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.
Our Activities
- Advocacy, sensitization and Mobilization
- Vocational training
- Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
- Democracy monitoring
- Community information centres
Our Focus
- Empowerment
- Education
- Democracy & Good Governance
- Gender & Development
- Human Rights
- Health and Livelihood
Our Strategies
- Research, Documentation and Publication
- Information sharing & Networking
- Civic Education
- Training (Capacity building)
- Social and Legislative advocacy
Our Beneficiaries
Women, Children and Youth
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.
