About Us

Who We Are

KCID is a premier management consulting firm specializing in international development, with a focus on Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We partner with government change agents, international agencies, NGOs, Consultants and private sector stakeholders to design and implement sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our multidisciplinary team combines global expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver measurable impact.

Our Mission

To deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen health, education, climate resilience, industrialization, and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries.

Our Vision

To be a leading catalyst for inclusive growth, leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships to solve complex development problems.

Our Areas of Specialty

Health System Development & Economic Evaluation

Enhancing health service delivery, access, and quality. Conducting cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses.

  • Health policy design
  • Economic evaluation of health programs
  • Capacity building

Experience: Supported Nigeria’s BHCPF (2.6M enrollees), revitalized 300+ PHCs, led financing dialogues.

Education: Early Childhood & Youth Development

Driving outcomes across early childhood, teenage, adolescent, and youth development.

  • Curriculum development
  • Vocational training
  • Policy advocacy

Experience: Partnered with states to train 4,000 youths annually; designed frameworks for early childhood curriculum.

Climate Change & Resilience

Integrating resilience into health, education, and agriculture systems.

  • Climate-adaptive health infrastructure
  • Resilient education facilities
  • Climate-smart agriculture

Experience: Supported COP 2024 prep, developed Nigeria’s HNAP domestication roadmap.

Disease Surveillance & Emergency Response

Enhancing preparedness through surveillance and EOCs.

  • Strengthening EOCs
  • Pandemic prevention frameworks
  • Health worker training

Experience: Supported Nigeria’s NCDC to improve AMR surveillance.

Steel & Non-Ferrous Metal Development

Driving Nigeria’s steel sector growth and industrialization.

  • Revitalizing Ajaokuta Steel via PPPs
  • Promoting local raw materials
  • Industrial policy design

Experience: Advisory on National Steel Roadmap; Technical Advisory for 2025 Steel Summit.

Business & Strategy Development

Providing strategic advisory to enhance organizational and policy impact.

  • Corporate strategy
  • Policy formulation
  • AI-powered analytics

Experience: Supported Investment Accelerator to attract $1B FDI for industrial projects.

Nutrition

Addressing malnutrition through innovative interventions and collaboration.

  • Designing nutrition-focused programs
  • Targeting vulnerable populations

Experience: Partnered with UNICEF to scale nutrition programs in Northern Nigeria.

Our Strategic Approach and Methodology

Local Expertise
Local Expertise

Over 60% of our staff are based in Nigeria, ensuring contextually relevant solutions.

Global Best Practices
Global Best Practices

Benchmarking against leading steel producers (e.g., India) and health systems (e.g., Rwanda).

Technology Integration
Technology Integration

Leveraging advanced analytics and digital tools for data-driven insights.

Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement

Partnering with local governments, NGOs, private sector, and communities to co-create lasting solutions.

Impact Measurement
Impact Measurement

Using robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and ensure accountability.

Our Work

What We Do

Health System Development
Health System Development

Strengthening healthcare delivery, financing, and policy to save lives.

Education & Youth Development
Education & Youth Development

Designing inclusive curriculums, skills training, and mentorship for the next generation.

Climate Change
Climate Change & Resilience

Developing climate-smart health, education, and agricultural systems.

Key Projects & Achievements

Our milestones in numbers and impact stories

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Primary Health Centres Strengthened

Under BHCPF, we also enrolled 100,000 vulnerable individuals across Rivers and Kaduna States.

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PPP Commitments Secured

Advised on the revitalization of Ajaokuta Steel Company, unlocking $500M in investment commitments.

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Youths Trained

In partnership with Ahmadu Bello University, we trained 5,000 youths in steel-related technical skills.

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Farmers Supported

Delivered climate-resilient agriculture projects in Bauchi, positively impacting 10,000 farmers.

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Climate Finance Mobilized

Secured $20M in climate finance for renewable energy integration in steel plants.

Our Partners

We collaborate with governments, global agencies, and private sector leaders.

Government
World Bank
UNICEF
Global Fund
Global Fund
Government
World Bank
UNICEF
Global Fund