The Minister of Youth Growth, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Monday, formally handed over the baton as State Actors Co-Chair of the Nigeria Open Authorities Partnership (OGP) Nationwide Steering Committee.
He described the event as one stuffed with gratitude, reflection and renewed optimism for the way forward for open governance in Nigeria.
Talking on the twenty second Nationwide Steering Committee Assembly held in Abuja, the minister expressed heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the journey.
“I’m deeply grateful for the collective efforts of presidency establishments, civil society organisations, the non-public sector, academia, growth companions, and strange residents who labored collectively to strengthen open governance in our nation,” he mentioned.
Reflecting on the progress made since 2024, the minister highlighted the wide-ranging consultations carried out throughout Nigeria and past, which gave Nigerians from all backgrounds an actual voice in shaping governance processes. He famous that the profitable implementation of Nationwide Motion Plan III (NAP III) delivered tangible leads to the areas of accountability, entry to data, and citizen participation.
A press assertion signed by the director of Info and Public Relations of the ministry, Omolara Esen, and made out there to Blueprint quoted the minister as saying that by NAP III, “we made significant strides in selling transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement, whereas additionally amplifying Nigeria’s voice on the worldwide OGP stage.”
The minister additionally formally unveiled Nationwide Motion Plan IV (NAP IV), a daring, forward-looking framework formed largely by the voices and aspirations of younger Nigerians.
The brand new plan incorporates twelve commitments throughout six key thematic areas, together with digital governance, justice and human rights, anti-corruption, civic area and local weather motion.
“NAP IV really displays the goals of a era that wishes higher transparency, accountability, and belief in authorities,” he mentioned.
“Nevertheless, its success will rely solely on our collective dedication to efficient implementation.”
Comrade Olawande recommended his co-chair, Obialunanma Nnaobi-Ayodele, for her sturdy management and dedication in representing non-state actors. He additionally thanked the OGP secretariat and all members of the third Nationwide Steering Committee for his or her unwavering assist and contributions.
In his inaugural remarks, the brand new State Actors Co-Chair and Minister of Finances and {Economic} Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, expressed gratitude for the chance to serve and pledged to construct on the strong basis already laid.