Featured Speakers & Guests
Meet influential leaders, experts, and changemakers from the NGO sector.
Amb. Aina Oladipo Michael CMC NBDSP A.IHRCD
Convener National NGO Conference
Senator. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
CHIEF HOST
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning
SENATOR AINEKAN BASSEY
SPECIAL GUEST
AKWAIBOM NORTH-EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Gabriel Gambo Nmadu
PANELIST
NBDSP
MR. ONAYEMI RIDWAN
(ERMCP, CMC, PMP, BDSP MS.c Lon.
PANELIST
MD/CEO CORDON BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LTD
MacDave Agaba
SPECIAL GUEST
Ms LATIFAH ASPITAH ISAH (FCAI)
PANELIST
MD/CEO ASPITAH GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD
POPE ADAMS
PANELIST
CEO. LACE RESTAURANT AND CONFECTIONERIES
DR. ALIYU ILIAS
PANELIST
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAVE THE CONSUMERS INITIATIVE
DR. WALE AJAYI
PANELIST
CEO
AMB. BABANGIDA ONIMISI ISAH GCNY
SPECIAL GUEST
PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
Dr. (Mrs.) Edughom Hanson
SPECIAL GUEST
HAUWA
PANELIST
Why Attend
📚 Gain Tools & Skills
Project management, proposal writing, financial accountability, M&E, and sustainability strategies.
🤝 Network & Partner
Connect with donors, development partners, government agencies, foundations, and fellow NGOs.
💰 Access Funding
Discover funding windows, grant opportunities, and direct partnership platforms.
🏆 Strengthen Impact
Enhance credibility, community trust, and project effectiveness across all sectors.
Inspiration & Renewed Purpose
Leave energized, motivated, and equipped with fresh ideas to strengthen your mission and expand your impact.
Visibility & Credibility for Your Organization
Showcase your work, projects, and impact to a national audience, increasing your organization’s profile and trust.
3-Day Conference Schedule
Conference Brochure
Get the full details of our 3-day conference in the official brochure. You can download or preview it below.
📥 Download BrochureAbout SECDI
Step Entrepreneurship and Community Development Initiative (SECDI) is a people-focused organization committed to developing communities and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
Our Vision
To be a catalyst for socio-economic transformation.
Our Mission
To nurture entrepreneurship, foster economic development, uplift communities through innovation, and provide support for sustainable growth.
Core Values
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The National NGO Conference is typically the largest gathering of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society actors from across Nigeria.
- Collaboration and Networking: It brings together leaders, practitioners, development professionals, donors, policymakers, and community groups so we can connect, share ideas, build partnerships, and coordinate efforts to address national social issues more effectively.
- Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices: Participants present experiences, successful projects, and lessons learned. This will help NGOs learn from each other and improve how they work, especially in areas like governance, accountability, fundraising, and program design.
- Advocacy and Policy Influence: The NGO conferences include sessions where civil society voices are amplified, for example, discussing policy challenges and proposing solutions to government or international partners. These events will shape national development priorities and influence decision-making.
- Capacity Building: Workshops and panels will focus on strengthening organizational capacity, such as legal compliance, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, and use of technology.
NGO executives and staff
Civil society leaders
Government representatives
Donors and funders
Development partners and international NGOs
Community advocates and activists
Researchers and Institutions
Youth and Women Groups
Volunteering Organisation or Individual
These conferences will help strengthen the third sector’s effectiveness, visibility, and collective voice in national development. This will also provide a strategic space for NGOs to reflect on their impact, pursue collaborative solutions, and enhance their contribution to social progress.
Yes, Early Bird Registration is ₦180,000 (10% Discount) starting 1st January 2026 and closing 1st March 2026.
Normal Registration Fee of ₦200,000 starts immediately and closes 2nd April 2026.
Dress Smart
Showcase African Nigerian wears
Dinner Night Gowns (Dinner Night and Award Night)
Kindly contact the National Coordinator Mr. Aina Michael on 08160777060.
Get In Touch
Event Date:April 9th-11th, 2026
Location: Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +2348160777060
For inquiries, sponsorship, or registration, please reach out to our team.