Bridging the gap
We bridge the gap between the government and local communities.
Promoting understanding
Promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between the government and local communities
Fostering dialogue
Fostering dialogue between the government and local communities
Objectives
We aim to achieve
Mrs. Abiodun Essiet — Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central)
Enhanced Communication
Establish clear and open channels of communication between government agencies and local Communities
Local Participation
Promote the active participation of citizens in decision-making processes at the local level
Capacity Building
Build the capacity of local leaders and organizations to facilitate community development initiatives.
State Coordinators
Ogoza Anne Ugye
Benue state
Hon. Bitrus Lawrence
F.C.T
Dr. Lawal O. Olohungbebe
Kwara State
Mr. Kabiru Shehu
Niger State
Princess Margaret Eiaye
Nasarawa State
Ms Tongtok Nankwat Sunday
Plateau State
Engr. Usman Sunday Addi
Kogi State
- Courtesy Visit to PTDF Executive Secretary: Advancing Human Capital Development and Skills Opportunities in North Central Nigeria
- SSA North Central Partners with SPRiNG Programme to Strengthen Peace and Resilience
- North Central Security Summit 2026: Dr. Abiodun Essiet Leads Community-Centred Security Initiative, Launches Early Warning Network
- Mangu Massacre: Presidential Envoy, Plateau Governor Visit Bereaved Community, Assure Mwagavul of Stronger Security Action
- Presidential Assistant on Community Engagement, North Central, Visits Riyom LGA, Condoles with Dyang Rim Community, Assesses Security Challenges
- Launch of the National Peace Framework Development by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)
- North Central Security Summit: Strengthening Regional Coordination for Peace and Security
- Cardinal Onaiyekan’s Abuse of Clerical Privilege – By Temitope Ajayi
- Award-Winning SSA to Mr president
- Dr. Abiodun Essiet Convenes Historic Peace Dialogue to Address the Root Causes of the Herder–Farmer Conflict in Benue South
- Dr. Abiodun Essiet Concludes Two-Day Peace Mission in Benue, Reinforces Commitment to Lasting Peace
- Dr. Abiodun Essiet Concludes Two-Day Peace Mission in Benue, Strengthens Dialogue for Lasting Peace
- Hon. Dr. Abiodun Essiet Inaugurates Yoruba FCT Forum for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027, Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
- Presidential Community Engagement Team Joins Inspection of Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement
- Hon. Abiodun Essiet Joins Flag-Off of President Tinubu’s Fourth Legacy Road Project in Borno State
- President Tinubu Ends Decades of Infrastructure Neglect in Plateau with 40km Baban Lamba–Sharam Road Project — Dr. Abiodun Essiet
- North Central Communities Congratulate President Tinubu on the Flag-Off of the 700km Superhighway
- Celebrating Exceptional African Women in Leadership
- Dr. Abiodun Essiet Wins Senior Special Assistant of the Year Award
- Citizens’ Assembly Engagement in Kogi West, Kogi State
On 16th of September 2023, President Bola Tinubu
appointed six Senior Special Assistants on Community Engagement across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones aims to foster inclusivity and regional representation in governance. Read more
