About Us
CEDEP INTRODUCTION
The Centre for Development & Partnership (CEDEP)
Established in 2004, CEDEP is a dynamic catalyst for community-driven, sustainable development across Nigeria. With a foundation rooted in innovation, equity, and resilience, CEDEP is an award winning NGO that champion transformative solutions in education, food security, climate action, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. Our work uplifts women, youth, displaced populations, and vulnerable groups empowering them to thrive as active agents of social and economic change.
Our Awards and Activities
Award Recognitions
CEDEP’s committed service and transformative impact have been nationally and internationally acclaimed, including:
- 2010: Honored by the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) as one of Nigeria’s leading NGOs collaborating effectively with the Federal Government to reduce poverty through innovative grassroots programs.
- 2018: Decorated with the Best NGO Award in partnership with the Embassy of Japan for exemplary contributions to deepening bilateral development cooperation and fostering sustainable Nigeria-Japan relations.
These prestigious recognitions underscore CEDEP’s credibility, ethical accountability, and sustained leadership in Nigeria’s civil society landscape.
Strategic Pillars
1. Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
Delivering impactful agricultural extension, food recovery, nutrition, and climate-smart farming, strengthening local food systems and reducing hunger
2. Education, Digital & Vocational Empowerment
Running inclusive schools, skills and digital training centers, and literacy programs that prepare children, women, and youth for 21st-century success
3. Climate Resilience & Environmental Innovation
Leading on renewable energy, disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and resilience building at grassroots level
4. Health, WASH & Wellbeing
Reducing health disparities with targeted interventions in maternal/child health, water and sanitation, and disease prevention
5. Women & Youth Economic Empowerment
Launching microcredit, entrepreneurship training, and leadership development—unlocking economic participation and self-reliance
6. Civic Engagement, Rights & Good Governance
Building strong citizens through civic education, advocacy, democracy monitoring, and social accountability initiatives
Measurable Impact
- Impact-Driven: Enriching the livelihoods and capabilities of over 10,000 beneficiaries spanning Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Borno, Niger, Nassarawa, Adamawa, Yobe, Osun, and Abuja.
- Empowering Women & Youth: Equipping more than 3,500 individuals with skills, leadership training, and entrepreneurial mentoring to foster economic independence and social influence.
- Community Reach: Supporting over 5,000 farmers with climate-smart agriculture techniques while delivering improved nutrition, microcredit services, and market access to underserved populations.
- Sustainable Innovation: Implementing solar-powered infrastructure and digital learning platforms to bridge technological divides and promote energy resilience in rural and displaced communities.
- Collaborative Network: Leveraging over 10 strategic alliances with leading corporate, governmental entities, NGOs, donor agencies, and grassroots collectives to co-create scalable, context-specific development solutions.
Governance
- Transparent, inclusive leadership via a transparent and accountable Governing Board and experienced Management Team and ensures operational agility, ethical stewardship, and sustainable growth.
- Strong executive leadership combining expertise from education, social development, and entrepreneurship.
Monitoring & Evaluation
CEDEP maintains a robust monitoring and evaluation system that tracks progress quarterly through community supervisors, ensuring program quality, relevance, and accountability. We incorporate beneficiary feedback and data-driven adjustments fostering continuous improvement and impact scaling.
Partnerships & Alliances
CEDEP recognizes that partnership is power. We work alongside government, international donors, corporate actors, community organizations, and philanthropists scaling what works, innovating boldly, and sharing expertise at every step.
Funding & Support
Sustained through a diverse blend of membership fees, government grants, donor funding, consultancy revenue, and private sector investment—anchored in rigorous financial oversight and impact reporting.
Empowerment
Education
Democracy & Good Governance
Gender & Development
Human Rights
Health and Livelihood
Our Goal
To support youths, women and children develop their human potential to exploit every available opportunity that will increase their confidence towards improving the quality of their lives and to promote partnership and networks aimed at achieving a positive and equitable development in the society.
