CITAD

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.

History

CITAD 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;

1. Digital Creativity and Innovation for Young Women (DICI-YOW)
2. Gender Violence and Human Rights
3. Governance and elections
4. Capacity Building
5. Digital Inclusion
6. ICTs in Education
8. ICTs in Peace Building
9. JOPIS: Job Placement Information Services Job Placement Information Services (JOPIS)
10. Youth Entrepreneurship
11. Research and Knowledge Production (dialogues, series,)
12. Accountability and Anti-corruption

References