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Five steps to become an active Nigerian citizen – Tracka NG
Tracka NG, a social platform that consists of active citizens tracking implementation of government projects has proffered five simple steps for more Nigerians to become active citizens.
For many years, Nigerians have wondered what the members of the national assembly and even the federal government have been doing with the resource of the country.
Many more have even lamented the fact that billions of naira are awarded for projects that never materialise but all that is about to end if more Nigerians get into the ‘Nigeria Business’.
An active citizen is a person who actively takes responsibility and initiative in areas of public concern such as crime prevention and the local community.
And with five simple steps, you can contribute your own quota to the growth of Nigeria and allow more scrutiny of lawmakers.
According to Tracka NG, “Firstly, find out about government projects in your communities.
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“Secondly, visit the project sites, then engage your elected representative at both state and federal.
“You will also have to engage Ministry/Agency in charge of projects.
“Lastly, report project and monitor update.
Five steps to become an active citizen
(1) Find out about government projects in your communities
(2) Visit project sites
(3) Engage your elected representative at both state and federal.
(4) Engage Ministry/Agency in charge of projects
(5) Report project and monitor update.— Tracka.ng (@TrackaNG) July 1, 2018
With more active citizens in Nigeria we can be assured of more accountability, transparency, checks and balance as well as justice.