By Femi Mustapha
The Technical Working Group (TWG) on Strengthening the Participatory Budget Process, part of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Kaduna SAP III, has gained the commitment of the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and Implementation at the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
This partnership aims to coordinate an inclusive and impactful public hearing for the Kaduna State 2026 Budget.
Luke Seth Kuyet, the Civil Society Co-Chair of the TWG, explained that the purpose of the advocacy visit was to secure the Committee’s collaboration and commitment to ensuring broader citizen participation in the 2026 budget public hearing.
The delegation commended the Kaduna State House of Assembly for its ongoing commitment to facilitating citizen participation in budget public hearings.
They formally requested collaborative leadership in organizing the 2026 Budget Public Hearing to ensure maximum inclusivity and transparency.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and Implementation welcomed the advocacy team and agreed to coordinate the 2026 budget public hearing.
The TWG and the House Committee on Appropriation and Implementation have agreed to collaborate on organizing the upcoming 2026 Kaduna State Budget Public Hearing, ensuring maximum inclusivity and transparency.
Kuyet emphasized that the public hearing aligns with Pillar 7 of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which focuses on nurturing citizen engagement, and it will be recognized as a significant milestone within the OGP framework.
