Patron / Grand Patron
Optional ceremonial or advisory role · pending formal approval
Organisation & governanceOne network.
One network.
Connected offices.
Defined offices, specialist teams and reporting lines — from national coordination to community participation.
06Geopolitical zones
36 + FCTStates & federal capital
12Specialist directorates
01 / National organogram
How the network is organised
The proposed hierarchy connects national governance, executive coordination and the grassroots network. Each office should have one primary reporting line.
Proposed organisational frameworkSubject to formal approval
Governance or Advisory Body
Board of Trustees only if legally constituted; otherwise Board of Advisers
National leadership
Appointment pendingNational Coordinator
Vacant — pending formal approval
National Executive Council
Executive coordination and approved resolutions
National Secretariat
Administration · Records · Correspondence
Specialist Directorates
Programmes · Support Groups · Communications
Standing Committees
Defined mandates · documented outputs
Nationwide coordination
National direction connects to regional and local coordination.
- 01
Six Zonal Coordinators
Regional coordination and support
- 02
State Coordinators
36 states + FCT · State administration and chapter coordination
- 03
LGA / Area Council Coordinators
Local coordination and reporting
- 04
Ward Coordinators
Ward-level administration and engagement
- 05
Community Representatives & Volunteers
Approved community activity and feedback
Appointments, delegated authority and the final structure take effect only after approval through the network’s authorized procedures.
Organisation & governance
Specialist directorates
Defined mandates. Coordinated teams. Accountable delivery.
01
Administration
Officeholder records, correspondence, onboarding, policies, filing and administrative reporting.
02
Mobilization & Community Engagement
Approved community activities, local coordination, participation records and peaceful engagement.
03
Support Groups
Affiliation records, representative verification, joint activities and administrative dispute routing.
04
Women Affairs
Inclusive participation, capacity-building and support for women's leadership opportunities.
05
Youth Affairs
Youth-focused programmes, civic education, leadership development and volunteer orientation.
06
Stakeholder Relations
Authorized meetings, stakeholder records, follow-up actions and approved commitments.
07
Research & Policy
Evidence-based briefing notes, policy discussions and fact-checked public information.
08
Media & Publicity
Approved announcements, media materials, communication calendar and correction of errors.
09
Digital Communications & IT
Secure channels, authorized system access, backups and responsible information handling.
10
Legal Affairs & Compliance
Policy review, compliance tracking, appointment documentation and escalation of legal issues.
11
Logistics & Events
Event plans, venue and equipment coordination, quotations, receipts and post-event reporting.
12
Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance
Practical indicators, report tracking, chapter reviews and recommendations for improvement.
Each directorate should have a written mandate, a designated director, an approved work plan and a defined reporting schedule.
03 / Nationwide operationsNational direction.
National direction.
Local delivery.
Every level works within its approved responsibilities and submits reports through its designated supervisor.
One network.
Five operating levels.
A consistent approach to coordination, documentation and community feedback.
Explore state chapters- 01
National
Governance, policy, coordination and oversight
- 02
Zonal
Regional coordination across six geopolitical zones
- 03
State / FCT
State plans, chapter support and consolidated reports
- 04
LGA / Ward
Local activity coordination and documentation
- 05
Community
Approved activities, volunteer support and feedback
04 / Governance in practiceClear, recorded
Clear, recorded
and verifiable.
A consistent process reduces overlapping responsibilities and protects the network from unauthorized representation.
Appointment workflow
From recommendation to induction
- 1
Nomination or recommendation
Record the proposed office, candidate details and recommending authority.
- 2
Review and approval
Confirm eligibility, role scope and approval by the competent authority.
- 3
Issue appointment documents
Assign a reference number and issue the approved appointment letter and terms.
- 4
Acceptance and induction
Obtain signed acceptance, explain reporting lines and record the appointment centrally.
Reporting & accountability
Standards for every office
- A
Activity reporting
Submit concise reports covering activities, outcomes, attendance where appropriate and next steps.
- B
Financial documentation
Use approved budgets, receipts and supporting documents. Separate transaction approval from reconciliation.
- C
Performance review
Review deliverables, reporting timeliness, conduct and compliance against the approved role description.
- D
Corrective action
Document concerns and allow a fair, authorized review before disciplinary decisions.