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No 10 S.B. Abubakar Avenue, NAF Valley Estate, Behind Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
Aresa Close, Gbodofon Area, Behind Union Bank, Aregbe, Osogbo. Osun State.
No 10 S.B. Abubakar Avenue, NAF Valley Estate, Behind Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
Aresa Close, Gbodofon Area, Behind Union Bank, Aregbe, Osogbo. Osun State.
Policy Advocacy
Women’s Political Participation: Looking at the Past & Working for the Future
The 2023 general elections will be the seventh consecutive general election in Nigeria since the reintroduction of democracy in 1999. If conducting the periodic election is the only measure, this is undeniably democratic progress. However, what remains genuinely in doubt is how inclusive and fair this democratic progress has been, especially to women, that make up about 49 per cent of the total population.
The percentage of female candidacy dropped to 10.2% in the 2023 general election from 12.9% in the 2019 general elections. Despite the fact that the number of new female registrants that joined the updated voter register in 2023 after the Continuous Voter Registration process is higher than the male voters.
KDI, as part of her Advancing Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria Project, sieved the final list of candidate list through the gender lens to generate insight for gender advocates, CSO groups and Nigerians on the need to open the democratic space the more for females.
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Election Integrity Summit
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From encouraging citizens participation, to advocating for gender equity and improved electoral and justice systems.
Nigeria’s Democracy Is Surviving, But Is...
For years, the story of Nigeria’s democracy has largely been told from outside its borders. International democracy rankings, governance scorecards, and foreign policy assessments have shaped global perceptions of whether Africa’s largest democracy is progressing or declining....
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FACES OF
KIMPACT
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
THE BOARD
DR. A. AKIYODE
PROF. OLU OGUNSAKIN
PROF. REMI SONAIYA
ENE EDE
FEMI ADEFILA
KEHINDE ADENIYI
THE MANAGEMENT
Executive Director
Bukola Idowu, founding ED of Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), is a leader in public policy and development. He has transformed KDI into a top Nigerian youth-led non-profit, spearheading advocacy for youth development and electoral reforms, including the passage of a youth development bill in Osun State.
BUKOLA IDOWU
Executive Director
Head of Research
Oluwafemi John Adebayo is a Democracy Data Analyst and Electoral Security Expert, leading research at Kimpact Development Initiative. He has worked on major democracy projects in Nigeria and globally, advocates for youth and women inclusion, and is a YALI alumnus, published author, and recipient of prestigious fellowships.
OLUWAFEMI ADEBAYO
Head of Research
Head of Finance
Oluwakemi Akinyemi is the head of Finance Department at Kimpact.
OLUWAKEMI AKINYEMI
Head of Finance
Head of Programs, Citizen Participation
Abiodun Banjoko is a dedicated program manager at KDI, Abuja, where he leads citizen engagement and participation programs to improve the election process. With expertise in project management, data analysis, and communication, he drives impactful initiatives promoting democracy and development. His work reflects a passion for fostering meaningful change in the non-profit sector.
ABIODUN BANJOKO
Head of Programs, Citizen Participation
Head of IT & Media
He is a Digital Polymath with a passion for music production, software development, web development, video editing, graphics design, and motion graphics. His interests lie at the intersections of technology, art, and communication, driving him to explore innovative ways to merge these creative fields. He currently heads the IT Department of Kimpact Development Initiative.
VICTOR ADEWUMI
Head of IT & Media
Program Advisor
Olu'Seun Esan is a passionate youth activist and development worker with extensive grassroots experience across Nigeria. He champions dedication, hard work, and honesty, believing in Nigeria and Africa's potential for trans-generational leaders and global change. He aims to work at higher levels to advance peace, justice, and equity worldwide.
OLUSEUN ESAN
Program Advisor
Head of Programs, Elections
Head of Programs, Elections
UMAR DAN’ASABE MUHAMMED
Head of Programs, Elections
Head of Human Resources
Head of Human Resources.
SEUN TAIWO
Head of Human Resources
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