In the state of Kaduna, Nigeria, citizens act as the eyes and ears of the government to monitor public services and report the conditions of hospitals, schools, water and sanitation infrastructure, and more. A concerned mother sent feedback via her mobile phone to government leaders so they could fix a healthcare clinic in her community so everyone, especially women, could have access to health services.

Increasing Oversight, Decreasing Police Violence

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The unchecked use of violence and intimidation by the Nigerian police is a serious threat to the functioning of its civic space. By including commitments to rebuild civic space and introduce police oversight processes, the Nigerian government shows that it is working to strengthen the ties to its public.