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  • How to Hold Tinubu’s Shirt Now That He’s President

    By Civic Hive

    Are you ready to shake up the political scene and hold our new President, Tinubu, accountable? As active citizens, we must understand that information is power, and the government knows this. We get them rattled.

    Our plug at Civic Hive knows how to get the information and proper tools to make a real impact by holding President Tinubu accountable and other elected officials through effective means. You can demand transparency and challenge the status quo by equipping yourself with the tools below.

    Project Tracking: Tracka (www.tracka.ng) 

    Keep tabs on government projects in your community like a pro with Tracka. Tracka allows you to be a close spectator and become an active citizen by ensuring government promises turn into action. With Tracka, you can hold President Tinubu to his word and ensure your communities receive the services they deserve. You get to track, monitor, and make some noise until you can make real progress!

    Government Budgets: BudgIT (www.budgit.org)

    Budgets? Aha ahah not a problem! BudgIT makes navigating the complex world of government finances a breeze. You get to have a sneak peek into how our hard-earned tax money is allocated and spent. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be unstoppable in demanding fiscal responsibility and transparency from President Tinubu’s administration. It’s time to put those numbers to work and make them work for us!

    Read Also: You Aren’t Doing Citizenship Right if You’re Not Doing This 

    Access to Legislative Information: Shine Your Eye (www.shineyoureye.org) 

    No more being left in the dark when it comes to legislative matters! Shine Your Eye is a secret weapon stay informed about what our representatives are up to. Bills, motions, and decisions—we’ll be in the know. You get to hold President Tinubu and our elected officials accountable by engaging with them directly. It’s time to shine ya eye on our democracy!

    Know Your Constituency Projects: BudgIT (me.budgit.org)

    Say hello to me.budgit.org, and you get an all-access pass to the federal, state, and local governments’ allocations and spending. BudgIT dives into the nitty-gritty of those constituency projects to ensure they’re executed as promised. You can login to @me.yourbudgit.com to create your account. President Tinubu won’t know what hit him until we’re armed with facts and ready to demand accountability. It’s time to take charge and make everyone’s voices heard.

    Civic Innovation: Civic Hive (www.civichive.org)

    At Civic Hive, innovation is their middle name, and civic engagement is their playground. With their vibrant social incubation hub in Lagos, you get to meet young minds like yours who are in governance and create solutions to Nigeria’s social problems. 

    Wherever you find yourself, continue brainstorming, collaborating, and accelerating ideas for positive change in Nigeria. 

    And with the tools we’ve shared in this article, President Tinubu won’t know what hit him when our youthful energy meets civic innovation!

    Don’t be shy if you loved this story or have any comments to help improve our reporting. Let us know through this form.

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  • You Aren’t Doing Citizenship Right if You’re Not Doing This

    By Civic Hive

    Do you consider yourself an active citizen?

    Photo by Daniel BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP

    No wham, our friends at Civic Hive know, and we will tell you in three minutes. 

    Who is an active citizen?

    First, an active citizen takes responsibility and initiative in matters of public concern in an informed, committed, and constructive manner. 

    In other words, you must participate so blessings won’t pass you by.

    You must do everything in this article to be considered an active citizen.

    Pay your tax

    As an employed citizen, you have to pay your taxes. This is a percentage of your earnings that you must pay the government for social amenities to meet the country’s needs.

    Ask questions

    Learning is our job, and the nation will benefit if we, as citizens, take advantage of every chance to participate in civic activities in our neighbourhoods. You have to question your government, be interested in how policies are being shaped, and always share responses and insights with those who aren’t privy to the information we have. All this to say, keep your government on its toes.

    Register to vote.

    You can vote once you are 18 or older. To ensure your representation in government, it is your civic duty to register and participate in elections. 

    Respect the Constitution and obey all local, state, and federal laws.

    As you hold the government accountable, you also must respect your country’s constitution by upholding its laws without reservation.

    Sabi your rights and protect those of others.

    Every citizen must be fully aware of their rights and know when they are being violated. You should also learn to respect and stand up for other people.

    Know and engage with your representatives.

    You should take an interest in the legislative activities of your country. In Nigeria, for example, you must pay attention to how the National Assembly operates. Start by recognising which person represents you across all governance levels and communicating with them frequently.

    Participate in your local community.

    Lastly, to be an active citizen, you must participate in activities starting with your local community and contributing to national development. 

    If we genuinely want to see the changes we demand as citizens, we must all demand more from ourselves to become active citizens. 

    To learn more about being an active citizen, click here.

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