Stallion Times organized a panel discussion on constituency projects on Saturday in Kano, focusing on monitoring the activities of constituencies and their impact on local communities.
The roundtable discussion brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, civil society organizations, religious groups, and the media, with the aim of fostering dialogue and improving the management of constituency projects that benefit the people of Kano State.
Discussions centered on strengthening citizen relations, ensuring transparency, and providing consistent monitoring and tracking of constituency projects. In his welcome address, Stallion Times’ Editor-in-Chief, Isiyaku Ahmed, stressed the importance of engaging citizens in the initiation of constituency projects, encouraging community ownership, and co-creating tracking and monitoring templates for these initiatives.
“As civil society and media, your role is to promote transparency and accountability in constituency projects in Kano State,” Ahmed said, highlighting the critical role of these sectors in ensuring projects meet community needs.
Dr. Abdussalam Muhd Kani, the special speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of community involvement in monitoring constituency projects. He urged citizens to courageously follow up with contractors and ensure projects are executed properly. He added, “The community has the right to request documentation on projects and should form committees to communicate their needs to authorities for inclusion in the budget.”
Participants also called for the organization of town hall meetings, media engagements, public dialogues, and advocacy initiatives to raise awareness and enhance public confidence in constituency projects. These efforts, they advised, would help drive development and improve the governance of Kano State.
