By Rabiu A Ali, Dutse: Thurs, Aug 22, 2024
In a significant move towards strengthening transparency and accountability in governance, the Connected Development (CODE) has launched the “Deepening and Institutionalising Accountability, Social Inclusion Systems, and Processes to Promote Resilience and Sustainability in Governance across Nigeria” project, also known as #ProjectTrust.
Funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, #ProjectTrust aims to promote transparency and accountability in governance by building the capacity of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to effectively deliver impactful services and projects to constituents.
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The state CODE project coordinator Adamu Suleiman said the project has already made significant progress, with the successful onboarding and training of Community of Practice (CoP) members from six states – Kwara, Anambra, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Yobe, and Osun. These CoP members have been tasked with championing social accountability and promoting the institutionalization of proven systems developed by Connected Development (CODE) in Kaduna state.
To further reinforce this effort, Suleiman rated that a capacity building workshop on data management, monitoring and evaluation, inclusive budgeting, social accountability, and citizen participation is scheduled to hold from August 20-22, 2024. He said the workshop will equip MDAs with the necessary skills to effectively deliver impactful services and projects to constituents, promote social accountability, and ensure transparency in the implementation of community projects.
According to him, “this initiative demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its institutions and promoting good governance. By promoting transparency and accountability, #ProjectTrust aims to build trust between citizens and government, and ensure that government services are delivered efficiently and effectively”.
Facilitator of the training Hashim H. Hashim said the project’s focus on social accountability and citizen participation also ensures that the needs and perspectives of citizens are taken into account in governance, promoting inclusive and responsive governance.
According to Hashim, “overall, #ProjectTrust represents a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in governance in Nigeria, and has the potential to make a lasting impact on the country’s governance landscape”.
One of the participants, Yusuf Hakimi, director planning primary health care development agency Jigawa state, commended the project CODE for their initiative and support towards ensuring that MDAs a fully equipped with project tracking, transparency and accountability in governance.
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