Nigeria’s democracy is now in its fourth republic and entering its third decade of uninterrupted civilian rule. Yet, despite the longevity of electoral politics since 1999, one of the country’s most persistent democratic deficits remains the weak connection between campaign promises and governance outcomes. Elections are increasingly competitive, but democratic participation is steadily weakening[1]. At […]
As global systems confront complex transitions, from accelerated climate action to redesigning extractive-sector governance and redefining democratic resilience, 2025 opened new frontiers for accountability institutions. PLSI entered the year with a strategic resolve: to contribute significantly to expanding Nigeria’s voice in these global conversations and ensure oversight institutions are central to emerging policy frameworks. For […]
As part of our MacArthur Foundation funded project to strengthen public audit practices and accountability at the state level in Nigeria, Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) is pleased to announce the selected Fellows of its inaugural Public Audit Media Fellowship Program (Cohort 1 & 2). PLSI recognizes that inadequate citizen participation in Nigerian public audit […]
At PLSI, we believe public accountability is possible ONLY with a vigilant and involved citizenry. PLSI was founded and began operation in 2016 with focus on increasing civic participation in public audit and improving management of public finance in Nigeria. Having worked on federal revenue and expenditure issues for four years (2016 – 2020), we […]
Thursday, July 25, 2019 Abuja, Nigeria. PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATE OF FEDERAL AUDIT SERVICE COMMISSION BILL CURRENTLY WITH PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI FOR ASSENT Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) and other Civil Society Organizations call on President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Federal Audit Service Commission Bill to help fight corruption in […]
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Abuja, Nigeria. PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATE OF FEDERAL AUDIT SERVICE COMMISSION BILL 2018 CURRENTLY AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), BudgIT Foundation and Connected Development (CODE) calls on the National Assembly to conclude legislative activities on the new Federal Audit Service Commission Bill and […]
Connected Development (CODE) — is a leading transparency and accountability organization in Nigeria with mission to empowering marginalized communities. Popular for its #FollowTheMoney advocacy project, the organization marked 5 years of its existence about a week ago. The event was more than just an observation of founding date ritual. It was a time to further show to […]
