Omotola J Osiyemi

Dear Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. @OfficialBenKalu, Yesterday, we visited the site of the “construction and furnishing of an ultra-modern conference and e-learning facility at Bende Secondary Grammar School, Bende, Abia State” captured in the 2024 FG budget. Findings from govspend.ng show that N265.3m has already been paid to Muslac Techno Company Limited since December 2025. However, the school informed us that they are completely unaware of the project. More troubling is the fact that despite the school having sufficient available land, the project was seen diverted from the original beneficiary to another community in Ọnụ Inyang, at an isolated location along the Bende-Ohafia express road. At the time of our visit, no workers were found on site. The construction site already appears abandoned, with grasses gradually overtaking the structure on ground. For a project that has received such substantial payment for over six months, the level of work visible raises serious concerns about implementation, supervision, and value for public funds. Kindly call on the @FmstNg, the implementing agency, and anti-graft agencies @officialEFCC and @icpcnigeria to investigate this project and provide the public with clear answers. - Why was the project moved away from the beneficiary school? - Who approved the relocation? - What exactly justifies the N265.3m already paid? Public projects must serve the communities they were budgeted for, not become another case of questionable execution and weak accountability. #publicfundsmustworkforthegoodofthepeople #askquestions

Our fight for improved service delivery goes hand in hand with discouraging the misuse and waste of public resources! Case in point: this facility was constructed in Abia state in 2024. From 2023 to 2025, a total of N20.5m was paid to ZEPEK CONCEPTS LIMITED for the Construction of Sanitation & Hygiene Facilities with Solar Powered Borehole at Eketa Market Isieket and Umuleghele Community Primary School Both in Isieke, Isialangwa South LGA, Abia state. We tracked and report that toilet construction and water tank installation was done in Eketa market in 2024 but the facility never served the community. The water facility constructed never worked, not even once, a situation that led to the community's inability to use the toilet. Both facilities are now in very dilapidated conditions, out of use, surrounded by bush and abandoned. A facility that cost millions is now sitting unused and depleting. According to residents, "since the construction of this facility, it has never served us, and we had no way to reach the contractor." We call on @FMWR_Nigeria, the implementing agency, to: - Provide the public with details of this project - Call the contractor back to the site. - ⁠Facilitate proper handover of the project after renovation. #publicfundsmustworkforthegoodofthepeople #Askquestions

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@TrackaNG @NG_AbiaState @thisisabiastate @peters_dominion @GPforEducation @NigEducation @icpcnigeria @HonAlexMascot What exactly is happening here? This project was delivered in 2024, yet a payment of N204.2m was made in 2025 for a project that is already falling apart barely two years after delivery. Who certified this project for payment🤔 Who supervised the execution🤔

LESS THAN 2YRS AND NEWLY BUILT CLASSROOMS ARE ALREADY FALLING APART! In March 2025, N204.2m was paid to JAY JAY BADMUS INVESTMENT LTD for the Construction & Furnishing of 3Nos 6 classroom Blocks at Eziama Nneato Model Sec Sch, Amaise Ahaba Ward 1, Ulasi Road Primary Sch, Aba, Abia state. We tracked and report that 3 blocks of classrooms were constructed in Ulasi in 2024. However upon our follow up visit in March 2026, this building is already worn out, suggesting poor work done. We call on @ossap_sdgs, the implementing agency to provide the public with details of this project and call the contractor back to site to correct these defects.

Under the PACE project, we tracked several climate related projects in Abia state. From 2022 to 2024, a total of N32.7m was paid to Aribosar Ventures LTD for the Construction of Umunwanwa Irrigation, Erosion and Flood Control Works, Abia state. We tracked and report that the internal road was constructed in 2022 with drainage to control flooding. Our observations show that the drainages now need maintenance. We call on Anambra/Imo River Basin Development Authority, the implementing agency to facilitate maintenance works for this project.

In August 2025, N60.5m was paid to Gorrion Consult Ltd for the Installation of Solar Street Light to Ohuhu and Other Communities in Umuahia South LGA, Abia state. We tracked and report that this project has not been done. Residents of Ohuhu say they are not aware of any installations done. We call on FEDERAL CO-OPERATIVE COLLEGE- OJI RIVER, the implementing agency to provide the public with details of how funds disbursed for this project was used.

PRESS STATEMENT 🗣️Call for Nominations Opens for the Active Citizens Awards 2026 The third annual Active Citizens Awards is here. The event, themed ‘Celebrating Voices, Inspiring Actions’, will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Active Citizens Awards recognise changemakers who are using advocacy, technology, community organising, creativity, research, and public service to drive positive social impact and strengthen democratic values. The awards seek to spotlight citizens and groups whose work continues to inspire participation, accountability, inclusion, and collective action within society. Speaking on the award, BudgIT’s Country Director, Vahyala Kwaga, said: “The Active Citizens Awards is about recognising the everyday people and organisations who continue to show courage, leadership, and commitment to building stronger communities and a more accountable society. Across Nigeria, we are witnessing young people, civic actors, creatives, and innovators shaping the future of democracy and citizen participation, often against difficult odds. This award is an opportunity to celebrate their impact and amplify their work.” The assessment of shortlisted nominees and the final selection of winners will be based on specific criteria: innovation, impact, milestones, sustainability, diversity, inclusion, organisational structure, and leadership quality. Members of the public are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving individuals and organisations through the official nomination platform. Self-nominations will also be accepted. The nomination platform opens Today, May 14, 2026 and closes on June 14, 2026. Shortlisted nominees and award recipients will be announced ahead of the official Active Citizens Awards ceremony, scheduled for July 24, 2026. For details on nomination guidelines, award categories, and submission procedures, visit awards.civichive.org. #ACA2026 #ActiveCitizensAwards2026

AI is changing everything: how we work, how we think, and how impact is made, it’s moving fast and shaping every space, but not everyone is on the train yet. Are you a CSO professional looking to improve how your organisation works with data and technology? Are you a journalist, researcher, civic innovator, or student interested in using AI for social impact? Then this is for you 🚀 Applications for the Kano Cohort of the AI Clinic for Civic Impact are now open. Gain practical skills in: 📌 AI for advocacy and research 📌 Prompt engineering 📌 Workflow automation 📌 AI-powered monitoring and evaluation 📌 Ethical and responsible AI use Learn how to work smarter, save time, and use AI to strengthen your impact. The future of civic work is already changing, don’t get left behind. Apply now via 👉 bit.ly/4feRJFy Application deadline: Tuesday, 21 May, 2026 #GetInvolved #AIClinic #CivicImpact

Today, we officially launch the new Nigeria Health Watch website.💃🏽🕺🏽 With a cleaner look, smoother navigation, and easier access to stories, data, and advocacy content, the new platform is designed to make exploring health conversations in Nigeria easier and more engaging. We can’t wait for you to explore it. 🚀

NPHCDA is pleased to host the First Quarter Meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on Primary Health Care Delivery. The meeting provides a strategic platform for the Agency to engage traditional leaders on their critical roles and responsibilities …

Last month we held a stakeholders engagement meeting with the Ward Development Committee (WDC) Chairman and a few other officials/members of Dala Lawanti Ward, Jere LGA of Borno State regarding critical challenges affecting Dala PHC. Important steps to be taken for this PHC to become functional were discussed and put in motion.

In Dec 2024, N63.1m was paid to ORPIEC GLOBAL SERVICES LTD for the Construction of 59 nos Solar Streetlight at Unweke Community Ekpelu-Ekawoke Ward, Ikwo LGA, Ebonyi Central Senatorial District. We tracked and report that about 12 solar streetlights were installed at Unweke community. We were unable to confirm the work done at Ekawoke but residents told us that digging started again in March 2026 for new installations. We will keep tracking to ensure quality work is done across all beneficiary communities.

We paid monitoring visits to PHCs across LGAs in Ebonyi State including Enyibichiri Model PHC, Ndiogadoshi PHC (Ndiagu Echara 2), Ogudunwatuzo PHC (Uburu), Okposi Urban PHC, and Obiozara PHC. At Enyibichiri Model PHC and Obiozara PHC, a motorized borehole with overhead tanks was installed but the outlook of the facilities still need renovation. Also at Ndiogadoshi PHC, the facility for immunization and malaria services is currently at roofing stage, as well as three additional buildings.

At Enyibichiri PHC, there is still a shortage of staff and a leaking roof that requires urgent repair. At Ogudunwatuzo PHC, there were concerns about the quality of ongoing revitalization work, with reports of substandard materials being used and newly installed infrastructure already deteriorating. #FixOurPHCs

In Sept 2024, N86.5m was paid to KELEKING GLOBAL RESOURCES Ltd for the Supply & Install of Renewable Solar Street Light in Amuzu & Umuode Villa of Abia State. We visited and saw 3 streetlights. According to residents, most of them disappeared when the construction of Umuodo road began last year. There was no way to ascertain what happened with the streetlights as there were no workers on site. We call on @fedccojiriver, the implementing agency to provide the public with details of this project.

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Earlier in April, BudgIT was at the EFCC Townhall Meeting on Regulations for Non Profit Organizations on Risk of Terrorism Financing in Kwara state. We had important conversations around data transparency and preservation.

If you live in Lagos Island, then this concerns YOU. Did you know that? Between January and December 2025 alone, Lagos Island LGA received a total of N21.14bn in FAAC allocations. Out of the N6.51bn FAAC projected in its 2026 budget, N7.63bn had already been received between January and March alone. Even more shocking 🤔, according to its 2026 budget record, FAAC revenue increased by 818.72%, from N462.57m in 2024 to N4.24bn in 2025. Yet, the LGA’s projected Internally Generated Revenue for 2026 is just N638m out of a N16.62bn budget. Now the real question is: - Are you seeing the impact of these funds in your roads, schools, healthcare centres, drainage systems, markets, or communities? 🤔 - What projects have been completed? - What exactly is being funded? - Who is monitoring implementation? - How is this money improving your daily life? - As residents of Lagos Island, we cannot afford to be silent observers anymore. Accountability starts with asking questions. Be the voice that drives transparency, accountability, and better governance in Lagos Island today. Visit me.budgit.org to track projects, allocations, and public spending in your LGA. #ParticipatoryGovernance #AskQuestions #ProductTuesday

Last month, our Ogun state officer was on the Hard Talk show at Rockcity 101.8 FM to discuss local government autonomy and the need for transparency in local government councils. We also encouraged listeners to frequently use the me.budgit.org website to get real time data about their local government allocations so they can demand accountability from their representatives.