The programme, first piloted in Nasarawa State, will provide local government websites to improve public access to information and citizens’ participation in governance.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has launched an initiative to establish functional websites across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
Nasarawa State is the first to pilot the programme, which is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and public participation through digital disclosures.
The initiative was flagged off under the theme, “Deepening Transparency and Accountability at the Grassroots through Digital Disclosures.”
Speaking at the event, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule described the programme as a major step towards strengthening responsive governance and advancing Nigeria’s digital economy.
He said the platforms would allow residents to access information on local government activities, monitor public administration and provide feedback on grassroots development.
ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, said the initiative would provide a framework for establishing functional websites in all 774 local government areas, making public information more accessible and improving citizens’ engagement with government.
NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, also highlighted the importance of information and communication technology in promoting transparency, strengthening feedback mechanisms and supporting economic development.