Connected Development (CODE), in a press briefing on Saturday, has  shared noteworthy observations from its election observers during the ongoing off-cycle elections in Bayelsa and Imo states. Using its election intelligence tool, UZABE, CODE monitored the elections through thousands of volunteer observers, shedding light on both positive efforts and concerns. Emmanuel Njoku, CODE's head of…

Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive of Connected Development (CODE), addressed stakeholders ahead of the imminent governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa. He urged stakeholders to play their roles in ensuring a peaceful and successful electoral process. Lawal emphasized the pivotal role that civil society organizations, the media, and security agencies play in ensuring the success…

In the aftermath of the significant legal victory in the P&ID case, Hamzat Lawal, CEO of Connected Development, has expressed his commendation for President Bola Tinubu's leadership and unwavering commitment to defending Nigeria's financial interests. Lawal said the victory at the Business and Property Court in London, where an $11.5 billion (USD) award and accumulated…

Hamzat Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, a civil society organization, has commended the new youth minister, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, for her commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a statement sent to journalists on Monday, Lawal commended the minister for her comment during her resumption in office that she would…

In commemoration of the 2023 International Day of Democracy, Hamzat Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development (CODE), has expressed his gratitude towards Nigerian security agencies and the judiciary for their pivotal roles in upholding democracy in the country. He, nevertheless, called for more comprehensive electoral and constitutional reforms to fortify Nigeria’s democratic foundations.…

Prominent activist Hamzat Lawal has expressed his commendation for the appointment of Bashir Suleiman Zuntu as the Accountant General of Kaduna State by Governor Uba Sani. The appointment was announced by Muhammad Shehu Molash, the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, on Thursday, July 27, and it takes immediate effect. Lawal praised Governor Sani's decision to appoint…

A prominent activist and Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise youth integration in governance. Lawal's letter comes amid speculations that the president's ministerial list would be released soon. He advised the president to involve them in shaping policies related to education, the environment, climate change,…

A leading African social accountability advocate, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser (NSA). In a statement sent to journalists shortly after Ribadu was upgraded from Special Adviser, Security to NSA, Mallam Lawal stated that the appointment demonstrates President Tinubu's commitment to strengthening Nigeria's…

Renowned anti-corruption activist, Hamzat Lawal, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint young people to key positions in his government. Speaking to journalists at a recent event in Abuja, Lawal, the founder of social accountability initiative Follow The Money and civil society organization Connected Development, emphasized the importance of youth participation in governance. Highlighting…