About us
The African Centre for Innovative Research and Development (AFRI-CIRD) is a beacon of intellectual excellence and a driving force for socio-economic progress in Nigeria and Africa
AFRI-CIRD has emerged as a leading organisation dedicated to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development, established to utilise research and evaluations to optimise growth. AFRI-CIRD’s core philosophy centers around the power of data
Key Areas of Focus
Socioeconomic Research & Evaluation
AFRI-CIRD undertakes rigorous socioeconomic research and evaluation across critical areas, including agriculture, economic systems, education, environmental sustainability, public health, infrastructure development, governance structures, and social protection mechanisms.
Project Design and Implementation:
The organisation offers comprehensive expertise in project lifecycle management, encompassing the strategic design, efficient implementation, and effective management of development initiatives.
Capacity Building:
The organisation strategically designs and delivers tailored capacity-building programs to enhance the technical expertise and knowledge base of individuals and organisations operating within the development sector
Dynamic Design Showcase
AFRI–CIRD has a pool of over 500 interviewers and 250 Supervisors across Nigeria and can provide male/female interviewers with an equal gender split. Most interviewers have a tertiary education with a minimum of a National Diploma (ND) and at least three (3) years of fieldwork interviewing experience.
Registered to Drive Africa’s Development
Established and duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria under registration as a ‘Trust’, AFRI-CIRD operates as a non-governmental, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan organisation. Its core mandate is dedicated to advancing development and its associated aspirations within Nigeria and Africa t
Why Choose Us
At AFRI-CIRD, we don’t just conduct research — we transform evidence into action. Here’s why organizations, governments, and communities across Africa choose to partner with us:
Africa-Centered, Globally Aligned
While our work is rooted in the African context, we apply globally recognized best practices to ensure our programs are both locally relevant and internationally respected.
Comprehensive Expertise
From baseline surveys and impact evaluations to strategic policy design and implementation support, we offer end-to-end solutions tailored to development goals across sectors.
Innovation at the Core
We embed creativity and innovation into every aspect of our work — leveraging technology, participatory methods, and human-centered design to deliver transformative results.
Our Projects
At AFRI-CIRD, our projects are designed to drive evidence-based transformation, foster inclusive growth, and support sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. Each initiative reflects our core commitment to research, innovation, and strategic collaboration.
What are you waiting for?
The future of Africa is being shaped by those who act — with evidence, purpose, and innovation. At AFRI-CIRD, we don’t just study change — we drive it.
Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, development partner, donor, or visionary changemaker, we’re ready to collaborate.
Our team
At AFRI-CIRD, our strength lies in our people. We are a diverse and dedicated team of researchers, analysts, development practitioners, policy experts, designers, and community engagement specialists — united by a shared vision of a prosperous and data-driven Africa.
Mohammed Bello
ceo
Tasiu Sulaiman Tijjani
finance and strategy adviser
Amina Kasim
Gender officer
Our work in numbers
employees
25
happy clients
+1M
years of experience
+25
offices worldwide
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