About us
We got tired of talking. So we organised.
The Initiative for Good and Informed Citizenship is a call to action to every well-meaning Nigerian: the time for cheap talk is over, and the time to work for the common good is here.
Rescue Nigeria — our primary arm — is how that call reaches the streets, the screens and the courts.
Our mission
Catalyse a national renewal in Nigeria.
We empower citizens with the knowledge, values and tools required to demand and sustain competent, ethical and accountable leadership.
For Nigeria to deliver a better standard of living, we need institutions, the rule of law, and informed and demanding citizens who accept no nonsense.
Our goals
Seven goals to halt Nigeria's slide
Progress driven by intellect, effort and service to the common good.
Reorient civic values
Promote a culture where merit, intellect, integrity and hard work — not access to power or patronage — are the foundations of success.
Build informed, active citizenship
Equip Nigerians with clear, factual civic education on governance, rights, responsibilities and the true cost of poor leadership and followership.
Challenge systemic failure lawfully
Pursue advocacy, public-interest litigation and policy engagement to confront corruption, mediocrity and rigged systems.
Counter ethnic and sectarian manipulation
Expose divisive narratives exploited by political actors and build cohesion on shared values and equal opportunity.
Leverage technology for mass impact
Use social media, data science and AI to produce professional content and mobilise citizens at scale.
Create a platform for credible alternatives
Support ideas, leaders and systems that reward competence and effort.
Restore hope and agency
Help Nigerians believe again in their collective power — and act decisively for a better nation.
See how we deliver
Petitions, litigation, messaging, technology and the Notoriety Award.
Our workStrategic framework
Six strategies that turn awareness into organised action
Replace apathy with participation, and convert collective frustration into a credible force for renewal.
Citizen mobilisation & leadership development
Organise professionals, entrepreneurs, academics and students into a disciplined civic movement that nurtures informed leaders at community, state and national levels.
Global resource mobilisation
Mobilise financial, intellectual and technical contributions from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, and from friends of Nigeria — managed transparently.
Modelling responsible citizenship
Every member must practise the values we advocate: civic participation, respect for the rule of law, ethical conduct and informed engagement.
Public accountability & oversight
Track, evaluate and publicise the actions and performance of elected officials and key decision-makers.
Strategic legal & policy action
Challenge, through lawful and constitutional means, policies and practices harmful to Nigeria's development and democratic health.
High-impact public communication
Use traditional, digital and social media, data-driven insight and emerging technology to educate citizens and sustain momentum for reform.
People & structure
How IGIC is organised
Leadership that will grow to reflect the demographics of Nigeria, supported by principled sponsors and five coordinating teams.
Leadership
The founders and additional leaders who will help IGIC reflect the diversity of Nigeria.
Sponsors
Carefully selected, principled and strategic partners who help drive financial and operational success.
Technology
- Data science & analytics
- Web
- Social media & digital marketing
- Mobile app
Legal
- Civil litigation
- Legal advisory
- Legal defence
Communication
- Media review & content analysis
- Polling & public petitions
- Press & communications
- Graphic & video arts
Research
- Policy research
- Performance tracking
- Data & reports
Administration
- Finance
- Fundraising & grants
- Community organising & membership
- Programmes & projects
What does IGIC stand for?
IGIC stands for the Initiative for Good and Informed Citizenship — a Nigerian civil society organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
What is the relationship between IGIC and Rescue Nigeria?
Rescue Nigeria is the primary arm of IGIC: the public-facing citizens' movement that runs campaigns, the People's Parliament and community mobilisation.
Who founded IGIC?
IGIC was founded by ordinary Nigerians — professionals who enjoy no special privilege and face the same struggles as other citizens, and who got tired of talking without acting.
Is IGIC funded by government or a political party?
No. IGIC is funded by citizens and principled sponsors, and is not affiliated to any political organisation.
Our pain is your pain. We are going where you intend to go.
Let's travel together — start by taking the Common Good Pledge.