The African Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD), the development arm of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), in collaboration with the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, is pleased to announce a two-day capacity-building training titled “Introduction to Organisational Development for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs).”

The training is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity, governance systems, and long-term sustainability of CSOs and CBOs by equipping participants with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies for effective organisational management.

The programme is targeted at founders, chief executive officers, executive directors, board members, and leaders of registered or emerging CSOs/CBOs with basic organisational structures.

Training Details

Dates: 29 – 30 July 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily

Duration: Two days

Venue: Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), No. 5 Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Street, Hotoro, Kano, Nigeria

Course Fee: Free

Attendance: Physical attendance is mandatory throughout the training.

Course Highlights

• Participants will gain practical skills in:
• Organisational development and self-assessment
• Governance and leadership
• Organisational policies, systems, and procedures
• Strategic planning and organisational improvement
• Financial management and internal controls
• Human resource management and team development
• Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
• Partnerships, networking, and stakeholder engagement

By the end of the programme, participants will be equipped to strengthen governance structures, improve organisational systems, enhance programme and financial management, mobilise resources effectively, and develop practical organisational development action plans for sustainable growth and greater community impact.

Registration

Interested participants should register by contacting:

Mrs. Fatima Muhammad Maaji
Email: Fmuhammadmaaji@gmail.com
Phone: 08035454808

MAAUN remains committed to empowering organisations with the knowledge and skills needed to build stronger institutions, promote effective leadership, and create sustainable impact within communities.