POLICY ALERT

2025 Budget: #CrossRiverState proposes N498bn, a N60.12bn increase from 2024. 65.9% for capital projects, 34.1% for recurrent. But 2024 performance shows a different story: recurrent expenditure leads with 49.9%, capital lags at 21%. Will 2025 be different? #FiscalResponsibility

📢 Policy Alert at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly! We presented our memo on 3 key 2025 Bills: Revenue Service, Betting/Lottery, & Taxes/Levies. While we back modernization, we REJECTED the Taxes & Levies Bill for being anti-people & exorbitant. 🚫 Read more 👇

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Methane emissions in the Niger Delta are a silent health crisis, driving respiratory disease & toxic environmental loss. Recently, Policy Alert joined CJID & NRGI to co-host a documentary screening on the human cost of gas flaring & venting. To watch see link in the comments

We are exploring Pathways to Strengthening Advocacy for Women’s Inclusion in HCDT Leadership. Our guest, Ediongsenyene Ndunobong, will share insights on how women can represent better in the leadership of Host Community Development Trusts. 📻 XL 106.9 FM 🕖: 7:30 PM 📅 TODAY!

Hello Citizens, Effective community governance requires inclusive participation. Tonight, on Episode 16 of the #WetinWomenGain Radio Show, Our Director of Programmes, Koko Udo PhD, will be discussing women’s self-organizing as key to improving Host Community Development Trust.

Hello Citizens, We are interrogating if Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) are doing enough for women? Join our Energy & Climate Lead, Edidiong Dickson today's episode of #WetinWomenGain TONIGHT! Time: 7:30 PM on Xl1069.fm #AGILEProject @CanHCNigeria

Its 365/365 days 🥳🎊🎉🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆 2025, a landmark year and we are thankful you were a part of our journey. #December31 #NewYearsEve2025 #365dayschallenge

Women aren't just participants; they are the engines of accountability! Join #TalkingLocalGovernment Ep. 3 (Ibibio) with Edidiong Enang to discuss female-led transparency in local govt. 🎙 Tangsio 102.7 FM tangsioradio.com ⏰ 5:30PM Today #DevelopmentNow #AkwaIbom #NYFF

Last week, We were deeply honoured to have received Maude Olivier, Program Manager for the Canadian Fund for Initiatives @CanHCNigeria, for a vital monitoring and observation visit. The visit was a review of the CFLI-supported AGILE Project implemented by us. #AGILEProject

On #HumanRightsDay, we honor the UDHR. This year's theme, "Our Everyday Essentials," reminds us that rights to life, dignity, and safety are the foundation of our daily lives. We encourage everyone to uphold these universal rights for everyone,everywhere. #StandUp4HumanRights

We lead another transformative training for youth across 10 LGAs! in AKS🎉 Young people gained insights on budget literacy, civic engagement, & local government duties to promote accountability & transparency for #improvedservicedelivery #TalkingLocalGovernment @ng_youthfund

Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. Corruption steals opportunities and slows development. Every honest action, accountability and transparency helps builds the just future we want! #IACD25 #AntiCorruptionDay #Integrity #ZeroCorruption

Recently we met with Uyo LGA Chairperson, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, to advance open budgeting and improved service delivery. Dr. Udo, as Akwa Ibom ALGON Chair, signed a pact to prioritize community needs and encourage other LGA Chairpersons to. #TalkLocalGovernment @ng_youthfund

Tune in TONIGHT @ 7:30PM on Xl106.9 FM! We'll discuss "How Host Communities Can Challenge Gender Bias in HCDT Processes" with Barr Martins Asukpa. Learn legal & community strategies for gender equality in development. #wetinwomengain #AGILEProject #Iinclusivehcdts @CanHCNigeria

Join us for the latest episode of our #wetinwomengain on 91.7 Wave FM, Portharcourt by 12:30pm,Today! Uzoma Kelechi, member of the State Working Group(SWAG), Rivers State shares how SWAG will advance women's voices & mobilization for an #inclusiveHCDT governance @CanHCNigeria

Today we join the world to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of persons with disabilities. At Policy Alert we remain committed to "fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress." #DisabilityInclusion #LeaveNoOneBehind #IDPD2025

Join Mbetobong John on #WetinWomenGain Radio Show today, 01st Dec. 2025, at 07:00 PM on XL 106.9 FM! We'll discuss empowering SWAG and grassroots women to influence HCDT governance for inclusive, community-led decisions. #AGILEProject #inclusivehcdts @CanHCNigeria

Tune into our #WetinWomenGain Radio Show! 12:30 PM – don't miss the deep dive on Wave 91.7 FM PH as Erabanabari Theophilus @EcoWomenConnect leads a deep dive From Tokenism to True Participation #inclusivehcdts #AGILEProject #GenderEquality #HCDT

Join us for Episode 2 of #TalkingLocalGovernment with Mr. Oto-Obong Robert! We're exploring how Quarterly Townhalls boost accountability in Akwa Ibom. ⏰ Nov 28, 2025 | 5:30 PM on Tang Sío FM 102.7. #thenigeriawewant #Transparency

Empowering women leaders is key to transparent natural resource governance. With #CFLI support 🇨🇦, we're building tools for women to monitor Host Community Development Trusts and advocate for safety & accountability. Stronger systems = safer spaces for women. #16DaysOfActivism