El-Rufai, Connected Development sign groundbreaking partnership to set new standards for transparency in governance

Osondu Nwachukwu
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Hon. Bello El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has entered into an unprecedented partnership with Connected Development, a leading social accountability initiative in a landmark move signalling a shift towards increased transparency in government operations.

The groundbreaking collaboration aims to revolutionize the implementation of constituency projects and foster a new era of accountable governance within the constituency. 

It seeks to address concerns over the effective utilization of public funds and improve community-driven project execution.

Hamzat Lawal, the convener of Connected Development, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating, “Our goal is not only to sign paper commitments but to ensure improved engagement between citizens and their representatives.”

Lawal emphasized the importance of selecting projects that genuinely address constituents’ needs and monitoring implementation for quality and transparency.

Hon. El-Rufai echoed this sentiment, affirming, “This partnership entails closely monitoring constituency projects, conducting community engagements, and utilizing project monitoring tools.” 

He emphasized his commitment to ensuring that constituents have access to transparent information regarding resource utilization in the constituency.

He added: 

”I believe that this decision will bolster transparency and accountability in the Kaduna North Federal Constituency. This partnership entails closely monitoring constituency projects, conducting community engagements, and utilizing project monitoring tools.

”I vowed during the campaign to ensure that the people I represent have access to the every information they need regarding how the resources of the constituency will be spent. I am glad to have started this journey with a credible organization like Connected Development.”

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Osodu Nwachukwu is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience in the field. He began his career as a reporter for an evening newspaper before moving on to cover regional news for a larger publication. During his time there, he covered a wide range of stories including the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections. Osondu is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and holds a Post Graduate Diploma from the International Institute of Journalism. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with organizations that support people with disabilities. Contact: Osondu.Nwachukwu [at] news.ng