NGO Calls on Kwara Residents to Work with Lawmakers for Community Progress
News report from News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) stated that a non-governmental organisation Connected Development (CODE), has urged residents of Badari Ward in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State to actively engage their lawmakers for the sake of community development.
During a programme titled "Voice of Change" held on Saturday in Ilorin, CODE representative Kehinde Akinsola enlightened community members on their rights and duties as citizens, emphasizing the importance of making informed requests to their lawmakers. The programme used an open parley platform to help participants better understand the roles and limitations of lawmakers.
The guest speaker and Head of Political Science Department, University of Ilorin, Dr Adebola Bakare, emphasised the need to outline legislative functions and citizens' powers.
He stressed that citizens should know their responsibilities towards their representatives.
Mr Bakare stated, “We must educate citizens on lawmakers' roles, lawmaking, oversight, representation and budgeting, and how these relate to them. Citizens must understand their responsibilities towards their representatives and not rely solely on them for personal problems.''
Mr Bakare advised citizens to think creatively about generating income and not depend on politicians.
“In today's globalised world, it's essential to diversify income streams,” he said.
The President of Badari Ward Progressive Association, Sulaiman Ahmed, urged lawmakers to conduct needs assessments in the community before implementing projects.
Also, the Publicity Secretary of the Association, Abdulfatai Ayo, charged community members to take ownership of government projects.
Eighty-one community members participated in the enlightenment programme.
The programme is being held across six states in the six geopolitical zones and is organised by CODE with support from Magamba Africa.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Awwal Jawondo New Model Police Station Kamoru Kadiri Alfa Belgore Bola Sagaya Ajasse-Ipo Ilorin West Gbenga Awoyale Tunde Saad Okin High School Lafia Aliyu Korasabi Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists IDPU Yusuf Abdulkadir Kwara Pdp Alfa Modibo Belgore KWATMA Presidential Election Isiaka Yusuf Olukotun Of Ikotun The Herald Ibrahim Agboola Gambari REO CAKES Saidu Kawu Yakubu Shaaba Aishat Sulu-Gambari Taofeek Sanusi Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development Just Event Online Haliru Dantoro Omar Gambari Dagbalodo NAWOJ Baba Idris SSUCOEN Kupchi Hosea Maxwell Oke-Odo Makama Of Ilorin Ibrahim Gambari Ilorin General Hospital Okoolowo Magaji Nda Suwa-Arabs Bello John Olanrewaju Yusuf Lanre Badmus Kwara Politics Olayinka Olaogun Abdulazeez Arowona Economic And Financial Crimes Commission Fatai Olodo IYA YUSUF Funmilayo Oniwa Bahago Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye Jare Olatundun Shao Bluenile Associates Ilorin Airport Sobi Hill Abubakar Baba Sulaiman HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity Balogun Ajikobi Saduki Lafiagi Borgu Olatomiwa Williams Valsolar Mamatu Abdullahi Kwarareports.com Abdulmajeed Abdullahi Okin Group Lithium Split Diamond Interchange Amuda Aluko Femi Gbajabiamila Mutawali Of Ilorin Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah Sulu Babaita Isiaka

