The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation is preparing to host a two-day interactive session on May 20th and 21st, 2025, in Kaduna, aimed at evaluating the progress of electoral promises made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The organisers have stated that the event intends to enhance government-citizen engagement and promote transparency in the lead-up to the 2027 elections nationwide.
In a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, the Foundation’s Director-General, Abubakar Umar, explained that the session is designed to bridge the gap between policy implementation and public perception, dispel misinformation, and clarify misconceptions regarding the administration’s initiatives.
He noted that the session will include high-level presentations and interactive discussions with key Federal Government representatives, focusing on critical sectors such as national security, agricultural and food security, infrastructure and social services, as well as governance and the economy.
“This landmark event builds on the Foundation’s successful engagement on 17th October 2022, where frontline presidential candidates, including then-candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, presented their manifestos and made commitments towards the development of Northern Nigeria,” Umar stated.
He highlighted that the event will assess the progress made by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in various sectors, including “assessing efforts to enhance safety and stability across the nation, evaluating initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food sufficiency, reviewing advancements in physical infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential services, as well as examining policies aimed at fostering economic growth, transparency, and effective governance.”
The Foundation believes that such interactions are essential for maintaining trust between the government and its citizens, fostering unity, and encouraging informed public discourse.
“We believe that such interactions are vital for sustaining trust between the government and its citizens, fostering unity, and promoting informed public discourse,” Umar added.
He reiterated that the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation is dedicated to advancing the legacy of the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto, by promoting good governance, socio-economic development, and unity in Northern Nigeria and beyond.
“This event underscores our dedication to creating platforms that empower citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and hold leaders accountable,” Umar remarked.
He concluded by stating that the two-day interactive session promises to be a significant event in Nigeria’s democratic calendar, offering a platform for citizens to engage with government representatives and ensure accountability for their actions.
“As the country continues to navigate its development challenges, such events are crucial in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance,” Umar added.
