The National Initiative on One Ward One Project is designed to support a sustainable livelihood or enterprise project in every ward across Nigeria.
The “National Initiative on One Ward One Project” is a community-driven development programme designed to support one sustainable, livelihood-enhancing project in every ward across Nigeria. The initiative is built on a simple but powerful idea: Every community has unique skills, resources and economic opportunities. By identifying and investing in the right project in each ward, we can strengthen local enterprises, create jobs, improve household incomes and accelerate inclusive development.
Sustainable development requires an integrated approach. Our programmes respond to interconnected social, economic and environmental priorities.
01Supporting communities to identify priorities, strengthen local structures and participate in local development initiatives.
02Promoting access to education, vocational training, literacy, digital knowledge and skills that expand opportunity.
03Supporting community health promotion, maternal and child health awareness, nutrition and access to essential services.
04Improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities and practical hygiene education.
05Supporting agriculture, entrepreneurship, vocational skills, savings initiatives and income-generating opportunities.
06Promoting meaningful participation, leadership, inclusion and economic opportunities for women and young people.
07Strengthening participation, accountability, social responsibility and collaboration with ward-level institutions.
08Promoting environmental protection, climate adaptation, sustainable natural-resource management and disaster preparedness.
Our approach is designed to ensure projects respond to real needs rather than assumptions.
Engage communities and local stakeholders to understand priorities.
Examine challenges, resources, opportunities and development gaps.
Translate priorities into practical, locally relevant development plans.
Mobilise institutions, donors, companies and technical expertise.
Deliver selected projects with community participation.
Monitor progress, expenditure, participation, outputs and outcomes.
Build local ownership, management and handover arrangements.
NSDI develops and supports projects that respond to real community priorities. As our portfolio grows, this section will highlight current initiatives across our focus areas.
Project
NSDI’s flagship National Initiative on One Ward One Project (NI-1W1P) has officially launched across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
View project detailsNSDI seeks partnerships with organisations and individuals who believe that local communities deserve meaningful opportunities to shape their own development. Together, we can turn community priorities into practical and sustainable results.
When communities participate, institutions collaborate and resources are responsibly directed toward genuine priorities, development can become more inclusive and sustainable.
