Track the Budget, Track the Project: Why Civic Tech is Key to Building Accountability in Nigeria

Introduction:

Public accountability remains a major challenge in Nigeria, where budget promises often fail to translate into real projects. Through Track the Budget, Track the Project, EmpowerNet Nigeria is using civic-tech tools and grassroots engagement to monitor public spending and empower citizens to demand accountability.

Key Points:

✅ What is civic tech and why it matters
✅ The power of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in uncovering public spending
✅ Real examples from EmpowerNet’s budget tracking campaigns
✅ How citizens can start tracking projects in their own communities
✅ Tools, resources, and guides available on EmpowerNet’s platform