Call for Blog Abstracts: Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) within Nigeria’s Non-Kinetic Counterinsurgency Framework

8 March 2026

Background

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD–West Africa) invites researchers, policy analysts, and subject-matter experts to submit pitches for analytical blog articles on Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), Nigeria’s deradicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiative.

Operation Safe Corridor remains a significant component of Nigeria’s non-kinetic counterinsurgency framework. As public discourse surrounding the programme continues to evolve, there is a growing need for rigorous, evidence-based analysis to inform debate and deepen policy understanding.

CDD–West Africa therefore seeks concise analytical blog contributions that interrogate key issues related to OSC, clarify misconceptions, and examine its broader implications for peacebuilding, security governance, reintegration policy, and social cohesion.

Objective of the Call

Selected contributors will produce an analytical blog article (1,200–1,500 words) that:

Examines a specific issue relating to Operation Safe Corridor
Engages with the policy, legal, social, or security dimensions of reintegration
Interrogates prevailing public narratives, assumptions, or policy debates
Contributes to evidence-based public understanding of the programme

Submission Process

Interested researchers are required to first submit an abstract (250–300 words) outlining:

Proposed title
Core argument or thesis
Key analytical focus
Methodology or sources (where applicable)
Brief professional bio (maximum 100 words)

Abstracts will be reviewed by the CDD–West Africa editorial team. Only approved pitches will proceed to full blog development.

Full Article Requirements (Upon Approval)

Selected contributors will be required to submit:

One original analytical blog article (1,200–1,500 words)
Proper citations where applicable (hyperlinked)
A short author biography (maximum 100 words)

All submissions must be original and unpublished prior to submission.

CDD–West Africa will provide editorial oversight to ensure clarity, coherence, factual accuracy, and responsible framing of sensitive issues.

Publication and Payment

Approved articles will be published on the CDD–West Africa blog platform.

Professional Fee

CDD–West Africa will pay a gross professional fee of ₦160,000 for this assignment. In accordance with Nigerian tax regulations, a 5% withholding tax will be deducted at source.

Payment Breakdown

Gross Fee: ₦160,000
Withholding Tax (5%): ₦8,000
Net Payable (Take-Home): ₦152,000

Payment Terms

Payment will be made only upon publication of the approved article on the CDD–West Africa blog.
Applicable withholding tax deductions will be applied in accordance with Nigerian regulations.

The professional fee covers research, writing, revisions, and editorial engagement.

Timeline

Pitches will be accepted on a rolling basis until 31 March 2026.

Full article submission: Four weeks after abstract approval.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

Strong analytical writing ability
Experience in security, governance, peacebuilding, reintegration, or related fields
Previous publications (academic, policy, or media)

Submission Details

Abstracts should be sent to:

dangalapu@cddwestafrica.org
Copy: tolaniyan@cddwestafrica.org

Subject Line: Abstract Submission – Operation Safe Corridor Blog – Name

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.