At a press conference in Abuja, Hyeladzira Mshelia, Head of Office/Acting CEO of Connected Development, outlined her vision for the organization’s future, emphasizing continuity and collective effort in driving impactful campaigns.
Hyeladzira Mshelia, Head of Office/Acting CEO of Connected Development, delivered an inaugural speech at CODE’s press conference in Abuja, marking a new chapter for the organization.
With over six years of experience at CODE, starting as a personal assistant, Mshelia highlighted the organization’s impactful campaigns across various thematic areas, including gender, climate, extractive industries, environmental justice, WASH, and primary healthcare.
Mshelia expressed her gratitude to the management, board of trustees, Hamzat Lawal, Ijeoma Oforka, directors, colleagues, and media partners for their support and trust.
She emphasized her commitment to upholding Hamzat Lawal’s legacy, ensuring the organization’s campaigns are carried out efficiently and effectively, and staff well-being is adequately catered for.
Mshelia requested support from colleagues for a smooth transition, highlighting the importance of teamwork in driving impactful campaigns and achieving the organization’s goals.
As CODE embarks on this new era, my leadership and vision are poised to drive continued success and impact in promoting citizen-led accountability and transparency, said Mshelia.
Mshelia highlighted her goals and objectives as follows: to ensure continuity and effectiveness of CODE’s campaigns, foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, and drive impactful work in promoting citizen-led accountability and transparency.
By building on CODE’s legacy and strengths, my leadership is set to propel the organization forward, achieving greater impact and success in its mission.
CODE’s Secretary General unveils bold expansion plan for citizen-led accountability
At a press conference in Abuja, Mukhtar Modibbo Halilu, Secretary General of IFollowTheMoney International, outlined a vision for expansion and capacity building, introducing new initiatives to drive transparency and accountability globally.
Mukhtar Modibbo Halilu, Secretary General of IFollowTheMoney International, delivered an inaugural speech at CODE’s press conference in Abuja, outlining the organization’s ambitious plans for expansion and capacity building.
With a focus on enhancing systems and capacities across governments, citizens, and globally, the initiative aims to go beyond Africa’s borders.
Key Initiatives:
IFollowTheMoney Platform: A new multilingual platform supporting Arabic, Swahili, and English to engage a broader audience and promote grassroots efforts.
FactsAboutLGAFAAC: A flagship project simplifying information about local government resources, aligning with Nigeria’s recent Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.
Halilu emphasized the importance of local government autonomy and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to citizen-led accountability. With six years of experience in the movement, he expressed gratitude to the board and management of Connected Development for their trust.
The expansion plan is designed to create robust systems, enhance capacities, and drive global impact. By leveraging technology and innovative approaches, IFollowTheMoney International aims to empower citizens and promote transparency worldwide.
Goals and Objectives:
Enhance systems and capacities globally
Promote citizen-led accountability
Support local government autonomy
Engage a broader audience through multilingual platforms
By building capacities and expanding its reach, IFollowTheMoney International is poised to make a significant impact in promoting transparency and accountability worldwide.