About

Who are we:

Ngalasi Centre for Cohesion and Development is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation founded by a group of patriots who agreed to work together since 2020. We are duly registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration Number 7648139.  We work on initiatives that promote public trust, national cohesion, social capital and values that connect people to possibilities.

We work on programs that enhance cybersecurity, promote blue economy and sustain development. We are a solution minded people who believe that through innovation and mobilising our capabilities and networks we can cause impactful change among our communities, conserve the planet and advance positive developmental possibilities.

With headquarters in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), secretariat in Portharcourt, we deploy technology to connect our members in pursuit of our priorities.

Our team and resource persons

Senator Gbemi R. Saraki

Senator Gbemi R. Saraki

Member Advisory Board, NCCD
Former Cabinet Minister and accomplished politician
Adaobi Nkeokeleonye

Adaobi Nkeokeleonye

Trustee, NCCD
Ph.D, Social Development Researcher
Prof. Christian Kaunert

Prof. Christian Kaunert

Adviser NCCD

Director, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales

Maram Mahdi

Maram Mahdi

Panelist, Abuja Dialogue on Cybersecurity
Researher, African Peace and Security Governance Programme, ISS
Ibrahim Lawal

Ibrahim Lawal

Trustee, NCCD
Medical Practioner, Director, https://www.amanmedicare.com
Cedric Ogwu

Cedric Ogwu

Partnership Lead, Abuja Dialogue for Cybersecurity 2024
Blessing Itugbu

Blessing Itugbu

Deputy Editor, Digital Economy Bulletin
Dr. Uche Igwe

Dr. Uche Igwe

Co-- Founder and Lead Facilitator, NCCD

Dr Uche Igwe is currently a visiting fellow both at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the International Centre for Policing and Security at the University of South Wales in the United Kingdom. He was recently appointed a visiting professor at the Polish Centre for African Studies in Wroclaw.

Partnership

As a people-centered organisation we are open to partnerships that advance our objectives

Program areas

We work in cybersecurity, blue economy, climate change areas.

Capacity Building

We take knowledge sharing very seriously and encourage our members to learn and share to build competencies and acquire problem solving skills.

Collaborate with Us

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Available