#20YearsofImpact

Last Saturday, we celebrated #20YearsofImpact at SDN with our stakeholders, and partners. Founded in 2004, our journey has been driven by a commitment to support communities impacted by the extractive sector and foster peace, equitable development, and democratic governance.

Hear from leading voices as they share insights on building a just and inclusive transition away from fossil fuels. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us for an important conversation on Responsible Divestment. SOMO, SDN, and AIDA are proud to launch the International Principles for Responsible Divestment, and we invite you to be part of this milestone event. Date: 24 March 2026 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 WAT

and regulators, weak gender inclusion, and community concerns about transparency. Participants emphasized the need for strict adherence to the PIA (2021) to ensure the HCDTs deliver equitable and transparent development outcomes.

The research revealed uneven progress across key implementation areas, including incorporation, needs assessments, community development plans, funding, and project execution. It also identified significant challenges, including excessive interference from some stakeholders

SDN held a validation workshop with representatives from academia, civil society, Host Community Development Trust governing structures, and host communities to review findings on the implementation of Host Community Development Trusts in Nigeria, four years after the PIA.

transparent procurement, and effective project delivery. With these new skills, the HCDTs are empowered to lead development initiatives that uplift every member, particularly women & individuals with disabilities, thereby creating a lasting positive impact in their communities.

This vital session addressed the critical governance and implementation challenges posed by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021. Participants actively engaged with the “Plan Like Everyone Matters” framework, which emphasises gender-responsive community development planning,

SDN convened key members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and management committees from twelve Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) across Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Abia, and Rivers States for an enriching capacity development workshop.

@embczechabuja At SDN, we continue to champion women’s empowerment and gender inclusion through programmes that build political leadership, strengthen civic participation, and foster personal growth.

@embczechabuja This transformative journey brought together 30 vibrant young women based in Port Harcourt, equipping them with advanced skills in leadership, advocacy, and community engagement via the Young Women Ambassador/Mentorship Programme.

Stakeholder Democracy Network has successfully concluded the Women’s Training, Empowerment and Delivery (WTED) Project funded by @embczechabuja The project ran for a period of 8 months with the aim of increasing the representation of young women in leadership positions.

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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single MS Word or PDF document to 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥.𝐛𝐨𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥@𝐬𝐝𝐧.𝐧𝐠𝐨 with Communication Intern as the subject.

@Techrity and promoting gender equality in the technology landscape of the Niger Delta. We are dedicated to promoting gender equality across all our initiatives. Our mission is to empower women, ignite innovation, and pave the way for a more inclusive digital future in the Niger Delta.

We are thrilled to announce that Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) has received the prestigious Tech for Gender Equality Award at the Tech for Good 5.0 Conference, hosted by @Techrity! This recognition truly reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering digital inclusion

and development across the Niger Delta. #EUinNigerDelta, #NigerDeltaTransformation, #SDNNigerDelta @EUinNigeria

By working hand-in-hand with these communities from dialogue and needs assessment to business validation and selection, the project is creating real economic opportunities that reduce tensions, offer alternatives to crime and violence, and build the foundations for lasting peace.

Last week, we had the privilege of supporting 120 business owners and operators’ men, women, and young people from Kpakiama, Otor-Udu, and Owevwe communities in Delta State with livelihood tools and resources designed to strengthen their businesses and grow local economies.

@SDN @Climategovng session for Climate Change Focal Persons representing 16 essential Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This training focused on the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes related to Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs).

Building Capacity for a Cleaner, Climate-Resilient Nigeria! Stakeholder Democracy Network @SDN in collaboration with the @Climategovng is advancing initiatives aimed at promoting cleaner air and fostering sustainability in Nigeria. Recently, we conducted a comprehensive training