Afrigather - An NNPP chieftain, Razaq Aderibigbe, has written a petition concerning the alleged ineffectiveness of publicity and communication by the nationwide meeting (NASS)
- In an announcement made solely obtainable to TheTalk.NG, Aderibigbe expressed hope that Nigerian authorities will take the required steps to “treatment the deficiencies” within the NASS’s publicity and communication efforts
- This, he stated, will foster higher transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of expertise protecting politics and governance in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – Razaq Aderibigbe, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Get together (NNPP), on Thursday, April 4, expressed his “profound disappointment and frustration” concerning the shortage of effectiveness within the publicity and communication efforts of the nationwide meeting (NASS).
In a petition shared solely with TheTalk.NG on Thursday, April 4, Aderibigbe stated his message considerations the dissemination of data concerning legislative actions via media and digital channels.
A Lagos politician has stated the nationwide meeting shouldn’t be correctly disseminating data concerning legislative actions via media and digital channels. Photograph credit score: Godswill Obot AkpabioSource: Fb
As a “involved citizen and advocate for transparency and accountability in governance”, he stated has carefully monitored the NASS’s official web site and X (previously Twitter) pages for the senate and home of representatives.
He stated:
“Regrettably, I’ve noticed important deficiencies in each platforms, which hinder public engagement and entry to important data concerning legislative processes and proceedings.
“Particularly, I want to draw consideration to the next points:
1. Inaccurate and outdated data on the NASS’s official web site:
– Regardless of the existence of a listing of payments on the web site, the present positions of those payments are sometimes incorrect or outdated, making it difficult for residents to trace the progress of legislative initiatives.
– The dearth of well timed updates and upkeep of the web site displays poorly on the NASS’s dedication to transparency and accountability, undermining public belief within the legislative course of.
2. Inactive and out of date content material on Twitter pages:
– The official Twitter pages for the Senate and Home of Representatives are stricken by inactivity and outdated content material, failing to function efficient platforms for participating with the general public and disseminating legislative data.”
Moreover, the NNPP chieftain stated not like counterparts such because the UK Parliament, which gives up-to-date data on invoice positions and permits for simple entry to downloadable payments, the NASS’ X and Fb pages fall brief in fulfilling their position as channels for public communication and engagement.
He stated:
“As residents, we entrust the NASS with the essential duty of representing our pursuits, enacting legal guidelines, and upholding democratic rules. Nevertheless, the present state of publicity and communication efforts undermines the basic rules of transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.”
Aderibige, due to this fact, urged the NASS and its members to take instant and decisive motion to handle the “deficiencies” outlined above.
He advisable:
“Particularly, I name for:
1. Immediate and correct updates to the NASS’s official web site, together with real-time data on invoice positions and legislative proceedings.
2. Common and significant engagement with the general public via lively and informative Twitter pages, making certain well timed dissemination of legislative updates and alternatives for citizen suggestions and participation.
“It’s crucial that the NASS fulfils its obligation to serve the Nigerian folks with distinction and transparency, significantly in issues as very important as legislative communication and public engagement.
“Failure to handle these considerations will solely erode public belief and confidence within the establishment of democracy.”
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