OsunOpenLG Shines At African Youth SDGs Summit
As Jare Tiamiyu Presents Amoye, Other Milestones In Youth-Led Advocacy On Open Governance In Nigeria The Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD) has highlighted the growing impact of the Osun Open Local Government Project (OsunOpenLG) on democratic governance and citizen participation following its...
OsunOpenLG at Two: Celebrating Milestones in Local Governance Transparency and Charting the Future
As we celebrate the second anniversary of our flagship project, the Osun Open Local Government Project (OsunOpenLG), we reflect with pride on a journey that has continued to redefine conversations around transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance. Officially launched on May 24, 2024,...
Insight Initiative Drives Youth Engagement on Transparency, Governance at Osun Youth Conference
The Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, civic participation, and grassroots governance through active youth engagement at the 2026 “Youth in Governance Conference” organised by the Osun State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria. At...
State of Local Government Administration in Osun State: A Call for Responsibility, Quality Service and Respect for Institutions
Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD), through its OsunOpenLG project, has been closely monitoring developments across local government areas in Osun State. As an organisation committed to transparency, accountability and improved service delivery at the grassroots, we consider it necessary to present our...
OsunOpenLG: Technology Driven Innovation and Capacity Building For Osun LG Chairmen
PRESS STATEMENT On January 16, 2025 we had a capacity-building training session for local government chairmen in Osun State, under the umbrella body of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). The training covered two strategic cores of governance at the grassroots – Needs...
IICSD Unveils Amoye AI Chatbot To Enhance Citizen Engagement And Access To Information
The Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD) has introduced Amoye AI Chatbot, a digital solution designed to improve access to information and strengthen citizen engagement across communities. The organisation said the chatbot is part of its broader commitment to leveraging technology for social...
IICSD Writes AGF, Seeks Release of Osun LG Funds and Clarification on Legally Recognised Council Officials
PRESS STATEMENT Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development (IICSD), a youth-led governance and accountability organisation based in Osogbo, Osun State, has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, seeking the prompt release of withheld local government funds...
Supreme Court Replies Insight Initiative, Says Date For Judgement On Osun LG Crisis To Be Announced Soon
PRESS STATEMENT The Supreme Court has formally responded to an appeal by Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development, assuring that the date for the delivery of judgement in the Osun Local Government crisis case will be communicated to all parties as soon as it...
OsunOpenLG Advocates take campaign on LG effectiveness to PWDs community
At Insight Initiative, inclusion is one of our priorities, and implementation of the OsunOpenLG Project is not an exception. Our Advocates in Boripe Local Government visited the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities during the Association’s bi-monthly meeting at the Palace of Aragbiji...
OsunOpenLG: Stakeholders To Debate Local Govt Autonomy, Grassroots Development
As debates continue on autonomy and effective local government administration, a stakeholders’ meeting to further deepen the discourse holds in Osogbo, on Monday August 26. Organised by the Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development at the instance of the OsunOpenLG Project, the meeting according...