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African Community Development Institute (ACODI) is a dynamic
institute that promotes education, health, and small
business enterprises to foster human development in Africa and the Diaspora. ACODI organizes conferences, seminars and workshops to sensitize the community for economic and social development by: Mobilizing women and men through educational activities and scholarly exchange programs to share information and design ways and means of improving the educational systems in Africa and the Diaspora. Identifying and promoting business management activities especially for women through training in developing small business enterprises. Establishing Institute for Women Studies with a focus on researching and chronicling African women’s history, artwork, and achievements in contributing to economic, social and political development. While examining the complex issues surrounding the status of women in the society, ACODI emphasizes the compelling ways women have reshaped the culture and managed economic realities in Africa and the Diaspora. In addition, ACODI is working to create a nexus between African Women and other women of the Diaspora while developing a mentoring/volunteering/ support programs for women and youths. The institute brings together individuals, organizations, universities, and international aid agencies that support women’s development to design and implement actions that improve the quality of life of women, girls and youths. By mobilizing youths to participate in mentoring and volunteering in their schools and communities, ACODI hopes to develop youth leadership skills. ACODI is a 501(C) 3 organization.
ACODI’s Board of Directors Elile G. Awa, Ph.D., Founder/CEO, and Professor Strayer University Sidi Jammeh, Ph.D., Chairman, The World Bank Group-IMF Africa Club (Partner) Alhaji Saidu B. Samaila, Executive Director, Inland Bank (Nig.) Plc; Chairman, NewsAfrica (U.K.) Ltd. (Treasurer) Sulayman S. Nyang, Ph.D., Professor, Department of African Studies, Howard University Mobolaji Aluko, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, Howard University Mrs. D. E. Nottidge, Manager, Chevron Nigeria Ltd.
Ms. Victoria O. Aluta, Nigeria Program Officer, Africa Region Mr. Lawrence O. A. Momodu, Student, Secretary
Staff: Elile G. Awa, Ph.D., President/CEO Tracy Gavins, Administrative Assistant Victoria Aluta, Program Officer, Africa Region ACODI's Wish List......... ***Laser Printer***Digital Camera***Laptop***Computer All donations are tax deductible***Thank you! SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ACODI SUPPORTERS WHO GAVE GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT ACODI's PROGRAMS. CORPORATE DONORS: WESTERN UNION INTERNATIONAL CHEVRON (Nig.) Ltd. SIGMA CONSTRUCTION Ltd. & NewsAfrica (U.K.) Ltd. (Alhaji Saidu B. Samaila, Chairman) World Bank Dollars for Doers Community Program INDIVIDUAL DONORS: His Excellency Prince Abubakar Audu, Executive Governor of Kogi State, Nigeria Ambassador (Alhaji) Hassan Adamu, Wakilin Adamawa Dr. & Dr (Mrs.) Clayton W. Garrett
Dr. Michael Otaigbe
Dr. Muhammad M. Sohna Ilhan Izmirli
Christopher Griffin Michelle Nghi
Dr. Felix I. Nwoke Coti Chapo
Dr. David D. Barnett Yohannas Abate
Gloria Effiong Dr. Chris Effiong
Dr. Ike E. Dike Joy Wigwe
Alex Onyenwe Frederick Appiah
Abubakar Abdullahi Patrick Ayendi
David A. Wood Dr. & Mrs. Mobolaji Aluko
Dr. Ademola Aiyegoro Michael Ralph
Rosine Zidouemba Dr. Ndubuisi E. Ogbuokiri
Dr. Charles Aneke Terry A. Johnson
Lamin Bojang Gloria F. Lloyd
Dr. Floyd S. Tesmer Dina & LaMonte Jennings
Cece Modupe Fadope Jummai Ali
Joyce G. James Hazel Hewlin
Kwaku Osei-Akom Roseleen Mba-Kalu
Michelle Holder Dr. Charles O. Aneke
Dr. Emmanuel D. Akpan Dr. Jerry Kolo
Dr. Segun Gbadegesin Dr. Madi Touray
Carolyn Bernier Wallace L. Jennings
Nicholas Davies Captain Umar Bature
Thank you for giving from the Heart! African Community Development Institute (ACODI) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. All contributions to the organization are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible to the extend allowed by Law.
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