About us
We are a non-profit organisation that is committed to providing comprehensive support to individuals and communities who have been adversely affected by violent conflicts and natural disasters.
Who we are?
CENSCOPE is a nationally registered non-governmental organization (NGO) recognized by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and actively operating in the regions of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Established in 2018, CENSCOPE was created with the mission to provide comprehensive support to individuals and communities who have been adversely affected by violent conflicts and natural disasters. Our programming is designed to address the urgent needs of victims by offering a wide range of interventions aimed at rebuilding lives and restoring community stability.
Our donors
We extend our sincere gratitude to all organizations, partners, and stakeholders whose tireless efforts and unwavering commitment continue to support humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding initiatives across the region. The acronyms listed in this document represent more than just names; they stand for collective action, life saving interventions, and impactful collaborations that have brought hope and resilience to countless communities.
Your continued partnership, technical expertise, and resource contributions are deeply valued. Together we remain committed to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and empowered society.
Our Leadership
Guiding CENSCOPE's Mission
CENSCOPE is driven by experienced, passionate leadership dedicated to peace, cohesion, and empowerment across Northeast Nigeria.
ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI SULEIMAN
Executive DirectorAbubakar Abdullahi Suleiman is a passionate humanitarian aid worker with 9 years of field experience in different programmes across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. His interest in humanitarian service began in his period of higher educational pursuit which coincided with the heat of Boko Haram insurgency during which he served as the President of Students’ Union Government in University of Maiduguri, where he bagged a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences. He views a Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Our commitments
At CENSCOPE, our commitment to vulnerable communities is rooted in dignity, inclusion, and resilience. We supported 105 survivors of explosive ordnance with medical care, rehabilitation, and livelihood assistance. Through community education and advocacy, we promoted disability inclusion and safer environments.
Our engagement reached nine Local Government Areas, with 130 advocacy visits and 10 coordination meetings. Stories like that of Mala Abuna, who became an advocate after resisting risk education, inspire our work. Media partnerships helped us reach over 1.7 million people with life saving messages. We remain steadfast in building safer, more inclusive communities where every voice is heard and valued.
Our impact
In 2024, CENSCOPE made remarkable strides in strengthening resilience, inclusion, and recovery across Northeast Nigeria. Key achievements include:
- Humanitarian Leadership: Our Executive Director was elected to the Humanitarian Country Team, amplifying the voice of affected communities at the national level.
- Civic Empowerment: 586 individuals—including 186 ex-associates and 400 women—were empowered with civic education, financial literacy, and life skills, resulting in increased community participation and social cohesion.
- Explosive Ordnance Risk Education: We reached 47,080 people in 9 LGAs with life-saving safety education, training 90 volunteers who improved knowledge by 74.5%, and helped communities reduce risk through the establishment of Mine Action Committees.
- Survivor Support: 105 survivors of explosive ordnance received holistic assistance, including medical care, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and livelihood support.
- Livelihoods and Reintegration: 615 individuals gained startup kits and seed capital, with 580 women trained in income-generating skills and linked to cooperatives, fostering economic independence and community acceptance.