our mission
The mission of the Rural Development Authority Board (RDAB) is to serve as the central body for driving comprehensive and sustainable development across Nigeria’s rural communities. Our mission is grounded in four pillars: infrastructure, empowerment, sustainability, and inclusiveness. Together, these pillars define how we work, why we exist, and what outcomes we seek to achieve
Our mission is to transform rural Nigeria through improved infrastructure, agricultural advancement, community empowerment, and sustainable development—ensuring no community is left behind.
First, our mission is to improve rural infrastructure, ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of geography, has access to basic amenities. We work to provide clean water, rural electrification, functional healthcare facilities, quality schools, and efficient road networks that connect farmers to markets. Infrastructure is not just about physical structures, but about creating pathways for opportunity, dignity, and national integration.
Why choose us
Infrastructure Development
RDAB is committed to providing essential rural amenities such as clean water, electricity, healthcare, schools, and road networks. Infrastructure is seen not just as physical projects, but as pathways to opportunity, dignity, and national integration.
Community Empowerment
The mission prioritizes equipping rural populations with skills, resources, and tools. This includes modern farming technologies, youth vocational training, and women-focused entrepreneurship programs, enabling communities to thrive and actively contribute to national growth.
Environmental Sustainability
Development efforts emphasize eco-friendly practices that safeguard natural resources. RDAB promotes renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, tree planting, and waste management systems to ensure long-term sustainability without compromising future generations.
Inclusiveness & National Cohesion
Rural communities are integrated into Nigeria’s broader development agenda through partnerships with governments, NGOs, private sector, and international bodies. The mission ensures rural voices are represented, fostering unity, equity, and lasting transformation across the nation.
Second, our mission is to empower rural populations with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. We support farmers with modern inputs and technology, train youths in vocational skills, and provide women with access to microfinance and entrepreneurship programs. We believe empowerment begins with giving people the capacity to make decisions, improve their lives, and contribute meaningfully to national growth.
Third, our mission emphasizes environmental sustainability. As rural areas are closely tied to natural resources, we work to implement development strategies that preserve ecosystems while creating livelihoods. This includes renewable energy projects, climate-resilient agriculture, tree planting campaigns, and eco-friendly waste management systems. Our mission is to ensure that today’s development does not compromise tomorrow’s survival.
Fourth, our mission is to promote inclusiveness and national cohesion. Rural communities must no longer be isolated from the country’s mainstream development agenda. Through partnerships with governments, NGOs, international agencies, and the private sector, we integrate rural needs into broader economic policies. Our mission ensures that rural voices are heard, represented, and acted upon at the national stage.
Beyond programs, our mission reflects a commitment to equity and justice. Nigeria’s rural populations, who for decades have carried the burden of neglect, deserve more than token interventions. Our mission is to restore dignity to these communities by creating sustainable solutions that break the cycle of poverty.
Every project we implement, every partnership we pursue, and every community we serve, is aligned with this mission. We aim to leave a lasting legacy—not temporary relief, but permanent transformation. By building strong communities, we build a stronger Nigeria.
The mission of RDAB therefore is to transform rural life from struggle to opportunity; to reduce rural-urban migration by making villages attractive for business and settlement; and to turn Nigeria’s rural landscape into a backbone of productivity, unity, and national pride.