The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Most Strategic Impact and Partnership Award, presented by the Lawgistics Mentoring Community.
The award ceremony took place on Wednesday at the PPDC headquarters in Abuja.
Lawgistics, a pan-African platform of over 1,800 law students and professionals, recognised PPDC for its exceptional contributions to civic accountability, partnership building, and innovation within Nigeria’s development space.
Founder and CEO of Lawgistics, Barrister Samuel C. Chukwu, praised the organisation’s consistent efforts in empowering civic actors and promoting transparency.
> “PPDC has proven that progress in governance and accountability requires joint effort,” said Chukwu.
“This award is in recognition of their strategic partnerships and impact across the civic space.”
He described the PPDC as a model organisation that continues to raise the bar for civic engagement and inclusive governance in Africa.
In addition to the institutional recognition, Lawgistics also honoured Lucy Abagi, PPDC’s Chief Executive Officer, with an individual award for being one of the most collaborative leaders in the non-profit sector.
Abagi, while receiving the award, stressed the importance of partnerships over competition in achieving meaningful development.
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“No single organisation can solve all of Nigeria’s challenges,” she said.
“You must collaborate, leverage strengths, and move beyond competition to create sustainable change.”
She highlighted PPDC’s wide-ranging initiatives which include working with over 200 pro bono lawyers, 11 university-based law clinics, and collaborations with police stations across 10 Nigerian states.
Abagi also underscored the role of young people in driving innovation and justice reform, noting that PPDC’s work is largely shaped by youth-led ideas.
“Young people are the engine behind much of our success — and we take them very seriously,” she said.
Beyond civil society, the PPDC is also engaged in meaningful partnerships with government institutions including various ministries, Attorneys-General, and Chief Judges.
“Solving systemic problems requires dialogue and cooperation with the state. We’re committed to those partnerships,” Abagi added.
