Author: Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi

IN a moment marked by growing public skepticism toward governance and deepening social divides, a bold gathering in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, stood out not as a ceremonial event, but as a real-time example of what inclusive governance can look like. Some figures were represented. Held at the historic Arewa House, the 2-Day Interactive Programme on Government–Citizen Engagement for National Development brought together an impressive constellation of Nigeria’s federal ministers, security chiefs, state governors, development agencies, civil society organizations, and citizen voices. Themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government–Citizen Engagement for National Development”. The event served as a critical check-in—two years into…