ABOUT US
SpotlightNG
Founded in 2018 and Registered with CAC in 2019, Spotlight for Transparency and Accountability [ST&A] is a non-government organization (NGO) whose mission is to empower and work with communities to demand for accountability, improved service delivery, and promote democratic governance. The primary aim of the organization is to levitate standard of transparency and accountability in government (subnational governments) through citizen participation in governance.
ST&A approach is use tender data and empower citizens to use the resulting information in demanding improved service delivery and hold government accountable for their spending. So far, ST&A had been able to reach over 500,000 citizens in rural communities via digital and conventional media, community outreach, leading online and offline conversations on subnational government.
Mission
To empower and work with communities to demand accountability, improve service delivery and promote democratic governance.
vision
We believe in the transforming communities in Africa, to see a community of active citizens taking ownership of demanding accountability, equipped for institutional improvement, improving service delivery and inclusive society.
Aim and Objective
- To promote social transparency and accountability at subnational government as well as national government
- Encourage, promote and conduct research on the area of transparency, accountability, democracy and governance
- To assist governments in attaining their development and national goal
- To establish, operate and promote social development activities
- To establish or assist in the provision and promotion of information management system and accessibility of data
- To assist in the development of progressive attitudes in our society and communication for sustainable development.
Core value
Collaboration
We carry the load together by building purposeful relationships grounded in cooperation and a shared vision. we believe in the value of working with others and achieving together what may not be possible alone.
Innovation
We believe in a workplace where we’re safe to try new things, where we can push the boundaries of the norm and learn from things that don’t always go according to plan.
Accountability
We Step up, drive it, and deliver it and take a logical and data-driven approach to decision making and measure our effectiveness using quantifiable outcomes and metrics.
Equality & Inclusiveness
We respect and value people of all backgrounds. We believe everyone irrespective of their sex, tribe, social and economic status and religion should have equal opportunities.
Making Difference
We are committed to continuous investments in the growth of our team members, constantly push ourselves to be our best, we focus on solutions, and we arrive every day inspired to make an impact through our talents, passion and hard work. we focus on putting ourselves in the shoes of others
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Our focus Area
Democracy and Governance
Fostering transparent, effective and accountable system of government.
Environmental sustainability
Fostering climate action through collective action.
Citizen engagement
Amplifying citizen voice (Gender and Social inclusion) and impact
Peace and Security
Provides tools for resolving conflict.