The Presidency has introduced new guidelines for the quarterly Stakeholder and Citizens Engagement Meetings, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and citizen participation in governance.
The Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU), under the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, announced that ministries must hold at least one engagement meeting per quarter. These sessions, led by ministers alongside permanent secretaries and top officials, aim to bridge the gap between the government and citizens, ensuring direct feedback informs policy adjustments.
The meetings must involve civil society organizations, professional groups, the media, and ordinary citizens. The Ministry of Information and National Orientation is tasked with coordinating media participation to maximize public awareness.
The Presidency emphasized that casual ministerial public appearances, such as media interviews or investor visits, will not count as stakeholder engagements. Ministries must provide documented evidence of compliance, including invitations, attendance lists, presentations, and reports on feedback implementation.
With these measures, the government seeks to enhance policy communication and ensure governance remains citizen-driven.
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