Our Story
From a small group of committed academics and development professionals to a registered NGO with a growing footprint across Southern Nigeria.
EcoFDI — the Eco-Friendly Development Initiative — was born out of a shared conviction: that Nigeria's rural communities, particularly those in the Niger Delta, hold the natural and human resources needed to lift themselves out of poverty.
Our founders brought together decades of experience in environmental science, community development, agriculture, and public health to create an organisation that would work from the ground up.
A decade of sustainable impact
Foundation
EcoFDI was founded and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/NO 80432) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
First Programs
EcoFDI launched its first community entrance facilitation programs in Rivers State, training over 200 participants in natural resource management.
Expanding Impact
Programs expanded into Bayelsa and Delta States, establishing community demonstration farms and introducing eco-innovative agricultural techniques.
Research & WASH
A dedicated research arm was established, partnering with universities. WASH programs improved access to clean water for thousands of rural families.
Climate & Growth
EcoFDI expanded climate change mitigation programs, responding to flooding and agricultural disruption across the Niger Delta.