In January 2013, a group of Nigerians met in Atlanta, Georgia and resolved to make a tangible and lasting contributions to the functioning of the Nigerian society with emphasis on democratic governance, accountability, and empowerment of the civil society.

WHEREAS it is in the global interest that democracy and good governance is promoted and sustained in every human society and more so now in developing countries and in Africa in particular;

WHEREAS by its giant population size, natural resources, strategic geographic location and influence in the sub-Sahara African region, Nigeria should not only be a stable democracy but also a model of democracy, good governance and the rule of law for other African countries;

WHEREAS the success of Nigeria as a peaceful and stable democratic society would benefit the global community at large and Africa in particular;

WHEREAS corruption, unchecked self-interest and the rule of persons rather than the rule of law are the norm in Nigeria amplified by polarizing undemocratic forces along tribal and religious cleavages, and gravely undermine a peaceful and stable democratic Nigerian society;

AND acknowledging that God’s intervention is needed to create and sustain a stable democratic society and institutions of government with the principles of freedom and good governance deeply entrenched;

AND FURTHER acknowledging that God works through people, and can use God-fearing Nigerians, friends and promoters of democracy, to bring about a peaceful, stable and enduring democracy in Nigeria with far-reaching positive impact on the African continent;

WE, as an organization, commit to the cause of promoting and sustaining a peaceful and stable democracy in Nigeria and, by extension, in Africa; and to fighting the vices of corruption, unchecked self-interest and the rule of persons inimical to this cause; and we establish the following:

The New Nigerian Democracy (herein, the NND) is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

In pursuit of its educational exempt purpose, the NND shall seek to accomplish the following objectives:

(a) Educate the civil society on the principles and values of democracy and to empower the people to harness democratic freedoms as a vehicle for making the most of their own lives, and promoting a government and the institutions of government that are accountable and responsive to the needs of the society.

(b) Promote learning in civic responsibilities, governance, and human rights; and promote participation in the democratic process in Africa as a way of perpetuating the principles of democracy, freedom and good governance from one generation to another.

(c) Educate and empower the civil society to fight corruption and the rule of persons and other vices that stand in the way of the common good of the society.

(d) Pursue and promote measures that create the political, social and economic environment for expanding and growing the middle class and lifting the masses out of poverty.

(e) Model personal and collective integrity, responsibility, accountability and project processes and outcomes that make desirable measurable difference in the daily living of the masses.

(f) Contribute to creating, enabling and sustaining a functioning Nigeria by learning and applying proven good governance and system best practices that have worked and continue to work in other well- ordered democratic societies.

(g) Network with organizations that share our missions and values to amplify the impact of our efforts and outcomes.