Turning Vision into Action
At TAP Initiative, we believe that meaningful impact begins when ideas move from paper to people.
Every project we launch is designed to address real needs empowering individuals, improving systems, and inspiring long-term transformation.
From digital skills training to civic engagement, from community advocacy to inclusive innovation, our projects bring our mission to life in tangible ways that citizens can feel, experience, and build upon.
Our Flagship Projects
Digital Empowerment for Citizens (DEC) Project
Theme: Building a Digitally Skilled and Empowered Citizenry.
The Digital Empowerment for Citizens (DEC) Project was designed to equip Nigerian youths and women with practical digital and entrepreneurial skills that enhance employability, self-reliance, and social inclusion. Through intensive training and mentorship, participants learned website management, online marketing, content creation, and business digitization.
Key Highlights: 1,200+ participants trained across Abuja, Lagos, and Enugu, 300+ small business owners introduced to digital tools for growth, 60% of trainees now earn income through freelancing or online enterprises
Active Citizens, Accountable Governance (ACAG) Initiative
Theme: Building bridges between citizens and leadership.
The ACAG Initiative promotes civic participation and transparency in governance by training citizens on their rights, responsibilities, and the power of advocacy. Through community forums, media dialogues, and accountability campaigns, the project fostered constructive engagement between citizens and government officials.
Key Highlights: 15 communities engaged in civic education programs, 10 citizen-led accountability groups established, 8 policy dialogues hosted with local government representatives
TAP Learn & Lead Fellowship
Theme: Raising young leaders for sustainable impact.
The TAP Learn & Lead Fellowship is a leadership and mentorship program for young Nigerians passionate about community development, social impact, and governance. Fellows receive training in project management, policy engagement, and social innovation while leading change projects in their local communities.
Key Highlights: 120 fellows trained in leadership and civic innovation, 40 community projects implemented by fellows, 15 fellows supported to launch NGOs or social enterprises
Innovation for Inclusion (I4I) Project
Theme: Driving community-led solutions through creativity and technology.
The Innovation for Inclusion (I4I) Project empowers citizens to co-create innovative ideas that solve pressing community challenges. It encourages collaboration between innovators, local leaders, and development experts to design practical solutions in areas like environment, education, and youth empowerment.
Key Highlights: 25 innovation hubs established across 6 states, 80+ innovative ideas incubated for community challenges, 10 projects scaled in partnership with local NGOs and private sector organizations.
Community Connect & Care Program (C3P)
Theme: Strengthening communities through care, dialogue, and collaboration.
The C3P fosters social cohesion, well-being, and inclusion through outreach programs, health campaigns, and civic awareness drives.
From rural health sensitization to peacebuilding initiatives, C3P ensures that no one is left behind in the journey toward sustainable development.
Key Highlights: 5,000+ citizens reached through outreach and awareness, 20+ community engagement forums organized, Partnerships with local NGOs, schools, and healthcare providers
Nigeria We Want
Date: 2019. Partner: OSIWA
Partner: OSIWA
The #NigeriaWeWant project used an unconventional but powerful platform — football viewing centers — to promote civic education and accountability. We turned these popular community spaces into learning hubs where citizens discussed governance, leadership promises, and the importance of demanding accountability from elected officials.
Carried out across six states — Gombe, Imo, Cross River, Kaduna, Oyo, and the FCT — the initiative successfully simplified civic engagement using football as a relatable analogy. Citizens connected the passion of football with their civic duty to “watch the game” of governance and hold their leaders accountable.
OpenTheGatesNG
Date: 2019
Partners: Legal Aid CDS FCT & TAP Initiative
The Nigerian prison system remains one of the most overcrowded in Africa, and many inmates are held simply because they cannot afford minor fines. Through the #OpenTheGatesNG project, TAP Initiative partnered with the Legal Aid CDS in FCT to bring freedom to individuals detained for petty offenses at the Suleja Prison.
We identified inmates who had completed their sentences but were still behind bars due to unpaid fines — and we paid those fines on their behalf. Upon release, beneficiaries were enrolled in skill acquisition programs to help them rebuild their lives, gain meaningful employment, and reduce the risk of reoffending.
This project restored dignity, offered second chances, and reaffirmed our belief that justice must always be fair and humane.
#PVCFootball
Date: 2019
Partner: Open Society Foundation
Through #PVCFootball, we combined Nigeria’s love for football with the urgent need for voter participation. In partnership with the Open Society Foundation, TAP Initiative hosted a historic match in Lagos between the 1994 and 2013 AFCON-winning teams. The entry ticket? A Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC).
The campaign ignited nationwide excitement — motivating thousands of Nigerians to register, collect their PVCs, and prepare to vote in the 2019 general elections. Viewing centers were also established across all six geopolitical zones, creating spaces for civic education, peaceful participation, and discouraging vote buying and election violence.
COVID-19 Food Drive
Date: 2020
Partner: UPS Foundation
During the nationwide lockdown, the #COVID19FoodDrive project brought relief to families struggling to survive. In partnership with the UPS Foundation and other compassionate Nigerians, we launched a food bank that provided raw food supplies to 1,500 households across Abuja and Nasarawa.
Each household averaged six members — reaching an estimated 9,000 lives. The initiative reminded us that even in times of crisis, empathy and unity can overcome hardship.
Training for Lawyers and Journalists
Date: 2020
Partners: Global Rights, OSJI
In an era where the civic space faces increasing pressure, we brought together lawyers and journalists for an in-depth workshop focused on responsible reporting and legal awareness.
The training explored defamation laws, media ethics, and the role of professionals in defending free expression. Participants gained practical insights on how to promote truth, accountability, and compliance with Nigerian laws while maintaining journalistic freedom.
Civil Society Consortium in Defense of Civic Space
Date: 2021
Partner: Heinrich Böll Stiftung
With the growing threats to freedom of speech, association, and assembly, TAP Initiative joined forces with Heinrich Böll Stiftung to form the Civil Society Consortium in Defense of Civic Space. The consortium brought together a diverse coalition of voices — civil society leaders, religious figures, community advocates, legal practitioners, journalists, women’s rights activists, and persons with disabilities — all united to safeguard civic freedoms. Together, they provide support and representation for victims of human rights violations and amplify advocacy for an open, democratic Nigeria.
Corruption Victimization Survey in Primary Health Care Facilities (FCT)
Date: 2021
Partner: Dataphyte
In collaboration with Dataphyte, TAP Initiative conducted a detailed survey of 30 primary healthcare centers across the FCT to assess corruption and service delivery.
The study revealed key challenges — including informal payments, weak accountability, and infrastructure gaps. Findings were presented to the FCT Primary Health Care Board to prompt immediate action and improve transparency in healthcare delivery.
CAMA – State of Civic Space in Nigeria
Date: 2022
Partners: Global Rights, OSJI
Through a dedicated radio talk series on Nigeria Info FM, this project created nationwide awareness about the impact of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) on civil society operations in Nigeria.
We hosted experts from civil society, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and activist groups to discuss laws and policies affecting civic freedoms — helping citizens understand how these legal frameworks influence their rights and advocacy work.
Judicial Accountability – Restoring Public Trust in Nigeria’s Legal System
Date: March 2024
Partner: Open Society Foundation
The Judicial Accountability Project examined the critical role of the judiciary in strengthening democracy and rebuilding public trust.
Through roundtable discussions with legal professionals, judges, and civic actors, we emphasized the need for transparency, integrity, and accountability within the judicial system.
The project reinforced that the judiciary must not only uphold justice — it must also be seen to do so.
Civil Society Consortium on Judicial Accountability
Date: April 2024
Partner: Open Society Foundation (OSF)
TAP Initiative convened a Civil Society Consortium of activists and legal advocates calling for an independent investigation into allegations of nepotism and favoritism within Nigeria’s judiciary.
The initiative sought to strengthen judicial independence and foster a culture where the justice system is truly impartial and credible.
Judicial Accountability – Agenda Setting for the Incoming Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN)
Date: April 2024
Partners: Open Society Foundation (OSF) & NULAI
Ahead of the appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria, TAP Initiative organized an agenda-setting meeting that brought together lawyers, civil society organizations, and activists to discuss urgent reforms.
The dialogue focused on practical steps to rebuild confidence in the judiciary and outline key priorities for the incoming CJN — ensuring that leadership transition reflects transparency and justice for all.
Post-Protest Dialogue – Town Hall Meeting on the 10-Day Protest Against Bad Governance
Date: August 2024
Partner: News Central
Following nationwide protests against bad governance, TAP Initiative, in partnership with News Central, hosted a town hall meeting that brought together government representatives, protesters, journalists, and civil society groups.
The discussion focused on understanding citizens’ grievances, preventing violence in future demonstrations, and finding sustainable solutions to civic unrest.
The dialogue became a model for peaceful engagement and democratic problem-solving.
Digital Rights Training
Date: Ongoing
Partners: –
As digital spaces become central to civic participation, TAP Initiative organized specialized Digital Rights Training for journalists, activists, and advocacy groups.
The program focused on responsible online engagement, understanding digital laws, combating misinformation, and promoting ethical use of social media.
Participants learned how to protect their rights while contributing to a safer and more informed online community.
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Join us in sustaining the momentum — together, we can amplify impact and reach more citizens nationwide.
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