Headquarters · Primary area
Gombe State
Our headquarters and a major centre of OKDI's digital literacy, civic engagement, accountability and youth development work.
Where we work · Our reach
Rooted in Gombe, working across Northeastern Nigeria.
OKDI works with communities, young people, institutions and civic actors to advance digital literacy, civic participation, human rights and accountable governance.
3
States reached
20+
Projects delivered
2020
Work began
Our geographic reach
Working where communities and civic action meet
OKDI is headquartered in Gombe State and has delivered projects, trainings, workshops and partnerships across Northeastern Nigeria. Our work connects local communities with practical knowledge, technology, civic participation and opportunities for meaningful engagement.
Community partnerships
Bauchi State
OKDI has worked with youth and educational institutions in Bauchi through capacity building, digital literacy and civic engagement activities.
Regional programmes
Yobe State
Yobe forms part of OKDI's broader Northeastern Nigeria programme reach, including regional youth and civic initiatives.
Explore our reach
Project sites and partner institutions
Explore the locations where OKDI has delivered projects, trainings, workshops and partnerships. Select a marker to learn more about the connection to our work.
Project site or partner institution
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By state
Where our projects have reached
Our work is rooted in Gombe while extending through partnerships and regional programmes across Northeastern Nigeria.
Headquarters
Gombe State
Head office, National Library of Gombe, Gombe State University, Pen Resource University, Gombe GIS, Federal University of Kashere, Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo and Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa.
100+ youths trained
Bauchi State
American Corner Bauchi, including a founding capacity-building workshop, and Umma University.
Regional programme
Yobe State
Part of the Youth Civic Change Fellowship Cohort 1 target region alongside Gombe and Bauchi.
Overall impact
Building reach through partnership
Since 2020, OKDI has combined community engagement, digital literacy, civic action and partnerships to reach people and institutions across Northeastern Nigeria.
20+
Projects delivered
5M+
Communities reached
5+
International partners
50k+
People impacted
Full list
Project sites & partner institutions
A detailed overview of selected locations connected to OKDI's projects and programmes.
| Location | State | Connection to OKDI |
|---|---|---|
| OKDI Head Office, Pantami | Gombe | Organization headquarters |
| National Library of Gombe | Gombe | Site of the founding 2020 youth workshop |
| Gombe State University | Gombe | Digital literacy training |
| Pen Resource University | Gombe | Digital literacy training |
| Federal University of Kashere | Gombe | Digital literacy training |
| Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo | Gombe | Digital literacy training |
| Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa | Gombe | Digital literacy training |
| Gombe Geographic Information Systems | Gombe | Governance accountability partnership |
| American Corner Bauchi | Bauchi | Founding capacity-building workshop venue |
| Umma University | Bauchi | Digital literacy training |
| Northeastern Nigeria | Multiple | Youth Civic Change Fellowship Cohort 1, 2025 |
Beyond locations
Local presence, regional ambition
Our geographic reach is not only about where activities take place. It reflects a broader approach to building relationships, sharing knowledge and connecting communities with opportunities for participation and action.
Communities
Community engagement
We work directly with communities and local actors to understand challenges and develop practical responses grounded in local realities.
Institutions
Institutional partnerships
We collaborate with universities, libraries, civic organisations and other institutions to expand access to knowledge, skills and opportunities.
Northeastern Nigeria
Regional collaboration
We continue to build partnerships across Northeastern Nigeria, connecting local initiatives with wider civic, digital and development networks.
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We're open to new partnerships with communities, institutions, researchers, civic organisations and development partners across Northeastern Nigeria and beyond.