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Yiaga Africa mobilizes Ogun constituents for people's assembly establishment
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
10 Nov 2025 05:29 AM
Abeokuta, Ogun – Yiaga Africa Centre, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to promoting democratic governance and citizen engagement in Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards deepening grassroots democracy in Ogun State by mobilizing constituents in the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency to establish a People's Assembly.
The initiative, which aims to empower local communities through structured participatory governance, saw representatives from various groups across the wards of the federal constituency convene in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday.
During the meeting, participants unanimously resolved to form the People's Assembly as a platform for constituents to directly influence decision-making processes, hold elected officials accountable, and address local development priorities.
According to details from the gathering, the People's Assembly is envisioned as an inclusive forum comprising ward-level delegates, community leaders, youth groups, women's associations, persons with disabilities, and other stakeholders.
This body will serve as a bridge between the people and their representatives in the National Assembly, fostering regular town halls, policy advocacy, and oversight of constituency projects.
Yiaga Africa's effort aligns with its broader #WatchTheVote and legislative advocacy programs, which have previously supported similar assemblies in other parts of Nigeria to enhance transparency and civic participation.
Organizers emphasized that the Ifo/Ewekoro People's Assembly will prioritize issues such as infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and security challenges frequently raised by residents in the constituency.
Honorable representatives and community influencers present at the meeting hailed the move as a timely intervention to revitalize democratic engagement at the grassroots level.
"This Assembly will give voice to the voiceless and ensure that our lawmakers truly represent our interests," one ward delegate reportedly stated.
Yiaga Africa has committed to providing technical support, training, and resources to operationalize the Assembly in the coming weeks. The organization called on federal and state authorities to recognize and collaborate with the new body for effective governance.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with demands for more accountable leadership, initiatives like this underscore the growing role of civil society in strengthening democratic institutions.
The initiative, which aims to empower local communities through structured participatory governance, saw representatives from various groups across the wards of the federal constituency convene in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday.
During the meeting, participants unanimously resolved to form the People's Assembly as a platform for constituents to directly influence decision-making processes, hold elected officials accountable, and address local development priorities.
According to details from the gathering, the People's Assembly is envisioned as an inclusive forum comprising ward-level delegates, community leaders, youth groups, women's associations, persons with disabilities, and other stakeholders.
This body will serve as a bridge between the people and their representatives in the National Assembly, fostering regular town halls, policy advocacy, and oversight of constituency projects.
Yiaga Africa's effort aligns with its broader #WatchTheVote and legislative advocacy programs, which have previously supported similar assemblies in other parts of Nigeria to enhance transparency and civic participation.
Organizers emphasized that the Ifo/Ewekoro People's Assembly will prioritize issues such as infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and security challenges frequently raised by residents in the constituency.
Honorable representatives and community influencers present at the meeting hailed the move as a timely intervention to revitalize democratic engagement at the grassroots level.
"This Assembly will give voice to the voiceless and ensure that our lawmakers truly represent our interests," one ward delegate reportedly stated.
Yiaga Africa has committed to providing technical support, training, and resources to operationalize the Assembly in the coming weeks. The organization called on federal and state authorities to recognize and collaborate with the new body for effective governance.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with demands for more accountable leadership, initiatives like this underscore the growing role of civil society in strengthening democratic institutions.
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