ABOUT PLSI

ABOUT

PLSI

Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) is a Nigerian non-profit organization established in 2016 and with mission to advance accountability, foster good governance and enhance development in marginalized and underserved communities by promoting active citizens’ engagement with the public audit system and processes in Nigeria. PLSI’s vision is to ensure public accountability necessary for good governance and development of Nigeria becomes a norm. Our work at PLSI revolves around six strategic domains including value for money (revenue & expenditure); research, policy & advocacy; citizens participation, engagement & involvement; climate change adaptation & energy accountability; institutional support & capacity strengthening and gender equality accountability. PLSI uses a combination of research, policy advisory, advocacy, civic-tech, public sensitization and multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration to achieve social change.

Our Vision

To ensure public accountability necessary for good governance and development of marginalized communities becomes a norm in Nigeria.

Our Mission

To strengthen public audit practices, civic participation and accountability leveraging evidence-based research and policy strategies to improve delivery of services to Nigerians.

OUR

CORE VALUES

Diligence

Integrity

Service

Humanity

Discipline

Accountability

Team Cohesion

Fun

OUR

TEAM

OLUSEGUN ELEMO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OLUSEGUN ELEMO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Olusegun Elemo is the founder and Executive Director at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). He’s worked with stakeholders to improve public finance management practices at national and subnational levels in Nigeria since 2016. Olusegun as a public finance and policy expert holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University), Nigeria, a master’s degree in Research and Public Policy from University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mosunmola Bakare

SENIOR OFFICER, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Mosunmola Bakare

SENIOR OFFICER, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Mosunmola Bakare is the Senior Officer, Finance and Administration at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She handles budget preparation, supervision of all financial and administrative activities as well as preparation of periodic financial reports. Mosunmola is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) degree in Accounting from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. She holds a Mini MBA, Business Administration and Management from Tekedia Institute and also has a certificate in Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis from the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).

Odunola Ajilore

Human Capital and Culture Manager

Odunola Ajilore

Human Capital and Culture Manager

Odunola Ajilore, is the Human Capital and Culture Manager at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She is a seasoned HR professional and business strategist, driving organizational growth through strategic HR leadership. She holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, with MBA in-view. A licensed HR practitioner (HRPL) with CIPM and a Certified Management Practitioner with NIM, she is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM).

Ifeoma Onuoha

Monitoring & Evaluation and Legislative Liaison (MELL Officer)

Ifeoma Onuoha

Monitoring & Evaluation and Legislative Liaison (MELL Officer)

Ifeoma Onuoha, is the MELL Officer at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) at the Abuja office. She oversees M&E activities, liaises with designated legislative committees, and performs general administrative tasks. Ifeoma has a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU). She holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting and Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accounting from Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja. Ifeoma, has also received a National Diploma in Law from the University of Jos Nigeria.

Sunday Taiwo

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Sunday Taiwo

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Sunday Taiwo is the Communications Associate at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She coordinates and implements communications strategies, supports the management of communications channels, oversees external communications and manages media and publicity strategy for the organization. Judith holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Political Science/Philosophy from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), as well as a Proficiency Certificate in Strategic Management from the International Strategic Management Institute (ISMI).

Fikayo Odetunde

Creative Assistant

Fikayo Odetunde

Creative Assistant

Fikayo Odetunde is the Creative Assistant at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). He is a graduate of Classics from the University of Ibadan. With a strong passion for visual storytelling and design, he specializes in creating compelling graphics, multimedia content, and branding materials that enhance PLSI’s work and visibility.

Oreoluwa Salako

Finance Officer (Intern)

Oreoluwa Salako

Finance Officer (Intern)

Oreoluwa Salako is the Finance and Administrative Intern at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). With a strong academic background in financial management and administrative processes, she assists in managing financial and administrative operations at PLSI. Oreoluwa holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accounting from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Favour Sunday

Program Officer (Intern)

Favour Sunday

Program Officer (Intern)

Favour Sunday manages the Gender Equality Accountability Program at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She holds a diploma from the College of Health Science and Technology, Delta State, and is passionate about menstrual health education, women’s health, and gender equality.

Olatunji Monsuru

Program Officer (Intern)

Olatunji Monsuru

Program Officer (Intern)

Olatunji Monsuru is the Program Officer (Value for Money) at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). He holds a bachelor's degree from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and has experience as a Product Manager, specializing in product development and operations. He contributes to program execution and stakeholder engagement at PLSI.

Amir Alhazan

Research Officer (Intern)

Amir Alhazan

Research Officer (Intern)

Amir Alhazan is a Research and Policy Intern at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). He holds a bachelor’s degree from First Technical University, Ibadan, and specializes in evidence-based research to enhance public audit practices, civic participation, and accountability. He is skilled in data analytics and visualization, using insights to drive informed policy decisions.

Victoria Saanu

Research Officer (Intern)

Victoria Saanu

Research Officer (Intern)

Abdulahi Adebayo is a Research and Policy Intern at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Ibadan and is currently pursuing a master's in international relations. Passionate about research, democratic governance, and civic engagement, Victoria actively contributes to impact-driven projects that promote good governance and accountability.

Okikiola Afolabi

Communications Officer (Intern)

Okikiola Afolabi

Communications Officer (Intern)

Okikiola Afolabi is the Communications Intern at Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). She holds a bachelor’s degree in Botany from the University of Ibadan. Okikiola supports the communications department with creative content creation, social media management and implementation of communication campaigns and strategies.

ABOUT PLSI

ABOUT

PLSI

Our Vision

Our Mission

OUR

CORE VALUES

Diligence

Integrity

Service

Humanity

Discipline

Accountability

Team Cohesion

Fun

OUR

TEAM

OLUSEGUN ELEMO

Mosunmola Bakare

Odunola Ajilore

Ifeoma Onuoha

Sunday Taiwo

Fikayo Odetunde

Oreoluwa Salako

Favour Sunday

Olatunji Monsuru

Amir Alhazan

Victoria Saanu

Okikiola Afolabi

Contact Info

Ibadan Office

Lagos Liaison Office

Abuja Office

Working Hours