Welcome to Cencod.org
The Centre for Constitutionalism and Demilitarization (CENCOD) was established on December 5, 1998. It was informed by the prospects of democratic recovery after a protracted military rule in Nigeria. Increasing social tension in the policy manifest in communal clashes; the distorted process of constitution-making and the deconstruction of the civil society by its subjugation to models of military governance characterized that era.
At the time of its formation, virtually all the existing organs of the civil society have not been refocused in this direction from their anti-military campaign stereotypes. Hence the coming on board of CENCOD to articulate a comprehensive response to the then emerging scenario.
Objectives
To creatively promote constitutional development as recipes for social disharmony, crisis of nationhood and the failed state.
To foster the growth of democratic values and their consolidation in the polity.
To seek and encourage peaceful, fair and democratic resolution of conflicts
To foster a consciousness of mutual respect and cohabitation in the realm of ideas and social intercourse.
To promote a crisis-free environment for sustainable development.
To promote political education of the armed section of the society for the purpose of respect and protection of the constitution.
To promote environmental equilibrium and sustainable development.
In the pursuit of these objectives, the centre’s focus in particular is Nigeria and Africa in general which at this historical moment inclines towards a democratic renaissance in the polity. The centre co-operates, collaborates and networks with both local and international institutions and bodies whose objectives align with the centre’s.