In a time when governance must be more inclusive, citizen-focused, and globally connected, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. The government can no longer walk the path of development alone; it must walk with the people, and more importantly, with the platforms that represent and serve the people.

That’s why there is an urgent need for the creation of the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Civil Society and Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations.

🌍 Why This Matters
Civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs are the backbone of social impact across Nigeria.

From education in the North-East, healthcare in rural communities, youth empowerment in urban centers, to peacebuilding across the Middle Belt; these organizations are doing vital work where government alone cannot reach.

But despite their importance, there is no structured, high-level coordination between the Presidency and this critical sector.

🧭 What This Office Will Do
- Provide direct policy and advisory support to President Tinubu on civil society matters.
- Align NGO/CSO interventions with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
- Mobilize international development support, donor funds, and global partnerships.
- Strengthen national peacebuilding, humanitarian coordination, and grassroots development.
Build citizen trust and foster inclusive national dialogue.

⏰ Why Now?
- Nigeria is facing rising citizen demands for accountability, transparency, and impact.

- Donor partners are ready to invest but need proper channels and accountability frameworks.

- Peace and social cohesion require grassroots engagement, not just top-down policies.

- The Renewed Hope vision calls for broader participation in nation-building.

- Coordinated engagement with CSOs can unlock billions in funding, innovation, and goodwill.

🇳🇬 Leadership Meets Partnership
Appointing a Senior Special Adviser on Civil Society and Non-Profit Organizations would send a bold and historic signal that this Presidency values partnership, inclusion, and shared responsibility in building the Nigeria we all dream of.

Let this be a turning point from fragmented engagement to purposeful collaboration.

📣 Let the government work with the people.
📣 Let the President walk with the nation-builders.

By
Ijigban Daniel Oketa
Abuja Nigeria
+234 704 187 0557

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As a leadership and management consultant; Ijigban Daniel Oketa stands at the intersection of vision, leadership, and global impact. Oketa –Executive Director of Citizen Voices Empowerment Foundation works tirelessly in developing global leaders, empowering citizens, and designing frameworks that challenge traditional systems while offering actionable pathways for unity, justice, and sustainable development.