Civic, Leadership & Entrepreneurship Development Center - Abuja

Tagline: “Building Voices. Building Leaders. Building Futures.”


The Civic, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development (CLED) Center in Abuja will serve as a hub for civic membership, entrepreneurship growth, and youth leadership development. As CVEF’s flagship project, it integrates democracy-building, economic empowerment, and innovation to provide a holistic ecosystem for Nigeria’s next generation of changemakers.


Core Pillars

  • 1. Civic Innovation & Advocacy
  • Civic-tech platforms for citizen reporting and participation.
  • Advocacy training & campaigns on governance, justice, and accountability.
  • Hub for Talk Your Own citizen media project.
  1. 2. Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment
    • Startup incubation & SME support.
    • Skills training: digital economy, green jobs, social enterprise.
    • Access to investors, grants, and mentorship networks.

 

  1. 3.Leadership & Capacity Development
    • Youth leadership academies.
    • Inclusive governance & policy labs.
    • Cross-cultural and interfaith dialogue for peacebuilding.

 

Impact Vision

  • Empower 10,000+ youth annually with civic, leadership, and business skills.
  • Incubate 100+ startups and social enterprises in 5 years.
  • Serve as a national model hub linking democracy, innovation, and inclusive growth.
  • Create sustainable livelihoods while strengthening democratic values and peace.


Why It Matters

Nigeria’s 100+ million youth face high unemployment, weak civic inclusion, and leadership gaps. CELD Center Abuja will bridge these divides by:

  • Giving citizens a voice in civic participation and democracy.
  • Equipping youth and entrepreneurs with future-ready skills.
  • Developing ethical leaders for governance, peace, and development.


Call for Partnership

We invite development partners, private sector leaders, and civic innovators to collaborate in co-building the Center - through funding, technical expertise, and shared programs to unlock Nigeria’s civic and economic potential.

📍 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
🌍 Lead Organization: Citizen Voices Empowerment Foundation (CVEF)
📧 Contact: Email civiccenter@cvef.org.ng

Website: www.cvef.org.ng  Tel: +234 704 187 0557