SlumPact Initiative has officially launched operations in Nigeria with a mission to transform underserved and informal urban settlements through community driven development programmes aimed at improving living conditions and expanding economic opportunities.
The non governmental organisation said its entry comes at a time when millions of Nigerians living in urban slums continue to face challenges such as inadequate housing, limited access to healthcare, unemployment, and social exclusion.
The organisation is founded on the belief that communities often associated with deprivation also possess significant untapped potential for growth and innovation. It plans to focus on empowering vulnerable groups including women, young people, and children through targeted interventions that combine immediate social support with long term development strategies. According to the organisation, its programmes will cover community development, skills acquisition, youth empowerment, public health awareness, and advocacy for inclusive urban policies.
Founder of SlumPact Initiative, Prof Davies Adeloye, said the organisation was established to bridge the gap between underserved communities and opportunities for social and economic advancement. He explained that the initiative goes beyond poverty alleviation to focus on unlocking human potential, amplifying community voices, and restoring dignity in areas that are often neglected in urban development planning.
Stakeholders at the launch described the initiative as timely, noting its alignment with Nigeria’s broader development priorities and global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on poverty reduction, sustainable cities, and inequality reduction. The organisation also emphasised collaboration with government institutions, development partners, private sector actors, and local communities to ensure sustainable impact. SlumPact Initiative added that it will prioritise transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes as it begins implementation, while calling for wider support to build resilient communities and create pathways out of poverty across Nigeria’s informal settlements.