The Center for Information, Technology, and Development (CITAD) is a Nigeria non-governmental organisation that was established to promote democracy and active citizenship through information and communication technology in addendum with civic empowerment programs. It has its headquarter in Kano and branches in Abuja, Jama'are, Itas, Dutse (Jigawa State), Azare, Gombe and Yobe States.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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| Abbreviation | CITAD |
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| Formation | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Kano (city) |
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Chairman | Prof. Amina Kaidal |
Executive Director | Engineer Yunusa Ya'u |
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| Website | https://www.citad.org.ng/ |
Formerly called | Computer Literacy Project |
History
editCITAD came into existence in 1997 as a Computer Literacy Project. In 2000, the capacity was increased and it currently covers 12 different units which are: are;[4][7]
- Digital Creativity and Innovation for Young Women (DICI-YOW)[8]
- Gender Violence and Human Rights[9]
- Governance and elections [10]
- Capacity Building [11]
- Digital Inclusion[12]
- ICTs in Education[13]
- aHub[14]
- ICTs in Peace Building[15]
- JOPIS: Job Placement Information Services Job Placement Information Services (JOPIS) [16]
- Youth Entrepreneurship[17]
- Research and Knowledge Production (dialogues, series,)[18]
- Accountability and Anti-corruption[19]
Governance
editThe governing board consists of the chairman, the executive directors, the treasurer and four members.[20]
The Chairman
editThe Chairman is Prof. Amina Kaidal from the University of Maiduguri.[20]
Executive director
editThe executive director of the organisation is Engineer Yunusa Ya'u. [3][20][21][22]
Treasurer
editThe treasurer for the organisation is Ahmad A. Yakasai[20]
Vision
editThe vision of the organisation is to build a knowledge based democratic and self reliant society.[4]
Mission
editCITAD's mission is to build citizens for a just and knowledge-based society that is hanged on sustainable and balanced development using Information Communication Technology, Capacity Development Programmes, Advocacy, Research and Partnership.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Center for Information Technology and Development - MacArthur Foundation". www.macfound.org. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "CITAD cautions FG against move to monitor social media posts - Businessday NG". businessday.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ a b Jeremiah, Urowayino (2022-05-26). "Chrisland: CITAD, others raise alarom over rising cases of technology-assisted gender violence". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ a b c d "CITAD". Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Uba, Muhammad Sani (2020-09-15). "CITAD, MacArthur Support Youth To Sensitise Kano Residents On COVID-19". HumAngle Media. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Okoronkwo, Nnenna (2021-12-15). "COVID-19: CITAD trains Journalists on vaccine acceptance campaign". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "CITAD Trains CSOs, CBOs On Budget Processes In Bauchi – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "DICI_YOW – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Gender Violence and Human Rights – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Governance and elections – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Capacity Building – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Digital Inclusion – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "ICTs in Education – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "aHub – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "ICTs in Peace Building – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "CITAD JOPIS".
- ^ "Youth Entrepreneurship".
- ^ "Research and Knowledge Production (dialogues, series,) – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Accountability and Anti-corruption – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ a b c d "Governing board – CITAD". Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Isaac, Nkechi (2022-11-08). "NITDA, CITAD Commission School Of Community Network". Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Reporting corruption in age of fake news". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-11-24.