OrderPaper is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all its operations. As Nigeria’s foremost independent Parliamentary Monitoring Organization (PMO) and policy think-thank, OrderPaper integrates robust governance frameworks and policies to guide its decision-making, stakeholder engagements, and operational efficiency.

Governance Structure

OrderPaper operates with a well-defined governance structure that ensures strategic oversight, compliance, and operational excellence. The governance framework includes:

• Board of Directors/Advisory Council: Provides strategic direction, oversight, and policy guidance to ensure the organisation aligns with its mission and vision.
• Executive Leadership: Led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this team drives initiation, implementation, innovation, and sustainability of OrderPaper’s programmes, projects, products, and services.

• Operational Teams: Comprising experts in legislative monitoring & reporting, policy analysis, data analysis, and technology integration, ensuring efficient execution of projects and initiatives.

Ethical and Compliance Policies

OrderPaper adheres to strict ethical and compliance policies to maintain integrity in its work. These include:

• Code of Conduct: All staff, partners, and stakeholders are expected to uphold ethical standards in reporting, advocacy, and policy engagement.
• Anti-Corruption Policy: A zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, and undue influence in legislative and policy engagements.

• Conflict of Interest Policy: Clear guidelines to prevent bias and ensure objectivity in legislative monitoring and stakeholder interactions.
• Data Protection and Privacy Policy: Ensures responsible handling of data in line with global best practices and Nigeria’s data protection regulations.
• Financial Accountability Policy: OrderPaper maintains a high level of financial accountability to ensure responsible use of funds. Regular financial audits are conducted to ensure transparency and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
• Transparency and Accountability Policy: OrderPaper upholds transparency in all activities and ensures that its operations are subject to public scrutiny and review.

• Fair Reporting and Editorial Independence Policy: Ensures that all stories, reports, publications, and research materials are unbiased, factual, and independent of external influence.
• Whistleblower Protection Policy: Encourages employees and the public to report unethical practices, ensuring that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and anonymity is maintained.
• Procurement Policy: OrderPaper ensures a transparent, fair, and competitive procurement process. All purchases must follow ethical sourcing and legal guidelines to prevent favoritism and fraud.
• Sustainability Policy: Promotes environmentally responsible practices such as reducing waste, recycling, and energy conservation. Sustainability efforts also include digital transformation to minimise environmental impact.
• Employment Policy: OrderPaper is committed to fair recruitment, equal opportunity, and a safe work environment. Employees receive support for career growth, well-being, and professional development.

• Gender and Diversity Policy: OrderPaper values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, race, or background. Inclusive policies promote gender balance, parental leave, and leadership opportunities for women.
• Sexual Harassment Policy: OrderPaper maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment against staff, vendors and stakeholders who relate with us. We ensure that the workplace and all our operational spaces are safe for all to thrive optimally.

For more details about our corporate governance policies or concerns with compliance, please email us: corporategovernance@orderpaper.ng. Concerns may be shared anonymously and will be treated with confidence.