“Jare has three years experience in leading projects and has worked at the grassroots for 15 years.

He led the NDI-sponsored VoteNotFight campaign in 2022 and 2023 in Osun State and was an integral part of the southwest youth electoral reforms.

Graduated from the University of Ilorin, Jare has attended no fewer than 27 seminars and conferences across the globe and recently presented possible electoral reforms before the National Assembly Committees.

A journalist of over seven years experience, Jare is the Executive Director of Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development and leads the Osun Open Local Government Project.

The removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu has led to increased allocations to all tiers of government. In 2022, 30 local government councils in Osun got N58.2bn on average of N1.94bn per each. This increased to N75.2bn and N2.51bn on average in 2023. This is a part from internally generated revenue.

As citizens, we must follow the money and demand transparency and accountability from our leaders. This huge amount must be commensurate with the development. It's high time we all called for an open local government system.

We hope to lead this discussion and chart a new course for development at the grassroots. This project will bring all stakeholders together and reach people at the grassroots.”

“Engr. Onaolapo Kolade Samson: A Profile of Excellence.

Engr. Kolade Samson Onaolapo is the Project Manager, Good Governance and Democracy and Head of Finance at Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development.

Osun Open Local Government Project falls directly under his purview.

Kolade holds two Masters degrees in Structural Engineering and Human Resources and has over seven years experience as a banker.

His foray into development and community service started from his days in the University. He has led several organizations and volunteered for no fewer than 20 organizations.

Kolade supervises all sections and team members on the Osun Open Local Government Project.”

“Sustainable Development Goals and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development.

Calista is a staunch advocate of the Global Goals and has worked as a volunteer for over 12 organizations in advancing Goals 1 (Zero Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 16 (Justice and Strong Institutions).

She has, on the platform of Global Network of Sickle Cell, partnered with other organizations to bring together stakeholders in sickle cell advocacy to advance discussion on payment of medical bills and empowerment of sickle cell warriors.

Calista derives pleasure in writing and speaks Igbo, Hausa and English languages fluently.”

“A trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.

His interest in good governance and community development is why he is a key partner and advocate for the #OsunOpenLGProject to further emancipate the people.

He leads communication and media advocacy on the project.”

“Mrs Oluwaseyi Ademo Olayemi has been actively involved in social impact for more than 7 years. She is an advocate for youths' development, women's right, governance and leadership. She is passionate about making real impact in the lives of people especially the young ones.

She is presently the Programs Manager, Women Development at Insights Initiative for Community and Social Development an NGO that promotes democracy and governance, media development, grassroot security and conflict management, sustainable development goals and women and youths development.

Oluwaseyi has experience across health care, education, civic leadership and youth engagement. She has had experience leading youths in various capacities including being the Corps Leader of over 150 corps member under the NYSC Gbarain zone, state coordinator for Emani Nigeria, Research Consultant on the health facility assessment and human resources for health profiling by Sydani group and other programs.

A graduate of Physiology from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oluwaseyi is an alumnus of End FGM fellows program (2023), CcHub's Cybershield Workshop for Civil Societies (2023), National Institute of Leadership and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (2022), Nigeria School of Internent Governance fellow (2021), YALI RLC alumni, Kectil Fellow (2020), 2017 YIAGA Africa's CAMB fellow, YMonitor's Freedom of Information Ambassador and a nominee for the Africa Youth Awards, Discovery of the Year category.

Oluwaseyi is a great communicator, she's on the OsunOpenLG Project as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.”

“A young Nigerian who is passionate about development, inclusion and civic engagement.

Fueled by her passion for youth development, particularly empowering young women, Kate's commitment to advancing the cause of girlchild hygiene led her to initiate campaigns in secondary schools and churches, focusing on menstrual hygiene and distributing sanitary pads to underserved communities.

Recognizing the importance of collective action, Kate joined the Africa Women Leadership Organization (AWLO) in Port Harcourt, assuming the role of Public Relations Officer. Through AWLO, she traversed various states, tirelessly advocating for the rights and empowerment of young girls, earning accolades for her selfless contributions to community service.

Kate's unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and community development has been widely acknowledged, with numerous community awards commemorating her impactful initiatives. She remains steadfast in her mission to empower young women, instilling in them the belief that they are integral to the fabric of society and capable of effecting positive change.

Currently, Kate is serving her fathers land at Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development. She works in the secretariat of the Osun Open Local Government Project.”

“A trained journalist, Modupeola Showunmi is a programme officer at Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development and has been part of the organization since the beginning.

As a foundation member, Modupeola has worked on different projects of Insight Initiative such as VoteNotFight Campaign in Osun State, Campaign against vote buying, violence before and during election, a programme sponsored by NDI.

She was also the project team for Governance Agenda for Inclusive Nigeria (GAIN Advocacy), a project aimed at bringing about policy for inclusion of women, PWDs into government positions.

Modupeola was also part of the team that led the Edutech initiative, under the sponsorship of Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative to Ministry and stakeholders.

As part of knowing the economic state and debt profile of Nigeria, Modupeola was part of the team that travelled all through the states in SouthWest to sentise the Citizens on Nigeria debt profile, a programme which was sponsored by Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, with support from CISLAC, Tax Justice and Governance Platform and Christian Aid Nigeria.

Modupeola heads the Secretariat for the OsunOpenLG Project.”

“Odunola Ishola is a graduate of Osun State University Osogbo and has been involved in different projects at administrative level.

She worked as internship at Insight Multi-Links Media, Osogbo from 2018 to 2020. Her diligence during the period made her rise to the exalted position of project director/ head of operation.

Odunola commitment to social development has been widely acknowledged with numerous community awards.

She is currently the project procurement/ program officer at Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development”

“Elizabeth is the Osun State Women Coordinator of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities.

She's a trained chemist and lectures at The Federal Polytechnic, Ede Osun State.

She has participated, facilitated and mobilized women for several developmental programs at the grassroots. She is on the project of OsunOpenLG as the representative of the Persons with Disabilities Community.”