By Yusuf Bukar Biriri, Damaturu
The importance of social inclusion systems and processes in promoting resilience and accountability in governance across Nigeria was emphasized at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State. The meeting, organized by Connected Development (CODE), was held at Olive Petals on Thursday, April 2024.
According to Mr. Nankpak Cirfat, PRO to the CEO of CODE, the Project Trust, funded by the MacArthur Foundation, aims to build a community of practice in six states: Bayelsa, Kwara, Anambra, Jigawa, Osun, and Yobe. The project brings together over 24 communities of practice members to leverage their work and activate members in their respective states to lead the implementation of accountability systems.
Mr. Nankpak called on the governments of the six participating states to establish mechanisms for people living with disabilities to access government projects and be involved in annual budgets. He also emphasized the need for media organizations to create awareness through sensitization to keep citizens informed about government policies and programs.
The Chief Operating Officer of the Project, Muhammad Bukar Kime, urged the Community of Practice (COPs) members to focus on three critical sectors: healthcare delivery, portable water, and qualitative education for sustainable development. He also highlighted the importance of understanding the Disability Act in the project.
Participants commended the project trust, Follow the Money, and Connected Development (CODE) for organizing the engagement meeting and assured their maximum support to achieve the set objectives.
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The engagement meeting is part of an ongoing effort to build trust between the government and community members across the six geopolitical zones of the country.”
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