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The government of Gombe state, in its 2024 Approved Budget allocated only 0.55% of its over N208 billion budget to youth-related projects. Would this cater for all the needs of its youth, and would this help the state achieve youth development projects that are needed to enhance good citizens' welfare? There are doubts, we have ours and we want you to join us in action. Click www.youthgovtracka.org to learn more about youths in governance and how other states are demanding accountability and youth inclusive governance in Nigeria. #YouthGovTracka is supported by Youth Democracy Cohort, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD). Cc. Laura PENOT (she/her), Sergio Rodríguez Prieto.

Our focal team in Nasarawa state have met with Salihu Alkali the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Nasarawa State chapter, where they spoke about mutual agreement on ways to promote and synergize to ensure an accountability and transparency in governance. Supporte by Youth Democracy Cohort European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) Cc. Laura PENOT (she/her), Sergio Rodríguez Prieto.

NEW ARTICLE IS LIVE What can the federal government of Nigeria learn from #YouthGovTracka to drive impactful civic engagement in Nigeria as It has granted LG autonomy? by Jairus A. https://lnkd.in/dNXjBDa9 Reach out if you have a word about governance and youth participation that you would love to the world to read. Supported by European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) Youth Democracy Cohort Cc. Laura PENOT (she/her) Sergio Rodríguez Prieto.

In Taraba state, the government earmarked over N313 billion naira to be spent in this year 2024. Our review of its 2024 Approved Budget shows that the government have pegged only %1.64 of that budget for youth-related activities. It is important to understand that youths faces numerous challenges that require a robust investment to achieve sustainable future in Nigeria, Thus we are advocating for the increased budget allocation for youths in Taraba state. Join us by sharing this post to your network for visibility and click on www.youthhovtracka.org to learn more. Supported by #YDC, Youth Democracy Cohort, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD). Cc. Laura PENOT (she/her), Sergio Rodríguez Prieto

Our Nasarawa state focal point and his team, has yesterday met with the Nasarawa state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development Mr Ango Jafaru and the permanent secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Isaac Danladi. Among other discussions on youth-focused project implementations, accountability, transparency and youth inclusion, the team presented the recommendations concerning the Nasarawa state 2024 Approved Budget and the team advocated for more collaborations. Supported by Youth Democracy Cohort European Partnership for Democracy (EPD). Cc. Sergio Rodríguez Prieto Laura PENOT (she/her).

BORNO STATE The Borno state government, out of the over N369 billion naira 2024 Approved Budget, the state government said it will only spend #0.01% of that budget on youth development. At #YouthGovTracka, we are advocating for an increase in budget allocation for youth-related projects in Borno as the youths sit at the front role of development in our country. Join us, visit www.youthgovtracka.org to learn more about us and be part of the process to revive Nigeria's polity and ensure inclusive governance. Repost this content to your network, and be our advancer in your little way. #YouthGovTracka is supported by Youth Democracy Cohort, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD). Cc. Laura PENOT (she/her)Sergio Rodríguez Prieto

ATTENTION BAUCHI STATE YOUTHS. The Bauchi state government in its 2024 Approved Budget pegged over 300 billion for expenditure in 2024. Our analysis reveals that the state only allocated slightly above 2 billion for your related projects. Does this tally with what the youths in Bauchi state aspire for the sustainable development of the state? Join us at www.youthgovtracka.org to demand more accountable governance in Bauchi state and Nigeria. Supported by Youth Democracy Movement, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD). cc. Laura PENOT (she/her), Sergio Rodríguez Prieto

It pleases us to learn of very impactful results our drive for positive change is having across Nigeria and beyond. Our Adamawa state focal point, Siman Riki is currently in Geneva, Switzerland sharing with Global Shapers Community how #YouthGovTracka have been driving change in Nigeria, engaging youth power for inclusive and transparent governance. Also, the Katsina state government has announced its readiness to join Open Government Partnership (OGP) under its Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru. Ph.D who has directed the process be initiated immediately. And in Sokoto state, the governor has signed seven (7) bills into law, one of which is the “Bill for a Law to Repeal the Sokoto State Prohibition of Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Law No 1 of 2021 and Enact the Sokoto State Prohibition of Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Law 2024” Recall that our focal points in the Northwest and Northeast have gathered several government officers, stakeholders, Civil Society Organizations, etc in a town hall meeting, using the Menu of Commitment and Citizens Acccountability Toolkits in chatting ways into sustainable and inclusive governance earlier this year and we are thrilled to learn that the changes we are driving at are now here. We are grateful for the immense support from Youth Democracy Cohort and European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), Cheers to greater impact stories ahead. 

Kaduna state government under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, said it will spend over N458.2 billion in 2024. Our analysis of the state's 2024 Approved Budget reveals that it budgeted only #1.32% of this budget for youth-related projects. As an initiative working assiduously, advocating for youth-inclusive governance in Nigeria, we have realised that this budget is not youth-friendly and we call on citizens, individuals, and CSOs in Kaduna state to press for more budget allocations for youths related projects in Kaduna state. Join us at www.youthgovtracka.org to see how we are engaging several state governments in Nigeria. #YouthGovTracka provides a platform to engage governments at the state level for accountability and transparency. when you visit our website, You will have access to the tools we are using. Meanwhile, Let us share this post until it gets the attention of the policymakers in Kaduna state. Supported by #YDC, Youth Democracy CohortEuropean Partnership for Democracy (EPD) Laura PENOT (she/her)Sergio Rodríguez Prieto

Our Kano youth focal point joined Arewa Radio as a guest speaker for the Raising Awareness Driving Actions program discussing women's challenges in political participation and the current inactive participation of women and Youth in the state decision-making processes. He shared recommendations as stated on a possible menu of commitments to address the challenges and to enhance increase youth in decision-making processes. Supported by #YDC, Youth Democracy Cohort European Partnership for Democracy (EPD).