20/10/2025
Did you know there are over 191,000 registered NGOs in Nigeria? ππ
This shows the commitment of many well-willing Nigerians to impact.
Why is this important?
Filling the Gaps: NGOs provide essential services; from healthcare and education in remote areas to emergency relief and human rights advocacy, which supplement gov's work.
Driving Policy: They are the voices holding power accountable and pushing for laws on everything from disability rights to environmental protection. Examples are Ecodoctr, JONAPWD, DWAI.
Innovation & Trust: Local NGOs, in particular, often have the deepest trust and most tailored, effective solutions for their communities.
However, I have seen that many NGOs obtain funding and don't conduct research or analysis.
For this vast network to achieve its true potential, we must embrace data analysis.
As a Data Analyst, I know the difference a little data can make.
Identifying a problem, the real communities in need, advocating with evidence and informing decision making all start with proper research and analysis.
Your donors will trust you as you provide key performance metrics from analysis, as this shows passion to do good while being transparent and accountable.
In essence, you can't ignore the relevance of grassroot research and data-analysis.