Empowering Youth

SiidAfrica is a non-profit organization focused on youth development and governance through technology.


about us

who we are

SiidAfrica Initiatives for Youth Development is a youth-focused organization established with the goal of leveraging technology to advance youth development and good governance.

We are a non-profit organization that is driven by the belief that technology can be a powerful tool to empower young people and enhance their development and participation in governance.

SiidAfrica was founded on the 1st of August, 2019 and officially registered in Nigeria by Corporate Affairs Commission on the 10th December, 2020 as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Gte) with the Registration Number RC1744311 and Tax Identification Number: 23780715-0001.

SiidAfrica is a member of the Open Alliance Coalition on Open Government Partnership (OGP), a provisional member of the National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), a member of Lagos State Civil Society Partnership (LACSOP).

We are the convener of the Nigeria Youth Development Agenda (NYDA) and initiator of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution Project targeted at empowering young Nigerian with AI skills.

Our Vision

Envisioning an Africa where youth are key drivers of governance and national development, fostering active and engaged participation.

Our Mission

Empower youths and foster participation in governance and national development through technology, inclusivity, and equity.


our goal

To be recognized as a leader in the field of youth development and good governance by providing, through technology, innovative and effective programs and initiatives.

Our Values

Professionalism: We are intentional as we strive for excellence by carrying out our duties with the most ethical and global best practices that bring about the best results.
Partnership: We identify the need to collaborate, as our efforts only contribute to the greater achievement we seek.
– Integrity: We uphold Accountability through Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency for growth.
Innovation: We value creativity and innovation in our programs and initiatives. We are dedicated to adopting new methods to create interventions that meet global standards.
– Inclusion: We are committed to carrying everyone along.

Our Focus

– Civic Engagement 
– Youth Empowerment 
– Inclusion and Equality


our Unique Approach

Our approach is youth-centered, which means that we put young people at the center of our programs and initiatives. We believe that young people should be active participants in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that affect their lives. We believe that developing programs and initiatives that are driven and powered by technology serves as a powerful tool to empower young people and enhance their participation in governance and development. Our approach is to provide young people with the equipment, training, and resources they need to access and utilize technology for personal and civic development.

In summary, SiidAfrica will
– Strengthen and build the capacity of African youths 
– Create awareness for a better youth-friendly environment 
– Drive youth-centered engagements and advocacy
– Promote good governance, policy advocacy, justice, and equality
– Create media and public sensitization channels 
– Carry out quantitative and qualitative data research and analysis

Our Guiding Principles
– We are a non-governmental organization.
– We are not profit-oriented.
– We are non-partisan.
– We are the change Africa seeks, so we will give her our best.
– We believe in active citizenship, rule of law, and youth participation in governance.

Meet Us

Our Dedicated Team

Meet the passionate team behind SiidAfrica driving youth empowerment for better governance.

G.O. Lawal

Founder/ Team Lead

Khadijat Ibrahim

Programs Director

Abimbola Oladele

Operations Director

Samuel Odusanya

Technical Advisor

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Join us in shaping a brighter future for African youth.

We are open to partnership

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