The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) has announced the appointment of Dr. Dauda Garuba as its substantive Director, effective immediately.
Gatekeepers News reports that the appointment was made based on Dr. Garuba’s extensive background in democratic governance, natural resource management, and public policy, spanning over two decades.
According to CDD, Dr. Garuba’s “academic and professional expertise makes him the right leader for CDD at this important time in Nigeria and West African history.”
He is no stranger to CDD, having worked as a programs officer from 2003 to 2005, and a senior programmes officer till 2008. He worked at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) from 2008 to 2017, coordinating programmes that focused on Nigeria.
He also worked as Technical Adviser and Senior Consultant at the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) from 2017 to 2021, before engaging in independent research and consultant work with different development-focused organisations.
Garuba holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from the University of Ilorin; a Masters in Political Science, as well as a Doctorate in Political Science, with a specialisation in International Relations, both from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Dr. Garuba’s scholarly work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in local and international research outlets.
His network spans local, national, sub-regional, and continental spheres, underscoring his capacity to foster collaborative efforts and drive impactful initiatives.
CDD expressed gratitude to Dr. Sa’eed Husaini, who served as acting director, and the senior management team for their work during the transition period.
The organization also appreciated the work of its International Governing Council (IGC), under the leadership of its new chair, John Odah, for handling the recruitment process and steering the transition.
With Dr. Garuba at the helm, CDD is confident that it will continue to provide insightful and impactful research and programmatic support towards a democratic and developed West Africa.
