The Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), formerly known as the Niger Delta Professionals for Development (NIDPRODEV),is a Nigerian non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the Niger Delta since 1999.  Its current programs focus on three thematic areas: Governance & Human Rights, Sustainable Livelihoods & Health, and Humanitarian Support Services. They also have a business arm through the Private Sector Engagement in Development, where they work with various transnational companies for community relations services, training on human rights framework and various other needs.

LITE-AFRICA VISION:

LITE-Africa's  vision is to create a safe space for peace and development action.

LITE-AFRICA MISSION STATEMENT:

LITE-Africa’s mission is to facilitate community and human development, foster good governance and create inclusive and diverse networks and collaborations within the Niger Delta and beyond.

They do this in part by:

(a) strengthening the capacity community members, including women, youth and the marginalized, for greater civic engagement and political mobilization; 

(b) advocating for greater transparency and accountability by public officials through the collection and wide dissemination of evidence-based information and social audits; and 

(c) providing training, mentoring and facilitation to create space for peace and development action.