Approach
USING A CITIZEN-LED APPROACH
Citizens ConnectNG is a platform for citizens to easily access information, engage , contribute in public initiatives, and advocate for effective public service delivery.
Our Vision
To build a nation of informed and active citizens that hold the Government to account for our common good.
Our Mission
To empower citizens with information and tools to participate in the Governance process and advocate for policies that improve peoples lives.
Who We Are
The Citizens Connect and Advice Centre is a non-profit that promotes citizens engagement and provides information to Citizens on a broad range of public service, social and civil rights issues to improve democratic accountability and Citizens participation in the decision-making process.
What We Do
We foster accountability and transparency in public service, using a hybrid approach involving civic innovation tools, web technology, and social media for information sharing, facilitating citizens discussion forums and offline meetings with Government representatives to develop policies and concrete actions that improve the lives of Citizens.
Our Programs
Civic Innovation
Employ the use of civic technology to improve public service delivery, combat corrupt practices, demand accountability and promote democratic Governance.
Civic Data mining
Leveraging open data for policy making and providing access to information for an Informed Citizenry
Citizens Engagement
Improve citizens’ participation in public decision-making through community forums and town hall meeting between Citizens and Government representatives.
Social Media for Good Governance
building online communities of active citizens, using social media platforms for Civic awareness, Electoral Education and conveying feedback to Government departments.
OUR PROGRAMS
Citizens Engagement
Improve citizens’ participation in public decision-making through community forums and town hall meeting between Citizens and Government representatives.
Social Media for Good Governance
building online communities of active citizens, using social media platforms for Civic awareness, Electoral Education and conveying feedback to Government departments.
Civic Innovation
Employ the use of civic technology to improve public service delivery, combat corrupt practices, demand accountability and promote democratic Governance.
Civic Data mining
Leveraging open data for policy making and providing access to information for an Informed Citizenry
SERVICES
Services
Surveys
Ask direct specific questions at your community
Consultations
Discuss your planned projects and policies with key stakeholders and citizens
Ideas
Gather Ideas from your community, and co-develop them into implementable projects.
Participatory Budget
Allocate part of your budget to projects proposed and chosen by the citizens.
Data Analytics
Gain deep insights into your community, including real-time participation and group sentiment
Citizen Advice
Know Your Rights and How to Access Benefits Available to you as a Citizen.
Open Bills
Sponsor Bills and Sign Petitions.
Town Hall NG
Attend Town Hall Meetings with Your Rep. Have Direct Access to Your Representatives.
Report Magomago
Report Bribery and Poor Service