Because the real measure of progress is not simply that teachers return to work, but that children return to a system better equipped to support their learning. 3/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #TeachersWelfare

For children, every day away from the classroom means lost learning opportunities. For teachers, fair treatment, career progression and the resolution of longstanding grievances are equally important. But ending a strike should mean more than reopening school gates. It should come with transparent agreements, clear promotion policies, a practical plan to recover lost learning and lasting solutions to the issues disrupting education. 2/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #TeachersWelfare

When negotiations drag on, who gives children their lost school days back? This week on The Development Gap, we examine the dispute affecting public schools in the FCT and the learners caught between teachers’ unresolved grievances and the government’s response. 1/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #TeachersWelfare

Leadership training must translate into sustained participation in the decisions that shape our communities. Our Founder, @HamzyCODE , reinforced this message as a guest speaker at the Social Innovation and Leadership Bootcamp (SILB Africa 5.0) in Asaba, Delta State. The 2026 edition, themed “The Architects of Change,” brought together young people from across Nigeria and other African countries to learn, connect and prepare for leadership responsibilities. Reflecting on the Save Bagega story, Hamzy highlighted how citizen-led advocacy can draw attention to neglected communities and drive change. His reflections offered a practical lesson for delegates: meaningful leadership begins with recognising a problem, organising around it and staying engaged until action follows. At Connected Development, we believe young people must have the knowledge, opportunities and support to influence public decisions. This conviction continues to guide our work with citizens and marginalised communities. #ConnectedDevelopment #SILBAfrica2026 #YouthLeadership #YouthParticipation #AccountableGovernance

Project CMCCJ #Throwback in 90 seconds… 🎥🌍 What does the media have to do with climate justice? And how can communities hold governments accountable for climate commitments and public spending? Through the Community Media Collaboration for Climate Justice (CMCCJ) project, Connected Development (CODE) worked with communities, civil society organisations, and media practitioners in Rivers and Akwa Ibom States to bring climate conversations closer to the people most affected. 🎥 Watch this 90-second throwback as we revisit how CMCCJ connected media, communities, and accountability to advance climate justice. #ClimateJustice #CMCCJ #CommunityMedia #ProjectThrowbackin90

Learning beyond the classroom! 📿✨ In Bauchi State, girls participating in our GEP mentorship sessions are exploring bead-making, creativity and entrepreneurship. With support from @malalafund, we’re helping girls build skills and confidence for the future. #EducateAllGirls

In her latest piece for.@Connected_dev, Amina Onayi Lawal writes on how the FCT teachers' strike has disrupted CODE's work with civic clubs reaching over 800 secondary school students, and asks who truly answers when institutional failure keeps children out of the classroom. Read "Shame on Leadership: When Government Fails the Classroom" connecteddevelopment.org/sha… #ConnectedDevMediaVoices

The Nigerian government must go beyond rescue numbers, regularly reporting on arrests, prosecutions, and structural measures taken to protect high-risk routes. Because lasting security means Nigerians can travel, study, work, and serve their country without fearing they may be next. 3/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #SecurityAccountability #NYSC #ConnectedDevelopment

But as we explore this week on The Development Gap, rescuing kidnapping victims is not the same as ending kidnapping. The blindspot of our security framework is measuring success solely by who comes home. When the rescue operation ends, critical questions remain: Were those responsible identified and prosecuted? Were the criminal networks and their financing disrupted? What has changed to ensure the same road, the same criminal network, and the same failures do not put another group of travelers at risk? 2/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #SecurityAccountability

“Everyone has been released.” The words families pray to hear. Seven days after 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were kidnapped while travelling to their orientation camps, they regained their freedom. That safe return was deeply worth celebrating. 1/3🧵 #TheDevelopmentGap #SecurityAccountability

That election video looks convincing. But is it real? 👀🗳️ On Off The Record with CODE, journalist Collins Nnabuife discusses how AI-generated videos and misleading election content can shape what citizens believe. Before you share, pause. Check the source, date, and context. A convincing video is not enough to establish the truth. Watch the full conversation via the link below, and tell us: what helps you spot misleading content? youtu.be/m092XUurTVU?si=mgyc… #OffTheRecordWithCODE #ConnectedDevMediaVoices #ElectionMata

A girl’s future should not be determined by where she is born, the circumstances of her family, or the opportunities denied to her. Yet across Nigeria, too many girls still face barriers to education, including poverty, child marriage, insecurity, and inadequate learning facilities. For many, staying in school remains a daily struggle. At Connected Development (CODE), we believe that keeping girls in school requires more than promises. It requires deliberate investment, accountable institutions, and communities empowered to demand better. As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, we remind governments and stakeholders that commitments to girls’ education must be reflected in public budgets, functional classrooms, safe learning environments, and measurable outcomes. Every girl deserves more than the promise of education. She deserves the opportunity to learn, stay in school, and thrive. Happy International Day of the Girl Child! #DayOfTheGirl2026 #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #GirlsEducation #EducationForAll

Today, the entire Connected Development [CODE] family celebrates a leader who carries our mission with commitment and care. Thank you for your steady guidance, encouragement, and belief that citizens deserve governments that are open, accountable, and responsive. May the year ahead bring you good health, joy, wisdom, and fulfillment in everything you lay your hands on. Happy birthday, Zira! 🎉 #PeopleOfCODE #CODErs