INspiration CARE And Development Center

21/05/2026

True and lasting change begins with people. If we are committed to building communities and nations where citizens can truly thrive, then our priority must be investing in people’s capacity for transformation and leadership.

No country can achieve sustainable growth without developing its people. Empowered citizens are the foundation of accountability, innovation, and progress.

The Fiscal Transparency Champions Training is part of our commitment to strengthening grassroots participation, empowering citizens to collaborate effectively, demand accountability, and promote transparent and inclusive governance. Together, we are building the Nigeria we want.

20/05/2026

As part of activities marking this year’s Open Government Partnership Week, Inspiration Care and Development Center Africa successfully hosted a one-day Capacity Building Workshop for LG Fiscal Transparency Champions working across the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State.

The workshop focused on strengthening the capacity of youth champions to promote accountability, citizen participation, fiscal transparency, and inclusive governance at the grassroots level.

We remain committed to deepening our efforts and empowering more young people with the confidence, knowledge, and tools needed to advance transparent and inclusive governance across Nigeria.

We sincerely appreciate our partner, Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), for supporting this impactful initiative. Naijayouthfund

Beta Government — Building the Nigeria We Want.

20/05/2026

Young people remain at the forefront of the movement for transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance across Nigeria.

Join us for a timely conversation bringing together civic leaders, governance advocates, and youth development actors to explore how youth-led action can strengthen democratic participation, promote open governance, and drive meaningful reforms within our communities and institutions.

This X Space will provide an opportunity to share insights, experiences, and practical solutions for advancing accountability and citizen engagement in governance processes.

Friday, 22nd May 2026
7:00 PM (WAT)
X Spaces —

Together, we can continue building a culture of openness, participation, and accountability for a more inclusive Nigeria.

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19/05/2026

OGP Week 2026
Theme: Advancing Open, Inclusive, and Accountable Governance

This week on BETA Government Radio, as part of the activities organized by Inspiration Care and Development Center Africa to commemorate OGP Week 2026, we will host a special edition focused on this year’s global theme and how citizens can actively support open, inclusive, and accountable governance in Ekiti State.

As the first state in South Western Nigeria to join the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative, Ekiti State has continued to make significant strides in promoting transparency, citizen participation, accountability, and public sector reforms. During this special session, we will examine some of the achievements recorded under Ekiti State’s Action Plans, particularly across the five thematic focus areas of State Action Plan II.

Guest Speaker: Lawrence Riches, Executive Director of Inspiration Care and Development Center Africa and Member of the Ekiti State OGP Steering Committee.

Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Station: Midas Radio 91.5FM, Ado Ekiti

You can also listen live via Facebook on the Midas Radio 91.5FM page.
www.facebook.com/midasradio905

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19/05/2026

19/05/2026

AYLEC YOUTH SPOTLIGHTS
FARMER MAYOWA EKUDAYO LAWRENCE
NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Mayowa Ekudayo Lawrence, widely known as Farmer Lawrence, is an award-winning Nigerian agripreneur, economist, and community development advocate from Ekiti State. He is passionate about transforming agriculture through innovation, youth inclusion, and sustainable food systems.

He holds a background in Economics and Agribusiness Management, with advanced training in Agribusiness from Rome Business School. Before fully transitioning into agribusiness development, he built over 8 years of professional experience at MTN Nigeria, where he worked in branch operations, customer relations, and technical support.

Farmer Lawrence is the Founder of Raise A Farmer Initiative (RAFI), a social enterprise focused on training smallholder farmers, establishing demonstration farms, and creating strong market linkages that improve farmers’ income and productivity. Through RAFI, he has supported vegetable clusters and rural farming communities across Ekiti State.

He is also the Co-Founder and COO of PostAgvest Solutions Ltd, an agritech company leveraging digital systems to improve agricultural investment, trade, and supply chain efficiency. In addition, he has worked with the 2SCALE agribusiness programme as a Business Support Services Coordinator, supporting vegetable value chain partnerships across Southern Nigeria.

Farmer Lawrence is committed to building sustainable agricultural ecosystems that empower farmers and strengthen food security in Africa.

He is an alumnus of AYLEC Kigali, Rwanda 2022.

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15/05/2026

Today, the Door-to-Door Community Mobilization Campaign in Ijero continued its outreach to the community of Ijero. The team from Inspiration Care and Development Center was warmly received by the community chiefs and later engaged with the elders, who expressed their support for the mobilization exercise.

Following the engagement, the team moved through the streets of the community, creating awareness and encouraging residents to come out and vote in the forthcoming election. The exercise recorded an impressive turnout, and the team looks forward to continuing the mobilization campaign tomorrow.

13/05/2026

As political activities continue to gain momentum across Nigeria, various political parties are currently conducting screening and clearance exercises for candidates seeking elective positions at both the state and federal levels. These processes are critical in shaping the nation’s democratic future, but an important question remains: How inclusive are these opportunities for women?

Despite years of advocacy for gender equality and increased women representation in governance, many women still face significant barriers in politics ranging from limited access to party structures and political funding, to intimidation, discrimination, and deliberate exclusion from decision-making spaces. While some political parties publicly promote women inclusion, concerns persist over whether women are truly being supported by their male counterparts or if their opportunities are still being undermined and taken away.

This week on BETA Government on Radio, we will take a critical look at the realities of women’s political participation in Nigeria. We will explore the challenges women face within political systems, the level of support available to female aspirants, the role of political parties in advancing gender inclusion, and why increasing women representation is essential for national development and democratic growth.

Join us as we discuss:

“Women Voices Matter: Supporting Women Political Participation in Nigeria.”

Guest: Dunni Riches, Gender Advocate and Founder Ekiti Women Arise

This program is proudly brought to you by Inspiration Care and Development Center (ICDC) with the support of the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF). Naijayouthfund

Live on Midas Radio 91.5FM
https://radio.garden/listen/midas-radio-90-5-fm/1yC4il9P

08/05/2026

Two days ago, on May 6th, we had the privilege of featuring Mr. Blessing Tunde Dada

Fiscal Transparency Champion and Senatorial Coordinator, on this week’s episode of the BETA GOVERNMENT RADIO PODCAST.

The discussion focused on the theme: “Youth+: The Role of Youths in Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Governance.”

The conversation highlighted the importance of active youth participation in governance through civic engagement, fiscal transparency, budget tracking, digital accountability tools, and community involvement.

Drawing from his experience under the BETA GOVERNMENT Project and as a Chevening Scholar, he shared valuable insights on:
• Why accountability should matter to every young person
• The need for continuous civic engagement beyond elections
• Using digital platforms responsibly for advocacy
• Making government information more accessible
• Encouraging youths to see themselves as key stakeholders in governance

One key message stood out:
The future of governance in Nigeria depends greatly on how informed, engaged, and intentional young people become today.

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EvTgJ2Hcp/

Special appreciation to our partner the Nigeria Youth Futures Funds NYFF Naijayouthfund

05/05/2026

This week’s episode of BETA GOVERNMENT ON RADIO

theme: Youth+: The Role of Youths in Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Governance.

With a growing population of vibrant and informed youths across Nigeria and Africa, this edition will explore how young people can move beyond passive participation to become active drivers of good governance. Key areas of discussion will include civic engagement, the use of digital tools for accountability, community advocacy, and the importance of youth-led initiatives in combating corruption and promoting transparency.

Our guest the show this week, Dada Blessing, a Youth and Educational Development Advocate, who will share practical insights, real-life experiences, and actionable strategies for empowering young people to influence governance processes meaningfully.

Join us on Midas Radio 91.5FM
Wednesday, 6th May 2026,
Time: 2:00 -3:00 PM,

Kindly click:
https://radio.garden/listen/midas-radio-90-5-fm/1yC4il9P

This is program is brought to you by Inspiration Care and Development Center Africa ( ICDCA) with the support from Nigeria Youth Futures Fund NYFF Naijayouthfund