The Initiative
We work to create networks and platforms for solidarity and collaboration among citizens groups to promote human rights and sustainability in the areas of public revenues, energy, mining and trade. We support marginalized communities to organise and take direct actions to protect their rights to resources and livelihoods, seek participation in development processes and defend democracy. Working through our Community Centres, networks and outreaches, we encourage participation in advancing solutions to environmental and social problems.
Leadership
Chairman
Dr. Uzoma Obiyo K.S.C
Executive Secretary
Hon. Dr. Thaddeus U. Oguwuike
Board of Trustee
Hon. Samuel Akamegwo
Board of Trustee
Hon. John Achilike Nwawuike
"we are working to build a national citizens movement that is active in the global movement for social change"
Ikeduru
Ikeduru Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the western part of Imo State, in southern Nigeria, West Africa. It was previously carved out of the Mbaitolu/Ikeduru LGA. It has its headquarters at Ihuo. The current chairman of the Ikeduru LGA is Chief Sam Aka who hails from Iho-Dimeze. The Ikeduru LGA has the following neighbors, Mbaitolu, Mbano, and Mbaise, and they share a common culture and markets. It shares boundaries with Isiala Mbano on the North, Owerri North Local Government Area on the South, Aboh Mbaise and Ahiazu Local Government Areas on the West. Ikeduru has a population of about 178,481.
State Nickname: Eastern Heartland
Coordinates: 5° 29’N 7° 2‘E
Area Total: 5,530 km2 (2,140 sq mi)
Time zone: WAT (UTC+01)
Population Density: 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Mineral Resources exist in the Local Government such as Phosphate, limestone, Kaolin, Stone granites and Silica, sand etc. the Local Government is blessed with agricultural products such as cassava, palm wine, cocoyam, maize, livestock, palmoil etc.
Ikeduru has about 100% of its landmarks situated on the hills particularly the Eke Omumiri hills located at Amakohia/Owubinubi axis, Uzoagba/Eziama hills, Onu-oha and onu Ngara hills located at Okwu and Avuvu respectively, Ugirike/Obohia hills are all marvelous sites to behold. The Mba and Oramiri Ukwu confluence at Avuvu Ikeduru is a great tourist centre.
Ikeduru is richly blessed with some industrial outfits such as Aluminium Extrusion industry plc (Alex). Magil Industry Plc Atta, Continental Tyre and Rubber Company Ltd Amaimo, Galambo Oil Industry Akabo, Tesima Table and portable Water Amaudara Avuvu, Garri Processing and Palm kernel cracking mills and craft centres.