02/02/2026
POLICY ALERT INTERFACE WITH IBIONO IBOM CHAIRMAN
In ensuring transparency and accountability in Local Government Administration, Policy Alert a Civil Society Organisation Committed to advancing Fiscal and Ecological Justice in the Niger Delta, paid an advocacy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Rt. Hon. Obong Asuakak Umoh to intimate him of their current advocacy drive of Prioritizing Communities, Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Administration, the project implemented by Policy Alert but with support from the Nigerian Youth Fund which the fund is given to Youth-led organizations that are focused on citizens' participation and leadership and also governance.
Leading the team Mr Faith Paulinus Head of Project, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL) Officer said the project which had kicked started with the first phase of training 90 youths from Ten local government areas across the Three Senatorial Districts of the State on Civic Engagement, Budget Literacy and Advocacy promises to bring positive impact to governance.
The group who were on the visit to solicit partnership with the Chairman Ibiono Ibom LGC to facilitate the Quarterly Town Hall meeting which is the next phase of the programme, in ensuring citizens come together to meet with the Chairman and interface on some policy decisions especially among young people, women, and persons with disabilities to brief them of the several achievements of government which some of them might not be aware of. The town hall meeting will also serve as a platform for Need Assessment of the people for further development.
The Chairman of Ibiono Ibom appreciated the efforts of the group and their initiative and took out time to mention the several achievement of his administration ranging from Educational grants and scholarship, Health Care, Agriculture, Road infrastructure, Building for traditional rulers, Monthly stipends to over 300 youths in several committees, periodic interface among Youths, Elders, Women and Stakeholders. He suggested to the group in their several advocacies and trainings to advice the youths to shun the frequent use of social media to abuse government officials, also give reorientation on certain societal belief of unnecessary ceremonies. He promised to partner with the group on their several programmes.
The meeting had in attendance other members of the group to include Idorenyin Eyo - Project Lead
Dr. Koko Udo - Head of Programmes.
