Promoting disability inclusion for a just and equitable society

We believe that societies thrive when diversity is intentionally valued and barriers are systematically dismantled

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The Center for Inclusive Development (CID) is a knowledge reform non-profit organisation promoting disability inclusion, using innovative and cutting-edge models to address the toughest social, economic and political challenges affecting the lives of people with disabilities in Nigeria.

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Our Focal Areas

Our focal areas are designed to promote inclusion, strengthen communities, and create sustainable opportunities for people to thrive.

Economic Inclusion and Livelihoods

CID strengthens access to the digital economy, employability, entrepreneurship, assistive technology, financial inclusion, agriculture and value chains, just transition, climate-resilient livelihoods, and social protection for marginalized populations.

Inclusive Education

CID builds capacity for inclusive education systems, inclusive STEM and digital skills, education technology, education-to-work transitions, and youth leadership development.

Human Rights and Social Inclusion

CID advances disability rights, gender equality, labour rights, GBV prevention and response, and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) to address structural and normative barriers.

Technical Advisory and Systems Strengthening

CID provides disability and inclusion audits, institutional capacity building, inclusive programme design support, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL).

Mission & Vision

We envision a world where disability is not a barrier.

Our mission is to strengthen economic, social, and institutional systems that enable Persons with Disabilities, especially women and youth, to participate meaningfully, lead, and prosper, leveraging evidence and innovation

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Keynote by Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye at the inaugural What Next Learning Series

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Explore our recent activities, projects, and community engagements showcasing the impact of our work and commitment to positive change.

Nigeria has not been short of commitments on disability and work. The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, signed in January 2019, reserves at least five percent of jobs in public organisations for persons with disabilities and set up the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to enforce it. In January 2025 the Commission launched the framework for the National Access to Work Scheme, which is meant to supply assistive tools to persons with disabilities employed in the private sector. We at the Center for Inclusive Development support both and want them delivered. But they share a starting point,...

Beyond 5%: Financing Jobs for Young Nigerians with Disabilities

Every young person with an idea in Nigeria knows the familiar pattern of having a plan and energy, then going in search of the modest amount of money that turns a plan into a tailoring shop, a phone repair table, or a small delivery route. For most young Nigerians, that search is already difficult. For a young Nigerian with a disability, it is very nearly closed. A recent report from the World Bank, researched across the country by the Youth Chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, reveals that fewer than 7 in every 100 young persons...

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Join our campaign for inclusive development and become part of a movement committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone, especially persons with disabilities and marginalized communities. Together, we can drive meaningful change through advocacy, empowerment, education, and community action. Your voice, support, and participation can help build a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable society where no one is left behind.

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Our Partners

Our partners are vital to advancing our mission of building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can thrive. Through collaboration, shared values, and collective action, we work with organizations, institutions, and communities committed to promoting equal opportunities, accessibility, and empowerment for all.

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