BudgIT, a civic technology organization, and Enough is Enough Nigeria, a civil society organization that promotes public accountability through active citizenship, are co-hosting the 6th Technology, New Media, Citizenship, and Governance (TNCG) Conference .
A conference on the theme of “Technology: The present and future of political activity in Africa.”
The twice-yearly Pan-African Hybrid Conference, formerly known as the New Media, Citizenship and Governance Conference, reflects the growing influence of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on governance. The brand name was changed.
Commenting on the conference, BudgiT’s Global Director Oluseun Onigbinde said, “At BudgiT, we are committed to ensuring that technology and data remain tools available to citizens to hold governments accountable.
The TNCG conference creates a platform for dialogue, innovation, and partnership that can push the boundaries of what civic technology can achieve in transforming governance in Africa.
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“Now, more than ever, it is important to bridge the gap between citizens and governments through technology. The TNCG conference is a timely platform to consider the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Policymakers, private sector, academia, students, and civil society stakeholders will participate in the conference to explore how technology and new media are reshaping Africa’s governance landscape and to support political action and reform. Share best practices for using technology. The conference is expected to explore innovative ways to leverage technology to enhance public engagement and government service delivery and accountability, with keynote address by former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo. be welcomed as a person.
Other confirmed presenters are Mr. Usman Curry (iLAB, Liberia), Mr. Mtemi wa Kiama (co-chairman of the Coordinating Group for the African National Standing Movement, Kenya), and Mr. Iyinoluwa Ayobeji (MD, PhD, Futures).・Africa, Nigeria), Mr. Abiola Durodola (ED, AdvoKC, Nigeria), etc. .
Opeyemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, highlighted the role of technology in promoting accountability and inclusive governance.
He noted that technology has given ordinary Nigerians unprecedented power to hold leaders accountable and shape public debate.
