“Trust the process.” But what makes the process trustworthy? 🗳️👀 Yesterday, we put that question on the table at the first Off The Record with CODE: “Can Citizens Trust the 2027 Ballot?” Collins Nnabuife highlighted a clear starting point: INEC must follow its guidelines and the laws governing elections, because citizens need to see the rules respected and commitments kept. For us at CODE, our concerns matter and so does your voice. Keep asking questions, checking information, and demanding accountability. What’s ONE action that would strengthen your trust in the 2027 ballot? #OffTheRecordWithCODE #ConnectedDevMediaVoices #Nigeria2027

How do we move from government promises to evidence and from evidence to action? 🔎 Join our first #AUEUYouthLab Thematic Learning Session with @HaliluMukhtar, Secretary-General of @4lowthemoney, on Civic Monitoring & Digital Advocacy. 📅 29 Sept | ⏰ 11AM WAT Scan the QR code to register. #PowerToVoices #FollowTheMoney

The ribbon is cut, cheers fill the air, then it rains. Where does the water go? 🌧️ This week on #TheDevelopmentGap, we ask: how complete is a road without proper drainage? Because a road should improve lives without putting neighbouring homes and businesses at risk. 1/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #Accountability

So, before the next road is commissioned, make its drainage plan public. Where will rainwater flow? How will surrounding communities be protected? Who will keep the drains working? 2/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #Accountability

It’s important to remember that public money deserves infrastructure that works beyond the ribbon-cutting. Every road project needs a public plan for managing rainwater and clear responsibility for maintaining its drainage system. Tell us: which road in your community becomes a nightmare when it rains? 3/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #Accountability

Meaningful progress demands more than inclusion, it requires agency, representation, and systems that empower women to lead. In this thought-provoking article, it challenges the conventional approach to “investing in women” by asking a critical question: who defines that investment, and whose voices are truly centred? 🔗 Read more: connecteddevelopment.org/giv… #GiveToGain #WomensMonth #GenderEquality #InHerBalance

📢 New Project Launch Connected Development (CODE) has launched Project Track–BHCPF, a new initiative aimed at strengthening health security in Nigeria by improving transparency and accountability in the utilisation of BHCPF funds through the NCDC Gateway. Supported by Resolve to Save Lives (@ResolveTSL) through the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (@IncubatorGHAI), the project applies CODE’s @4lowthemoney accountability methodology to generate evidence, support oversight, and strengthen epidemic preparedness and response. Through policy analysis, administrative data review, and strategic engagement with oversight institutions, Project Track–BHCPF seeks to improve public visibility of domestic health security financing and ensure that increased investments translate into measurable preparedness and resilience outcomes. 📍 Abuja, Nigeria | January 2026 #TrackBHCPF #EpidemicPreparedness #HealthSecurity

WE ARE HIRING! 🗣️ Are you passionate about advocacy, social change, and meticulous financial management? Do you want to join a team of young, vibrant, and goal-oriented individuals? 🤔 Connected Development (@connected_dev) is seeking a Finance Officer to ensure effective financial management, grant compliance, and transparent reporting for our projects! If you have a minimum of 3-5 years of NGO financial experience, proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and a strong understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and donor compliance, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply via bit.ly/CODEFINANCE Deadline: November 24, 2025, or when application limit is met (whichever comes first). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 👌 #CODErs #PeopleOfCODE

Connected Development (@Connected_dev) is excited to be represented at the Global Social Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF 2025) in Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷 by its Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Kingsley Agu (@UcheCODE), through the support of @oxfamnovib 👏 Kingsley will be joining over 4,000 changemakers from 100+ countries and showcasing the inspiring work from partner countries across the world at the @oxfamnovib stand B13 for the FAIR for ALL project. Particularly, he will be spotlighting efforts of Connected Development (@Connected_dev) and other Nigerian partners (@BudgITng, @cislacnigeria, Kebetkache, @PolicyAlert, Ndemubog etc) working under the FAIR for ALL project with support from @oxfaminnigeria

At the just concluded #OGPSummit in Spain, Connected Development’s (@connected_dev) Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Uchenna Kingsley Agu, MPA supported by Oxfam in Nigeria (@oxfaminnigeria) attended various side events, engaging key international partners and stakeholders on how the organization is driving early civic education and enlightening communities in Nigeria on different functions of government and how to ensure they are delivered on👌 Through the #PowerOfVoices project supported by Oxfam in Nigeria (@oxfaminnigeria), Connected Development (@Connected_dev) is leading early civic education in 19 public secondary schools in 6 States, engaging them through a civic manual developed to educate them on active citizenship, the role of government and our collective role in nation building. His engagement at the summit also highlighted our impactful work on Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) under the same project, stating how the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021) is expected to use community governance structures to provide developmental services to oil-rich communities in Nigeria especially those whose environment and livelihood has been destroyed due to crude oil mining activities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria (1/2) #PowerOfVoices #Fair4All #PVPF4A

We are live at #OGP2025🥳 in Spain 🇪🇸 Connected Development (@Connected_dev) is represented by the Director Programs & Community Engagement, Kingsley Agu (@UcheCODE), and @4lowthemoney Secretary General, Mukhtar Halilu Modibbo (@HaliluMukhtar) who are joining global reformers, civic leaders, and government champions in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain to discuss how transparency meets action, and open governance takes center stage to enable citizens hold leaders accountable. Also joining Dr. Ann Dozie-Enukora (Servicom head, NUPRC); Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (Hon. Minister of Justice & Attorney General of the Federation); Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, SAN (Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP); Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN (Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC); Uchenna Arisukwa (CSO Advisor, OGP Nigeria) and other Nigerian leaders at the summit. As conversations unfold on strengthening democratic trust, advancing digital accountability, and reimagining civic participation, Connected Development (@connected_dev) is keen on amplifying citizen voices, sharing lessons from @4lowthemoney, and exploring how open data can drive more inclusive, people-centered reforms across Africa. Join our side event with other joinbodi cohort at the summit on “Local Solutions, Bold Reforms: Advancing Transparency, Climate Resilience through Care, and Community-Driven Governance” scheduled as follows: Date: Today October 7, 2025 Time: 05:30pm to 07:30pm Venue: Villa Suso Palace, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Euskadi, Spain Not in Spain? Register to join us online via bit.ly/OGPSideEventReg The session will explore how Nigeria’s bold OGP reforms, community-driven anti-corruption solutions by joinbodi cohorts of the MacArthur Foundation, and climate-conscious care economy solutions can advance global transparency, resilience, and inclusive governance through dialogue and partnerships👌 #OGPSummit #OGPSummit2025