Leo Atakpu

Oil Wealth, Broken Roads: The Niger Delta’s Crisis of Accountability Nigeria’s Niger Delta continues to face a difficult question: how can a region that contributes so much to the nation’s wealth continue to struggle with basic infrastructure and development?

#SocialProtection4All 🚨📢ANEEJ, @NSIPAgency Strengthen Collaboration on Social Protection Monitoring Through #ActNaija! Project Read more aneej.org/aneej-national-soc…

The Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, received members of the Act Naija! a project co-funded by the @EU & implemented by a consortium comprising the @aneejnigeria, @Nisd_ng, and @BROT_furdiewelt. (1/5) @fmha_pa

DAY 3—ACT Naija Kickoff Day 3 of the ACT Naija Kickoff Meeting began with a recap of Day 2, as participants reflected on their key takeaways. Many commended the insightful sessions on MEAL as well as the Comms & Visibility plan, noting their relevance to project delivery.

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY BFDW, ANEEJ & NISD ON THE OCCASION OF OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF THE “ACT NAIJA” – CIVIL SOCIETY ACTION TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL PROTECTION IN NIGERIA aneej.org/joint-press-statem…

Participants will also delve into their individual and collective roles and responsibilities in implementing effective MEAL strategies within the project team. @EUinNigeria @officialABAT @NGRPresident @NGRSenate @fmha_pa

The day’s agenda promises another round of insightful engagement, focusing on the introduction of key principles of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in EU-funded projects.

📢Day 2 of the 'ACT Naija' Kickoff Meeting in Abuja Today's meeting began with a reflective recap of Day 1, during which participants shared their key takeaways. This set the tone for a smooth transition into discussions on @EUinNigeria communication & visibility requirements.

Targeting 7 focal states (Borno, Delta, Enugu, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, & the FCT) the ActNaija! project aims to promote inclusive & sustainable social protection systems across Nigeria, addressing the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable. 🧵(3/10)

Speaking at the opening session, Mr. Reuben Alba Aguilera, Team Lead for Governance, Peace and Migration at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria, commended the consortium for embarking on a project of such national importance. 🧵(4/10)

He remarked: “The ActNaija! project is timely and is planting a seed for a better Nigeria.” Mr. Aguilera emphasized the EU’s enduring partnership with Nigeria in driving positive change through strategic development projects. 🧵(5/10)