Africana Research Centre
(AFREC)
Enugu, Nigeria

The mission of the Africana Research Center (AFREC) is to advance historical, cultural, civic and socio-economic development in Africa through research and education. AFREC provides support to researchers working in Nigeria, facilitates planning for conferences to be held in Nigeria, and publishes research pertaining to Africa and the African Diaspora.

AFREC, (formerly known as the Enugu Historical Documentation Centre) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization, based in Enugu, Nigeria

AFREC Services

  • Field Research Assistance
  • Archival Research Assistance
  • Transcription and Translation Services
  • Conference Planning and Organization
  • Official Affiliation for Visa Purposes
  • Publication of Research

In accordance with the provisions of Social Development Decree No. 12 of 1974, The Africana Research Centre (formerly the Enugu Historical Documentation Bureau) was registered with the Enugu State Welfare Council on October 28, 1993 with the Registration Number ESWC/EN/1067.

Anayo Enechukwu, Director

Program Categories:
Advocacy AIDS/HIV Child Abuse and Neglect
Civil Society Community Development Conflict Resolution
Democracy/Governance Education Environment/Natural Resources
Exchange/Visitor Program/Tours Film Production Health Care
History/Culture/Arts History/Slave Trade Human Rights
Human Trafficking Laws/Legal Aid Literacy
Media/Public Affairs Negotiation/Mediation Policy Research
Popular Culture/Media Religious Work Rural Development
Trade and Business Development Water Women/Gender