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ICIN
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01About ICIN

Integrated Community Development Initiatives of Nigeria.

Rooted in Jos since 2006. A community-centred organisation working across health, education, peace and opportunity.

Illustrative image · not ICIN field documentation

02Who we are

ICIN, in brief.

The Integrated Community Development Initiatives of Nigeria is a non-governmental organisation based at No. 65 Tafawa Balewa Street, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. According to its published records, ICIN was established in 2006.

Its work spans community development, peacebuilding, inclusion, education, healthcare, women and girls, youth, advocacy, capacity building, ICT and entrepreneurship, community mobilization and humanitarian relief.

03Vision · Mission · Goals

Our vision

A society where poverty is reduced, and where education and health needs are addressed and accessible to all.

Our mission

To promote peaceful coexistence, healthcare and educational needs, and to support youth and women through advocacy, research, mentorship, livelihood, capacity building and partnership toward development.

Our goal

To empower women, girls and other vulnerable groups through education and skills development.

Based on ICIN’s published organisational profile; final wording subject to organisational approval.

04Objectives

  1. 01Enhance skills through advocacy and training
  2. 02Provide career guidance and support decision-making for girls and women
  3. 03Promote gender awareness and good governance
  4. 04Deliver health education
  5. 05Network with similar organisations
  6. 06Strengthen communication within communities
  7. 07Participate in and support oversight of conflict-management mechanisms

05Core competencies

  • Grassroots mobilization /
  • Networking /
  • Gender mainstreaming /
  • Programme adaptability /
  • Volunteer networks /
  • Documentation /
  • Professionalism /
  • Timely delivery /
  • Research /
  • Data analysis

These published competencies connect local participation with the skills, relationships and documentation needed for community development. They are not independent certifications or performance guarantees.

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06Board of Trustees

Governance and leadership.

Names and titles as listed by ICIN; awaiting confirmation.
  • Justice Nafisatu Lawan Musa

    BOT Chairperson

  • Prof. Chris Kwaja

    BOT Member

  • Hajiya Safiya Atta Mansoor

    BOT Member

  • Barr. Zainab Mantu Aliyu

    BOT Member

  • Prince Charles Dickson (PhD)

    BOT Member

  • Sadiq Suleiman (PhD)

    BOT Member

  • Auwal Mohammad

    BOT Member

  • Hajia Fatima Suleiman

    Founder/CEO and BOT Secretary

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