Bukola Afeni
The Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Hamzat Lawal has signed a
MOU by partnering with Hon. Bello El-Rufai to bolster transparency and accountability in the Kaduna North Federal Constituency.
The collaboration involves monitoring constituency projects, conducting community engagements, and deploying project monitoring tools.
According to Hamzat, the partnership will include sharing valuable information and field assessment reports with the Federal Legislator.
“Today, we have signed a document compelling Connected Development and House of Rep. Member, Hon. Bello El-Rufai, to work jointly , to build an adopted tool , to nominate constituency project that depicts the need and aspirations of its constituents. After this, the money are earmarked and released for contracting and for implementation.
“We have also agreed in this document that we will jointly monitor the utilization of the funds , by engaging the constituent members, most importantly when hosting meetings. We will also be there to monitor and observe how the Honourable member engage its constituents at the local level , and also ensures that whatever he brings at the floor of the National Assembly reflects the wish and aspirations of his people on ground .
The CEO of CODE further added that the Memorandum of Understanding showcases that truly law makers and civil society can work together to ensure that Nigerians enjoys the dividends of democracy.
The Honourable Member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Bello El- Rufai, said Nigeria is not ranking well on corruption index.
He added that the partnership with CODE will bring about accountability and transparency in his constituency.
He commended the CEO of CODE ,Hamzat Lawal for previous experience in tracking data in the health and education sector, especially during COVID 19 outbreak.
He said “It is my duty to make sure the job is done, but Hamzat has more skills in implementing projects, that is why the organization was set up. He has more tools to blow whistle in the society.
“Being accountable to the people of my constituency is the right thing to do.I will continue to be an advocate of truth by sending this message to other members of the House”, Hon El- Rufai promised.
