Konesens Development-Nigeria is a Nigeria-registered NGO supporting sustainable peace
Konesens Development - Nigeria
Konesens Development-Nigeria is a responsive non-governmental organization located in Nigeria with operations and primary programming in Makurdi, Benue State. A state impacted by decades of regional conflicts, and most recently exacerbated by climate change, we work with women from different religious backgrounds who are committed to fostering peace and progress through their individual engagements and by acquiring various employment and entrepreneurial skills that will support peace and sustainability for them, their families, and their communities.
Site Director | Patience Terngue
Patience M. Terngu
In a bid to make a difference and impact her community and the world at-large, Patience M. Terngu is currently the Site Director for Konesens Development-Nigeria and manages the program and operations of our work in Benue State. She builds and strengthens our network with community service organizations and government agencies in Nigeria with the focus of peace building and women’s empowerment. She is also the Benue State coordinator for our partner, Centre for Interfaith Community Development. Since 2019, she has introduced and established Peace Education and Leadership Program in schools in Benue State.
Patience served as an Interfaith Youth Ambassador for United Religions Initiative and an Organizing Secretary for the Benue State team of Model United Nation Development Organization International in 2018. She worked with Intra-Health International Initiative on a UNICEF Child protection systems strengthening project on Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Benue State from 2013 -2014. Patience is passionate about bringing change to the society, inclusion of women in leadership positions, improved standard of living for the most marginalized and desires a society where peace becomes a way of life.