As President Bola Tinubu approaches two years in office, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has concluded arrangements to host a two-day interactive session to evaluate the progress made on the government’s electoral promises, deepen government-citizen engagement, and promote transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement yesterday, the Foundation’s Director-General, Abubakar Umar, said the event is also designed to bridge the gap between policy implementation and public perception, dispel misinformation, and address misconceptions about the administration’s initiatives.
“As the country continues to navigate its development challenges, such events are crucial in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance,” Umar said.
He added that the session would feature high-level presentations and interactive sessions with key Federal Government representatives, focusing on critical sectors, such as national security, agriculture and food security, infrastructure and social services and governance and economy.
“This landmark event builds on the Foundation’s successful engagement on October 17, 2022, where frontline presidential candidates, including then-candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu GCFR, presented their manifestos and made commitments towards the development of Northern Nigeria,” he said.
He noted that the event would examine the progress made in various sectors by President Tinubu’s administration including, “assessing efforts to enhance safety and stability across the nation, evaluating initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food sufficiency, reviewing advancements in physical infrastructure, healthcare, education and other essential services, as well as examining policies aimed at fostering economic growth, transparency and effective governance.”
The Foundation believes that such interactions are vital for sustaining trust between the government and its citizens, fostering unity and promoting informed public discourse.
“We believe that such interactions are vital for sustaining trust between the government and its citizens, fostering unity and promoting informed public discourse,” Umar said.
He noted that the Foundation remains committed to advancing the legacy of the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto by promoting good governance, socio-economic development and unity in Northern Nigeria and beyond.
“This event underscores our dedication to creating platforms that empower citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and hold leaders accountable,” Umar said.
He added that the two-day interactive session promises to be a significant event in Nigeria’s democratic calendar, providing a platform for citizens to engage with government representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.
