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We deploy data and technology to bridge the gap between parliament, policy and people. OrderPaper is Nigeria’s authentic parliament and citizens’ multi-platform interface. | An influential must-read & state legislatures | Winner of Global Innovation Tech4Dev Award by , an implementing partner of for the SACE project OrderPaper Nigeria is the initiator/implementer of - a Constituency Projects Tracking initiative

If you missed our last episode of  .0 Hour, these highlights capture the essential takeaways from a conversation that's ...
15/09/2025

If you missed our last episode of .0 Hour, these highlights capture the essential takeaways from a conversation that's empowering citizens to actively participate in democracy.

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Annoucing the sixth episode of  .0 HourTopic: "Public Hearings and You: How to Make Your Voice Count in Lawmaking"Guests...
25/08/2025

Annoucing the sixth episode of .0 Hour

Topic: "Public Hearings and You: How to Make Your Voice Count in Lawmaking"

Guests:
Anderson Osiebe,
Executive Director, HallowMace Foundation

Botti Isaac
Programme Coordinator, Social Action

🕟: 3pm to 4pm (WAT)
🗓️: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

📻: Democracy Radio 104.9 FM, Abuja.

20/08/2025

Open parliament is about giving everyone a front-row seat to what's actually happening in government.

When you can see what your representatives are doing in both chambers of the National Assembly, you understand whether they're working on issues that matter to you or just talking in circles.

As seen in this video, Emmanuel Ehegele says it's more than just watching from the sidelines. Open parliament means you can actually speak up when lawmakers are changing or creating laws that affect your life.

It transforms government from something distant and mysterious into something where ordinary citizens can contribute to decisions of national importance.

20/08/2025

Open parliament means your government works in the light, not behind closed doors.

In this video, Bathsheba Tagwai from CISLAC explains that when elected representatives embrace transparency and actually listen to citizens, democracy becomes something you participate in, not something that just happens to you.

Your representatives in the House and Senate work for you—and open parliament lets you see if they're really fighting for your interests. When you can watch what's happening and have your say, democracy becomes real and your voice actually matters.

14/08/2025

Democracy works best when ordinary citizens can actually see and influence what happens behind parliament's doors.

In this video, Itia Otabor, Director of Strategy, African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development talks about how open parliament isn't political jargon but making sure our voice reaches the people making decisions that affect our daily life.

When citizens can participate in legislative processes, democracy becomes real and tangible—not something that only happens every four years at the ballot box.

14/08/2025

Transparency in lawmaking ensures every voice matters—without it, can we really call our system democratic?

Comrade Abdulwahab Ekekhide, Founder, Rural Advocacy for Community Voices talks about the importance of an open parliament. In his words, open parliament means active participation, not just voting. Through public consultations, citizens help shape the laws that affect their lives, creating real dialogue between people and representatives.

Watch this video to the end to learn more

12/08/2025

Have you ever thought your lawmakers disappear after election day? Well, the truth is that they shouldn't!

Every policy they pass affects YOUR life - your job, your family, your future. It's time for our representatives to step out of their parliamentary bubble and face the people who put them there.

When was the last time your representatives explained how that new law impacts you? Real accountability means regular face-to-face conversations, not just campaign promises.

This is exactly what the POPULA 2.0 initiative champions - breaking down barriers between lawmakers and citizens through transparent, accessible governance that puts people first.

The power belongs to the people - let's make sure our leaders remember that!

🎙️ POPULA 2.0 Hour delivered another insightful episode with Mr. Anthony Ubani, Executive Director of FixPolitics, unpac...
21/07/2025

🎙️ POPULA 2.0 Hour delivered another insightful episode with Mr. Anthony Ubani, Executive Director of FixPolitics, unpacking "Open Parliament: What Does It Mean for the Ordinary Citizen?"

The discussion explored how parliamentary transparency directly impacts everyday Nigerians and their ability to engage meaningfully with democratic processes.

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🎙️ POPULA 2.0 Hour debuted with Mr. Emmanuel Ebu from CISLAC, speaking on citizen engagement and democratic accountabili...
16/07/2025

🎙️ POPULA 2.0 Hour debuted with Mr. Emmanuel Ebu from CISLAC, speaking on citizen engagement and democratic accountability.

The discussion highlighted mutual responsibilities in democracy - from lawmakers delivering constituency projects to citizens tracking budgets and demanding accountability.

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His Excellency (Rt. Hon.) Mohammed Umaru Bago has joined the ranks of what OrderPaper Nigeria terms the "ICONS of the Fo...
15/07/2025

His Excellency (Rt. Hon.) Mohammed Umaru Bago has joined the ranks of what OrderPaper Nigeria terms the "ICONS of the Fourth Republic" - governors who climbed from legislative seats to executive positions.

Bago's journey from being a three-term member of the House of Representatives to Governor of Niger state follows a predictable path in Nigerian politics.

For more details about similar ICONS with political career progressions, check the link below:
https://parliamentreports.com/icons-11-incumbent-governors-groomed-in-the-legislature/

Since 1999, The Nigerian Senate has become a launching pad for political ambitions, and Senator Bassey Edet Otu is one o...
15/07/2025

Since 1999, The Nigerian Senate has become a launching pad for political ambitions, and Senator Bassey Edet Otu is one of the personalities to make the jump from federal lawmaker to state governor.

Governor Otu's transition from the Senate to the governor's office follows a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics. This move is part of what OrderPaper Nigeria calls the "ICONS of the Fourth Republic" - a growing number of governors who previously served as lawmakers.

For more details about these political career transitions, check the link below:
https://parliamentreports.com/icons-11-incumbent-governors-groomed-in-the-legislature/

Taking a look at the bills presented in the National Assembly on July 10th, 2025.Curious to see which bills get presente...
14/07/2025

Taking a look at the bills presented in the National Assembly on July 10th, 2025.

Curious to see which bills get presented every plenary day? Keep a tab on our page or follow and turn on post notifications.

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