22/07/2026
BUILDING STRONGER ORGANISATIONS FOR A STRONGER ADAMAWA:
Strong communities are not built by good intentions alone, they are built by strong institutions, capable leaders, and effective collaboration.
Every sustainable humanitarian intervention begins with organisations that are well-equipped with the right knowledge, skills, systems, and partnerships.
In line with its steadfast commitment to strengthening the humanitarian and development space in Adamawa State, the Public Speakers Network of Africa Foundation (PSNAF) successfully organized a One-Day Capacity Building Training for emerging Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) under the theme:"Building Stronger Organisations for Sustainable Community Development."The training, held on Friday, 17th July, 2027, provided a dynamic platform for learning, interaction, and the exchange of ideas.
Participants explored practical strategies for building resilient organisations capable of delivering meaningful and lasting impact within their communities.
The session was expertly facilitated by Dr. Umar Muhammad Abubakar of the Centre for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), whose wealth of experience inspired participants with practical insights into organisational development, leadership, accountability, and sustainable humanitarian practice.
Participating organisations included:Like Minds Initiative Organisation
Hoina Charity Foundation
Centre for Democratic Leadership and Accountability (CDLA), Adamawa State Chapter
Coalition for Better Adamawa Development Initiative
Nurture Her Initiative
Adamawa State Youth Parliament
Leadership of the Adamawa State Students' Union Government
The training was highly engaging, interactive, and solution-oriented. Participants exchanged experiences, discussed real community challenges, explored innovative approaches to development work, and strengthened relationships that will foster future collaboration.
This initiative reflects PSNAF's belief that strong organisations build strong communities. When NGOs are equipped with sound governance structures, strategic plans, effective communication skills, resource mobilization strategies, monitoring and evaluation tools, fundraising techniques, and collaborative networks, they become better positioned to address pressing social challenges, improve service delivery, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development. Recognising that capacity development is a continuous process, PSNAF will now host this Capacity Building Programme at the end of every month.
The platform will bring together NGO leaders, humanitarian actors, development practitioners, professionals, policymakers, and emerging organisations to share knowledge, exchange best practices, explore funding opportunities, strengthen institutional capacity, develop mission and vision statements, formulate strategic work plans, improve project management, enhance advocacy and communication, and promote partnerships and networking across the humanitarian and development sectors.This initiative is more than a training programme, it is a long-term investment in building a vibrant, accountable, innovative, and collaborative civil society that will drive sustainable development across Adamawa State and contribute to Nigeria's national development agenda.
The Public Speakers Network of Africa Foundation (PSNAF) extends its sincere appreciation to our distinguished facilitator, all participating organisations, and every individual whose commitment made the programme a success.
Together, we are not merely strengthening organisations, we are nurturing leaders, inspiring collaboration, empowering communities, and laying a stronger foundation for sustainable humanitarian impact.The future of community development depends on the strength of today's institutions.
Together, let us continue to learn, collaborate, innovate, and build a more resilient Adamawa for generations to come.
Bilkisu Sa’ad Galadima Aminu Public Speakers Network of Africa Foundation (PSNAF)Impact and Assessment Officer.Education Lead Project Coordinator.
