of the board of trustees are:
S/No Name Position
3 Abdul-Rahaman Musa Momodu Board Chairman
2 Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Yahaya Board Secretary
4 HRH, Chief Kuhwa Terkula Board Member
4 Helen Ogunsina Board Member
5 Andy Chinemelu NEPWHAN Legal Adviser
6 Dr. Pat Matemilola Board member
GOAL
To advocate for the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention treatment, care & support services.
VISION
A country where people living with HIV/AIDS are given equal rights & privilege like every other member of the society
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
(NEPWHAN)
Organizational
Profile
October, 2017
ABOUT NEPWHAN
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) is the national umbrella body of all of support groups, associations, organizations and constituencies of PLHIV in Nigeria, and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Core programs and activities of the Network includes Policy Advocacy and Resources Mobilization, Treatment Adherence and Community Preparedness, Research and Documentation, HIV Counseling and Referral Services, Capacity Building, Home Based Care Services, Community System Strengthening, Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Human Rights Advocacy, and other Cross-cutting Issues including Stigma Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming and Public Private Partnership (PPP). With an estimated 300,000 PLHIV members in 650 registered groups in Nigeria, NEPWHAN is strategically positioned to mobilize, strengthen, coordinate and support community based initiatives, especially those promoting the involvement and participation of patients’ organizations and safety of patients.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
NEPWHAN COORDINATING STRUCTURES, GOVERNANCE AND MECHANISMS
NEPWHAN serves as the umbrella administrative body of all support groups of people living with HIV in Nigeria. At the apex of NEPWHAN organogram is the Delegates Assembly which comprises delegates from the 36 state chapters of NEPWHAN and the Federal Capital Teerritory.. The Delegates Assembly meets once every three years and takes all major decisions on behalf of the organization, for example, admission of new members into the Board of Trustee, amendment of the constitution, election of new management board and zonal officials. Next to the Delegates Assembly is the Board of Trustees (BOT) which plays advisory role for the organization’s management. Next to the Board of Trustees is the management board which comprises of all national officials of the organization. The national officials are elected at the Delegates Assembly for a term of three years. The management board coordinates all the activities of the Network, including resource mobilization, approval of policies, workplans, programmes, budgets, timelines and disciplinary matters.
The National Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, including project design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation The Secretariat comprises of a team of programme and administrative staff, and is headed by the National Coordinator. Apart from the National Coordinator who heads the national secretariat of NEPWHAN, there are also Zonal Coordinators and Secretaries in six geopolitical zones in Nigeria who coordinate State Chapters of NEPWHAN in their respective zones. The State coordinators are responsible for coordination of activities of support groups in their respective states. The coordinators of support groups are responsible for implementation of activities at the community levels. Such decentralization of roles has made it easy for wider reach of NEPWHAN activities and has reduced the workload of the national secretariat.
PARTNERSHIP/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
NEPWHAN is a member of Africa Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAP+) and Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+). NEPWHAN collaborates and partners with different organizations in the implementation of its programs and activities. Some of the these partners are - National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), State State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), Ford Foundation, Futures Group International, Family Health International (FHI), UNDP, ActionAid, AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN), UNAIDS, Christian AID UK, African Council of AIDS Service Organization (AfriCASO), UNFPA, Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Federal Ministry of Health, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Global Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GNP+).
The overall independent body that oversees the organization is the Board of Trustees. Member of the board of trustees are:
S/No Name Position
3 Abdul-Rahaman Musa Momodu Board Chairman
2 Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Yahaya Board Secretary
4 HRH, Chief Kuhwa Terkula Board Member
4 Helen Ogunsina Board Member
5 Andy Chinemelu NEPWHAN Legal Adviser
6 Dr. Pat Matemilola Board member
ork of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
(NEPWHAN)
Organizational
Profile
October, 2017
ABOUT NEPWHAN
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) is the national umbrella body of all of support groups, associations, organizations and constituencies of PLHIV in Nigeria, and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Core programs and activities of the Network includes Policy Advocacy and Resources Mobilization, Treatment Adherence and Community Preparedness, Research and Documentation, HIV Counseling and Referral Services, Capacity Building, Home Based Care Services, Community System Strengthening, Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Human Rights Advocacy, and other Cross-cutting Issues including Stigma Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming and Public Private Partnership (PPP). With an estimated 300,000 PLHIV members in 650 registered groups in Nigeria, NEPWHAN is strategically positioned to mobilize, strengthen, coordinate and support community based initiatives, especially those promoting the involvement and participation of patients’ organizations and safety of patients.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
NEPWHAN COORDINATING STRUCTURES, GOVERNANCE AND MECHANISMS
NEPWHAN serves as the umbrella administrative body of all support groups of people living with HIV in Nigeria. At the apex of NEPWHAN organogram is the Delegates Assembly which comprises delegates from the 36 state chapters of NEPWHAN and the Federal Capital Teerritory.. The Delegates Assembly meets once every three years and takes all major decisions on behalf of the organization, for example, admission of new members into the Board of Trustee, amendment of the constitution, election of new management board and zonal officials. Next to the Delegates Assembly is the Board of Trustees (BOT) which plays advisory role for the organization’s management. Next to the Board of Trustees is the management board which comprises of all national officials of the organization. The national officials are elected at the Delegates Assembly for a term of three years. The management board coordinates all the activities of the Network, including resource mobilization, approval of policies, workplans, programmes, budgets, timelines and disciplinary matters.
The National Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, including project design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation The Secretariat comprises of a team of programme and administrative staff, and is headed by the National Coordinator. Apart from the National Coordinator who heads the national secretariat of NEPWHAN, there are also Zonal Coordinators and Secretaries in six geopolitical zones in Nigeria who coordinate State Chapters of NEPWHAN in their respective zones. The State coordinators are responsible for coordination of activities of support groups in their respective states. The coordinators of support groups are responsible for implementation of activities at the community levels. Such decentralization of roles has made it easy for wider reach of NEPWHAN activities and has reduced the workload of the national secretariat.
PARTNERSHIP/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
NEPWHAN is a member of Africa Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAP+) and Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+). NEPWHAN collaborates and partners with different organizations in the implementation of its programs and activities. Some of the these partners are - National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), State State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), Ford Foundation, Futures Group International, Family Health International (FHI), UNDP, ActionAid, AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria (APIN), UNAIDS, Christian AID UK, African Council of AIDS Service Organization (AfriCASO), UNFPA, Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the Federal Ministry of Health, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Global Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GNP+).
The overall independent body that oversees the organization is the Board of Trustees. Member of the board of trustees are:
S/No Name Position
3 Abdul-Rahaman Musa Momodu Board Chairman
2 Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Yahaya Board Secretary
4 HRH, Chief Kuhwa Terkula Board Member
4 Helen Ogunsina Board Member
5 Andy Chinemelu NEPWHAN Legal Adviser
6 Dr. Pat Matemilola Board member
GOAL
To advocate for the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention treatment, care & support services.
VISION
A country where people living with HIV/AIDS are given equal rights & privilege like every other member of the society
MISSION
Our mission is to empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response to HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, NEPWHAN facilitated the establishment of three sub-networks to be able to respond to specific needs of sub-population groups. These sub-networks include Association of Positive Youth in Nigeria (APYIN); Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN); and Association of Religious Leaders Living with or directly affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+).
Recent Job Postings
- Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)
- Program Assistant at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)