By Ikenna Osuoha An interest group, Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), has commended Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for putting the state on the path of progress. Convener of the group, Dr Johnson Adewumi, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, commended the governor’s remarkable achievements in the areas ofContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for increased commitment and action from Nigerian women towards inclusive governance, economic participation, and national development. She made the call at a One-Day Women’s Town Hall Meeting and Citizens Engagement on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking underContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over time, trust deficit has been an issue bothering the intentions of the government in Nigeria and eroding public confidence. A government, private or corporate body needs public trust to get the buy-in for its various programmes and policies aimedContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu An NGO, Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), has called for digitalisation of procurement processes to enhance accountability and transparency in procurement governance. The PPDC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Lucy Abagi, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, at the presentation of the PPDC 2024-2028 Strategy Document,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged state governors to adopt a citizen-centric approach to governance. This is contained in a statement issued by Buhari’s former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday. Shehu quoted the former president as giving theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Prof. Bayo Adaralegbe, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Ibadan, has urged secretaries and administrators to take advantage of the opportunities for governance professionals in the country. Adaralegbe made the call on Saturday in Lagos via a communique from a summit of the Institute of Chartered SecretariesContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr Oracle Nwala, says Nigeria needs a disruptive strategy to achieve its governance and development goals for the benefits of all citizens. Nwala stated this at the official unveiling of his book entitled, “Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists”, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has urged states yet to domesticate the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to do so in order to ensure transparency in governance. The Executive Director of CTA, Ms Faith Nwadishi, made the call at the meeting/project launch of “The Strengthening AccountabilityContinue Reading
