New Initiative for Social Development -NISD

New Initiative for Social Development -NISD NISD is a NGO dedicated to providing reliable solutions for sustainable development. We engage in:
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New Initiative For Social Development with support from African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre L...
20/05/2026

New Initiative For Social Development with support from African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre L*D) extended its Male Feminists Network (MFN) sensitisation campaign to secondary schools in Ondo State today 20th May, 2026 with a session held during the school assembly at St. Michael Catholic High School Akure, Ondo State.

The sensitisation programme was warmly received by both the school authorities and students, who expressed strong interest in sustaining the engagement through continuous sessions and interactive activities. The initiative aims to empower in-school boys and Male teachers to become positive change agents within their schools and communities by promoting awareness and conversations around fighting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools and Communities in Ondo State.









The train of Male Feminist Network Project moves to the Akure Muslim College in Ondo State as New Initiative For Social ...
20/05/2026

The train of Male Feminist Network Project moves to the Akure Muslim College in Ondo State as New Initiative For Social Development in partnership with African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Center L*D) will tomorrow commence its maiden edition of her school outreach on prevention of Gender-based violence through School Debate, Quiz Competition and Art contests.





New Initiative For Social Development, Ondo State Team paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Permanent Secretary ...
07/05/2026

New Initiative For Social Development, Ondo State Team paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Rev. Some Ogunlade, to formally brief him on the Act Naija! Project, share key success stories and milestones achieved in Ondo State since the inception of the project, and discuss challenges as well as strategies for the next steps.

The visit also provided an opportunity to seek his full collaboration and support in advancing the objectives of the Act Naija! Project, particularly in strengthening social protection policies and frameworks at the sub-national level.



Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work of every individual contributing to building stronger comm...
01/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work of every individual contributing to building stronger communities and a better future. Your efforts matter, your impact is valued, and your commitment continues to drive progress vehicle of our country, Nigeria.

Wishing all workers a fruitful new month and happy Worker's Day!

It was a great privilege to be part of stakeholders attended an Interstate Consultative Dialogue on Gender-Based Violenc...
28/04/2026

It was a great privilege to be part of stakeholders attended an Interstate Consultative Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response organized by the Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development (BIGIF).

The aim of the programme was to strengthen coordinated GBV prevention and response mechanisms. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders from Ondo State and Ekiti State to assess existing GBV response systems, share state-level experiences, and develop actionable strategies for improved coordination, prevention, and service delivery.

The engagement had in attendance key high-level stakeholders, including the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, the Executive Secretary of the Ondo State Agency Against Gender-Based Violence, and the State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, among other relevant actors within the GBV response ecosystem.

The New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) was represented at the engagement by Barr Ruth L. Oluwaleke, Legal Officer, and Mr Olusegun Ojo, Program Manager of the Male Feminist Network Project, Southwest. During the event, Mr Olusegun delivered a presentation highlighting the experiences and progress of the Male Feminist Network Project, including implementation lessons and strategies. Presentations from other key stakeholders across both states further enriched the dialogue by highlighting progress, implementation challenges, and operational gaps, thereby contributing to broader discussions on strengthening institutional coordination and improving GBV response systems.

Overall, the dialogue provided a strategic platform for cross-state learning, evidence sharing, and the development of practical, coordinated approaches to strengthening GBV prevention and response systems across the region.

Today, NISD Organised the first One-Day Quarterly MFN Dialogue in Osun state, bringing together key members of the Male ...
22/04/2026

Today, NISD Organised the first One-Day Quarterly MFN Dialogue in Osun state, bringing together key members of the Male Dominant Groups, representative of the Civil Society Organization, Joint Association of People with Disability, Christian and Islamic Religious Leaders to review progress, share experiences, and strengthen internal cohesion in the fight against GBV.

Stakeholders, today reiterated commitment to the cause especially from the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State Chapter, Osun state Ministry women and children affairs, Religious Leaders and other Associations.





New Initiative For Social Development was pleased to have been part of commission of AGGREGATION CENTRE FOR PADDY RICE i...
17/04/2026

New Initiative For Social Development was pleased to have been part of commission of AGGREGATION CENTRE FOR PADDY RICE in Gbonyin Local Government, Ekiti State, an epoch-making event which gave the people of Gbonyin Local Government a breath of fresh air that is good life.

Speaking, Barr Ruth Oluwaleke on behalf of the New Initiative For Social Development appreciated Government of Japan for supporting agricultural mechanization and grassroots development and recognized the Ekiti State Ministry of Agriculture, ADP, Toyota Tsusho, and CFAO for their roles in implementation, coordination, and technical support, stressing that despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the stakeholders’ resilience in completing the project was commendable.

The event however serves as a call on Aanuoluwapo Farmers’ Cooperative to ensure proper use, maintenance, and collective management of the equipment.

Earlier in her remarks, the representative of the Ambassador, Ms Wakana Deguchi said that it is believed that with the provision of mechanized farm equipment, rice cultivation will become more efficient while post-harvest losses will be significantly reduced across its vast arable land.

She assured a training support to be provided by the Japanese partners along with the strong ownership by the ADP and the local cooperatives will ensure that these benefits are sustained for years to come.

Other key stakeholders present were from Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Information, the National Orientation Agency, the Regent of Aisegba, the representative of the chairman of Aiyekire LGA, members, and the executive of the beneficiary cooperative, Aanuoluwapo Farmers’ Cooperative

The long awaited day is here as New Initiative For Social Development in partnership with Japan Embassy will today commi...
16/04/2026

The long awaited day is here as New Initiative For Social Development in partnership with Japan Embassy will today commission AGGREGATION CENTRE FOR PADDY RICE in Gbonyin Local Government, Ekiti State.

A Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) which aims to increase and improve human capital development in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

On this occasion of Easter, let’s be reminded of the sacrificial spirit of Jesus through the Love of God. It is importan...
05/04/2026

On this occasion of Easter, let’s be reminded of the sacrificial spirit of Jesus through the Love of God. It is important, we all reciprocate it by loving others and be like Christ. Happy Easter to all our Christian faithful brothers and sisters!

The NISD Ekiti team recently received a visit from the MFN Project Program Coordinator, Mr. Vincent Dania, and Program A...
02/04/2026

The NISD Ekiti team recently received a visit from the MFN Project Program Coordinator, Mr. Vincent Dania, and Program Assistant, Mr. Elvis, from the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre L*D) for a productive and reflective meeting with zonal partners.

The meeting provided a valuable platform for reviewing progress on project implementation. Partners shared updates on ongoing activities, discussed remaining plans for Year 1, and reflected on key learnings to strengthen future delivery.

Constructive feedback was also exchanged on reports and activity logs, reinforcing a shared commitment to accountability, learning, and continuous improvement in advancing the goals of the MFN project.

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Road 4, NISD Avenue, Behind Fayose Housing Estate, Off Afao Road Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

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+2348035777031

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