NOIPolls strengthens strategic ties with Afrobarometer

On 30th June 2025, NOIPolls, the National Partner for Afrobarometer in Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, the newly elected Chair of the Afrobarometer Board, at her chamber in Lagos.

NOIPolls CEO, Dr Chike Nwangwu, with the newly elected chair of Afrobarometer, Mrs Amina Oyagbola

The delegation was led by Dr. Chike Nwangwu, Chief Executive Officer of NOIPolls.

The meeting focused on deepening the impact of Afrobarometer and NOIPolls in Nigeria, highlighting the numerous opportunities for engagement with various sectors on Afrobarometer data, particularly within the private sector.

NOIPolls social research lead, Raphael Mbaegbu, CEO, Dr Chike Nwangwu, Afrobarometer chair, Mrs Amina Oyagbola, head of corporate communications Nelly Ohuche, and director of research Peter Oshaji

Discussing NOIPolls' experience as Afrobarometer’s national partner, Mrs. Oyagbola graciously offered her insights on leveraging connections across key sectors—including government, private organizations, media, and civil society — to increase visibility for Afrobarometer activities in Nigeria. She also emphasized the importance of not only disseminating data but also shaping narratives through strategic communication with media outlets and key stakeholders.

NOIPolls team presenting findings of a survey on democracy at a courtesy visit on Afrobarometer new chair Amina Oyagbola

The team presented selected findings on democracy and gender, which demonstrated the depth and utility of Afrobarometer data.

It was agreed that greater efforts should be made to promote public access to this data through the Afrobarometer website, particularly for academic research and policy development.

NOIPolls team presenting findings of a survey on democracy at a courtesy visit on Afrobarometer new chair Amina Oyagbola

Overall, the meeting was highly engaging and productive.