We are guided by our vision that empowerment of the people will enhance a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities.
Incorporated in both Nigeria (Federal Republic) and the United States (State of Maryland)
Guided by justice and equity in close collaboration with Rights Monitoring Group
Enhancing sustainable development from community to continental levels
Active participant in United Nations policy processes since 2017
CCDI was established on the ground that people's involvement in all levels of government decision making is essential. The organisation is committed to combating corruption; promotion of enduring democracy; sustainable electoral process; monitoring of Nigerian government compliance with international treaties, which are made to promote peace and progress within and among Nations.
We are a Non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Maryland, United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, working for a stronger and effective sustainable development, democratization process, peace and security.
CCDI works to strengthen and improve the understanding of sustainable development. We achieve this through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support sustainable development as an issue for this generation and generations to come.
We believe in the power of knowledge and its capacity to mobilise human beings to create a better society. We are committed to making a difference; we strive for what can be and not settle for what is.
People all over the world are experiencing the most severe set of interconnected global problems — financial, economic, climate change and scarcity of basic needs. Today's complex problems require solutions that reflect partnerships among all sectors. We will provide the connection between the dynamism inspired by a citizen-focused orientation and expert knowledge on relevant issues.
The power of knowledge to mobilise human beings and create a better, more just society.
We strive for what can be, not what is. A relentless drive toward a better reality.
Complex problems require multi-sector solutions, government, civil society, communities.
Engaging people who see sustainable development as a shared responsibility for all generations.
"The Centre is non-partisan and it seeks to work collaboratively with other organisations, from the highest levels of government to local communities across the globe — to find solutions to suffering and reduce the gap between the haves and have not."
Two foundational beliefs that anchor every programme, every partnership, and every action CCDI takes.
We are a Non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Maryland, United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, working for a stronger and effective sustainable development, democratization process, peace and security. Our dual incorporation gives us the reach to engage both Nigerian society and the global community in our mission.
We believe that people's involvement in all levels of government decision making is essential in order to achieve peace and security, human rights attainment, sustainable development and the democratisation process. This is not merely an aspiration — it is our fundamental operating principle, reflected in how we design every programme and engagement we undertake.
The Centre is non-partisan and it seeks to work collaboratively with other organisations, from the highest levels of government to local communities across the globe — to find solutions to suffering and reduce the gap between the haves and have not.
We provide the connection between the dynamism inspired by a citizen-focused orientation and expert knowledge on relevant issues. Whether engaging the United Nations, national governments, civil society organisations, or grassroots communities, CCDI remains fiercely independent and committed to the people.
From federal to local levels across Nigeria and internationally
Cross-border collaboration with NGOs, CSOs, and academic bodies
All solutions rooted in the realities of local communities
Politically independent — serving the people, not parties
CCDI operates from two jurisdictions, enabling engagement at both the grassroots Nigerian level and the international policy stage.
CCDI's primary base of operations, driving democratic integrity, anti-corruption work, electoral monitoring, and community development programmes across Nigeria's 36 states.
Registered Office: RMG House, 31-32 Zion Compound, Olekoyu Street, Erinje, Ondo State
Lead OperationsCCDI-USA provides the organisation with international reach — engaging the Nigerian diaspora, global civil society, and United States-based partners and institutions in the mission for democratic integrity.
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