State Lead at Follow The Money (FTM) Nigeria

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Follow The Money (FTM), Africa’s largest social accountability movement and a flagship initiative of Connected Development (CODE), is calling for applications for the position of State Lead at Follow The Money across all thirty six states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. This voluntary leadership opportunity is open to committed, community rooted individuals who are passionate about transparency, accountability, and people powered governance.

About Follow The Money

Follow The Money was founded on the belief that every citizen has the right to know how public funds and taxes are spent. Over the years, the movement has grown into an award winning civic platform with global recognition, tracking billions of naira in public spending across sectors such as education, healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

Through citizen engagement, evidence based advocacy, and community monitoring, FTM works to ensure government projects reach their intended beneficiaries and deliver real impact at the grassroots level.

About the State Lead Role

The State Lead at Follow The Money role places selected individuals at the center of community action within their states. State Leads will work closely with citizens, volunteers, and local stakeholders to track public projects, promote accountability, and strengthen local governance systems. This is a voluntary role suited for individuals driven by civic responsibility and social change.

Benefits of Serving as an FTM State Lead

Volunteering as a State Lead at Follow The Money offers meaningful civic impact and personal growth, including:

• Hands on leadership experience in transparency and social accountability advocacy
• Practical exposure to community monitoring, project tracking, and civic technology tools
• Access to training, toolkits, and continuous mentorship from the national team
• Membership in a strong national network of civic actors, journalists, and civil society organisations
• Increased visibility and recognition across Follow The Money platforms
• Certificates of service and performance based references
• Opportunity to amplify community voices and promote inclusive development

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

As a State Lead at Follow The Money, your responsibilities will include:

• Mobilising and sensitising citizens on how to use budget and project information to demand quality service delivery
• Coordinating grassroots monitoring and tracking of public projects in sectors such as health, education, water, and sanitation
• Engaging local government officials, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders to promote open governance
• Serving as a communication bridge between communities and the national FTM team through regular reporting and storytelling
• Building, motivating, and managing a network of volunteers and community champions within the state

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants for the State Lead at Follow The Money position must demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and active citizenship
• Experience in community organising, social activism, or civil society engagement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
• Good understanding of the state’s geography, languages, and social dynamics
• Ability to remain non partisan, ethical, and professional at all times
• Proficiency in using digital tools and social media for advocacy and mobilisation

How to Apply

Interested candidates who are ready to represent their communities and ensure public funds translate into meaningful impact should apply through the official Follow The Money application link.

• Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

The State Lead at Follow The Money role is a powerful opportunity to drive grassroots accountability, strengthen democratic participation, and help ensure that no community is left behind.