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
 * 7) ICTs in Peace Building
 * 8) JOPIS: Job Placement Information Services Job Placement Information Services (JOPIS)
 * 9) Youth Entrepreneurship
 * 10) Research and Knowledge Production (dialogues, series,)
 * 11) Accountability and Anti-corruption
 * 1) Accountability and Anti-corruption

Governance
The governing board consists of the chairman, the executive directors, the treasurer and four members.

The Chairman
The Chairman is Prof. Amina Kaidal from the University of Maiduguri.

Executive director
The executive director of the organisation is Engineer Yunusa Ya'u.

Treasurer
The treasurer for the organisation is Ahmad A. Yakasai

Vision
The vision of the organisation is to build a knowledge based democratic and self reliant society.

Mission
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.