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Amb. Sani Saulawa Bala
Our Vision
To be a Centre of excellence for policy research, dialogue, advocacy and training in key areas of diplomacy, democracy and development.
Our Mission
To work for a prosperous, politically stable and globally respected African continent entrenched in the culture of good governance.
From the Executive Director's Desk
Amb. Sani Saulawa Bala
The Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) is an authoritative Non-governmental Organization committed to research, advocacy, training and policy analysis in the areas of conflict prevention, management, democratization and sustainable development in Nigeria, Africa and the world. It was founded in 1993 by Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR; a renowned scholar and seasoned diplomat, former Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister and former United Nations Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs. The Centre began full operation in February 2014.
SCDDD is leading strategic discussions on inclusive governance for sustainable development in order to guarantee human security, sustainable peace, rule of law and human rights in Nigeria and Africa, shaping public policy through research and knowledge sharing. It is committed to improving the democratic and governance space through advocacy and the provision of context-specific solutions to governments, policy makers and some non-state actors in Nigeria and Africa.
Our Core Values
Professionalism
We pride ourselves in the exceptional way we carry out our duties. Professionalism is not just a buzz word for us, it is a life style embedded in our organizations DNA.
Independent Thinking
Everyone at the Savannah Centre is an independent thinker capable of generating ideas and coming up with innovative ways to solve emergent problems.
Empathy
To immerse ourselves in the situations or circumstances of others and see the world from their perspective is very vital to how we conduct ourselves when faced with problems; it also guides us towards creativity in finding sustainable solutions.
Team Spirit
At Savannah we work as a team and members of a family. Everyone is carried along and each person is valued for his or her competences and buttons.
Strategic Objectives
The Centre intends to achieve its objectives through persistent engagements with policy makers, other civil society organizations, media, sub-regional organisations and the international community, in providing context-specific solutions to Nigeria and Africa’s development challenges through adaptive and pragmatic researches, trainings, programmes and advocacies. It strives to link peace building and development efforts at the national, regional, and global levels.
Strategic Objectives
Our Board
Our Team
Col. Ademola Lawal
Sir Bola Abimbola
Mr. Ibrahim L. Ahmed
Grace Arigu
Blessing Atureta-Ogah
Abigail Oderinde
Linda U. Nwagu
Ramatu Ishaka Sadiq
