About us

Who we are

The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) is a multidisciplinary strategic think tank that was established in 2019. Our focus is unique and the first of its kind in Nigeria, focusing on developing critical understanding of governance processes and regimes from knowledge building and sharing, as well as impact advocacy.

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen governance and accountability in Nigeria through knowledge production, innovation and impact advocacy

Vision

Our vision is to be a knowledge and innovation centre for ethical governance and just development.

Values

Our values are knowledge-exchange, inclusion, justice, equity, transparency and accountability.

Approach

Our approach include the following:

Knowledge: we produce and share evidence and empirical knowledge and analysis
Innovation: we create and deploy audacious initiatives
Advocacy: we conduct high-level and impact advocacy targeted at improving governance
Partnerships: we work in partnership with other civil society organizations, stakeholders and institutions.
Best Practices: we produce and disseminate governance best practices.

Our History

The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) was established and legally registered in 2019. It is a think tank conceptualized to develop critical understanding of governance processes and regimes from knowledge building and sharing, as well as impact advocacy. This is in recognition of the lack of adequate data and materials to properly hold public officials to account, as well as the exclusion and marginalisation of various groups in Nigeria. IRIAD was founded to address these gaps by promoting inclusion, participation, transparency, and accountability – all of which will contribute to strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria.

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council comprises of highly accomplished individuals who offer practical advice and guidance to aid the organisation in the effective performance of its activities. The following are members of our Advisory Council…

The IRIAD Team

Princess Hamman-Obels

Director and Team Lead

Elizabeth Amodu

Research and Knowledge Management

Chidera Ndubuisi

Programmes Partnership and Communications

Gbemisola Oluwayomi

Programmes Administration

Cletus Etini Udoh

ICT and Digital Governance

Idongesit Anthony Okon

Programme Intern

Johnson Michael

Programme and MEL `Intern

Abednego Hamidu

Office Assistant / Programme Support

Esther Dempimwa Linus

Office Sanitation

Adewale Fatai Seriki

Security Support

Project Staff

Chioma Umeorah

Project Assistant

Volunteers

Joy Osunde

Programme Adviser

Tolulope Adekola

Programme Adviser

Gbemisola Mokwunye

Project Support

Evelyn Emeka

Project Support