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ABOUT mind

Movement of Intellectuals for National Development (MIND) is a non-partisan, independent think tank established to address Nigeria's most critical developmental challenges through intellectual rigor, evidence-based advocacy, and strategic civic engagement.

MIND emerged from the recognition that Nigeria's persistent socio-economic challenges—corruption, insecurity, poor governance, infrastructural decay, and human capital deficits—are not merely problems of policy design, but are systematically perpetuated...

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vision statement

A Nigeria where knowledge, integrity, and patriotic commitment drive public policy, dismantle systemic anomalies, and foster inclusive, sustainable development for all citizens.

mision statement

To mobilize Nigeria's intellectual community to address pressing societal challenges through rigorous research, evidence-based advocacy, and strategic engagement with policymakers, while fearlessly challenging systemic anomalies perpetuated by vested interests and their enablers in positions of power and authority.

AIMS & oBJECTIVEs

Our Aims (Long-term Strategic Goals)

Primary Aims:

  • Create an Intellectual Bloc: Build a formidable coalition of thinkers and practitioners capable of influencing national policy direction
  • Dismantle Systemic Anomalies: Identify, expose, and dismantle structural barriers to development
  • Promote Evidence-Based Policymaking: Institutionalize research-driven policy formulation across all tiers of government
  • Mobilize Citizens: Foster active, informed citizen participation in democratic governance
  • Restore Institutional Trust: Rebuild public confidence in state institutions through transparency advocacy
  • Foster Meritocracy: Promote excellence and competence in public service appointments and operations

Secondary Aims:

  • Develop Alternative Narratives: Challenge mainstream discourses that rationalize underdevelopment
  • Mentor Future Leaders: Create a pipeline of patriotic, competent leaders for Nigeria
  • Build International Alliances: Partner with global think tanks and development institutions
  • Document Developmental History: Create comprehensive archives of Nigeria's policy experiments
Our Objectives (Specific, Measurable Actions)

Research & Knowledge Production:

  • Conduct quarterly high-impact research on critical national issues
  • Publish 4-6 policy briefs annually on urgent challenges
  • Produce 2-3 white papers yearly on systemic reforms
  • Maintain a publicly accessible digital repository of all publications
  • Collaborate with at least 3 universities annually on joint research

Policy Advocacy & Engagement:

  • Engage with minimum 50 legislators annually on policy reforms
  • Present testimony at minimum 10 legislative hearings per year
  • Organize quarterly roundtables with executive branch officials
  • Publish annual Governance Performance Report Card for all 36 states
  • Maintain active policy monitoring desk tracking implementation of 10-15 key policies

Public Enlightenment:

  • Host monthly public forums on pressing national issues
  • Publish weekly op-eds in major national newspapers
  • Organize quarterly roundtables with executive branch officials
  • Maintain active social media presence with daily policy commentary
  • Produce quarterly policy documentaries for broadcast

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