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Despite billions of naira allocated to Osun State’s 30 local government areas in Nigeria, essential services remain poor.
@DevReporting investigates how a prolonged dispute over council leadership affects public finances, governance and service delivery. twp.ai/4hxvWS
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Despite billions of naira allocated to Osun State’s 30 local government areas in Nigeria, essential services remain poor.
@DevReporting investigates how a prolonged dispute over council leadership affects public finances, governance and service delivery. twp.ai/4hxvWS
The ₦238.4 Billion Question: Tracing Osun’s missing LG funds
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Happy birthday to our ever-dependable Admin & Finance Manager, @AzlatBayo
A man of many ideas, infectious humour and a genuinely kind heart, you bring creativity, warmth and positive energy to the @DevReporting team.
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At the LG Billions in the Dark screening, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, examined the link between Nigeria’s electoral system and the challenges facing local governance, urging citizens to demand accountability from those entrusted with public resources.
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Development policies only make a difference when they translate into action.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, speaks on the need for local governments to turn development policies into practical outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Public spending should benefit the people. Comfort Idika-Ogunye placed that responsibility at the centre of her panel contribution following @DevReporting’s #LGBillionsInTheDark. What visible benefit has council spending brought to your community?
#LocalGovernance
While giving the vote of thanks, @DevReporting’s Christiana Alabi-Akande described the shared effort accountability requires: institutions willing to answer, citizens willing to ask and partners willing to support.
Where does that process need strengthening in your community?
Transparency can make governing easier, Joshua Osiyemi argued, by giving residents access to information they would otherwise have to request. He urged councils to make public documents accessible.
#LocalGovernance #LGBillionsInTheDark
@BudgITng @TrackaNG
A budget should guide public scrutiny, yet getting a copy can be a struggle. Tracka Head Joshua Osiyemi highlighted barriers to accessing council budgets during the panel following @DevReporting’s #LGBillionsInTheDark.
#LocalGovernance
@BudgITng @TrackaNG
Development policies only make a difference when they translate into action.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, speaks on the need for local governments to turn development policies into practical outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Do you know where your council office is and who leads it? #VeraAmaechi, lecturer at @UnilagNigeria, highlighted gaps in residents’ knowledge of local government while discussing why public awareness matters for accountability at @DevReporting’s screening of #LGBillionsInTheDark
Who should judge a council’s performance? Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman Moyosore Adebanjo pointed to the community itself while discussing stakeholder engagement and council budgeting.
#LocalGovernance #LGBillionsInTheDark
At @DevReporting’s screening of #LGBillionsInTheDark, Wale Adedayo described the gap between citizens’ basic needs and the funds available to meet them. His account brought the autonomy debate back to roads, water, schools and health centres.
#LocalGovernance
Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: The gathering threat of political violence and the cost of democratic silence
By @AdejumoKabir2 and @DrOlaBello
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Education key to breaking poverty cycle in African suburban communities – Ogundipe
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@DevReporting appoints @UNILAG VC Foundation’s advisory board chair, @samson_ademola as executive director
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Have you seen your council’s budget?
Femi Falana urged Nigerians to scrutinise spending plans across all levels of government.
Knowing what was budgeted is a starting point for asking what was delivered.
#LocalGovernance #LGBillionsInTheDark
@HEDAgenda @SERAPNigeria
Local governance is a question of human dignity. At @DevReporting’s screening of #LGBillionsInTheDark, UNILAG VC Prof. Folasade Ogunsola linked the work of councils to the dignity of the people they serve.
#LocalGovernance #LGBillionsInTheDark
