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/ |
Formerly called | Computer Literacy Project |
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]
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;[4][7]
The governing board consists of the chairman, the executive directors, the treasurer and four members.[20]
The Chairman is Prof. Amina Kaidal from the University of Maiduguri.[20]
The executive director of the organisation is Engineer Yunusa Ya'u. [3][20][21][22]
The treasurer for the organisation is Ahmad A. Yakasai[20]
The vision of the organisation is to build a knowledge based democratic and self reliant society.[4]
CITAD'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]