Welcome to CEDAR
The idea for the establishment of the Centre was developed out of the field experiences of the founder, Olusade Taiwo (PhD), a female development policy researcher. Her idea was further validated during a Brainstorming Seminar on Sustainable Livelihoods, in September 1996, when the views of critical stakeholders were sought and the Centre was formally launched. The stakeholders, some of who are now deceased continued to be Advisors to the Centre for a number of years.
Founding Advisors of CEDAR include:
Prof Femi Kayode Professor of Economics and Chairman of the Brainstorming Seminar;
Prof. Akeredolu Ale; Professor of Social Policy
Prof Bolanle Awe. Professor of History and First Minister of Women Affairs
Mrs Fola Ighodalo- First Female Permanent Secretary of Western Nigeria
