Shobo Mayowa

International Development | Environmental Sustainability

[HEDA Resource Centre @HEDAgenda]

18 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!
Let’s keep encouraging people to vote for the nominees before the deadline.
Vote here: https://t.co/gzuyTuKyaJ
#GFIIA2026

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨Gross FAAC Allocation to States (August 2026)

1. Lagos — ₦85.23bn
2. Delta — ₦74.42bn
3. Rivers — ₦65.06bn
4. Akwa Ibom — ₦60.88bn
5. Bayelsa — ₦56.64bn
6. Kano — ₦29.33bn
7. Oyo — ₦29.23bn
8. Imo — ₦23.93bn
9. Kaduna — ₦22.86bn
10. Edo — ₦22.36bn
11. Benue — ₦22.27bn
12. Katsina — ₦22.26bn
13. Niger — ₦22.14bn
14. Ondo — ₦21.95bn
15. Jigawa — ₦21.34bn
16. Borno — ₦20.80bn
17. Bauchi — ₦20.59bn
18. Anambra — ₦20.28bn
19. Abia — ₦20.11bn
20. Sokoto — ₦19.52bn
21. Kogi — ₦19.35bn
22. Adamawa — ₦19.30bn
23. Yobe — ₦19.20bn
24. Zamfara — ₦18.98bn
25. Plateau — ₦18.77bn
26. Kebbi — ₦18.37bn
27. Enugu — ₦18.24bn
28. Ogun — ₦17.90bn
29. Cross River — ₦17.56bn
30. Ekiti — ₦17.37bn
31. Gombe — ₦17.15bn
32. Osun — ₦16.96bn
33. Kwara — ₦16.77bn
34. Taraba — ₦16.77bn
35. Nasarawa — ₦16.53bn
36. Ebonyi — ₦16.20bn

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

@DataphytAcademy workshop was quite insightful for me both as a researcher and advocate. I learned the importance of having baseline to prove exactly how much of a departure current votes are from the norm. There are a ton of datasets that can be gleaned from elections today

[HEDA Resource Centre @HEDAgenda]

HEDA applauds the EFCC's sustained efforts in the fight against corruption. Following proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Labour Minister Dr. Chris Ngige over alleged NSITF procurement irregularities, HEDA has called for continued accountability and due process to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria's justice system.

#FightAgainstCorruption #Accountability #Justice #HEDA #EFCC

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨Fellowship Finale

The second cohort of our Policy Writing Fellowship has been nothing short of remarkable. Congratulations to all the fellows graduating today.

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨Meet the Fellows

Get to know the Fellows of the Second Cohort of the Policy Writing Fellowship and discover the policy papers they authored as part of the programme.

[Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU) @CRDCUPolicyFGN]

SPECIAL ADVISER HADIZA BALA USMAN ADVOCATES STRONGER POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AT AGORA FELLOWSHIP CLOSE-OUT AND PORTAL UNVEILING

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, and Head, Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), @hadizabalausman has said that the future of governance in Nigeria will depend on sound policies, strong institutions, accountability mechanisms and measurable results for citizens.

Bala Usman made this remark today while delivering the keynote address at the Close-Out Ceremony of the Agora Policy Writing Fellowship and the unveiling of the Local Governance Accountability Portal and Policy Registry.
The event, organised by Agora Policy with support from the MacArthur Foundation, brought together policymakers, development partners, researchers, governance experts, civil society actors, journalists and emerging policy professionals to discuss evidence-based policymaking, accountability and citizen engagement.

The Special Adviser, described policy writing as one of the most critical tools for identifying societal challenges, evaluating options, setting priorities and driving collective action for the common good.

Speaking on the importance of policy coordination, she observed that while Nigeria has produced numerous policy documents and reform initiatives, a major challenge has been translating ideas into measurable improvements in citizens’ lives. She explained that this formed the development of the National Policy Coordination Framework, a government-wide initiative designed to improve policy coherence, alignment, tracking and accountability across ministries, departments and agencies.

The Special Adviser also highlighted the Tinubu administration’s ongoing reforms across public finance, revenue mobilisation, social investment, infrastructure, education, agriculture and economic inclusion, noting that their success depends on effective implementation, coordination and performance management. She emphasised that citizens ultimately judge governance by the quality of services delivered and tangible improvements in their daily lives.

Commending Agora Policy for sustaining the fellowship programme, the Special Adviser described it as a valuable investment in developing a new generation of policy professionals equipped to strengthen public policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria. She noted that the quality of policy thinking often determines governance outcomes, stressing that weak problem definition and poor analysis frequently lead to ineffective interventions.

She concluded by encouraging the graduating fellows to apply their skills in addressing public policy challenges, generating practical solutions and promoting evidence-based discourse.

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨 3 Days to Go

On 25 June, Agora Policy will graduate the second cohort of the Policy Writing Fellowship and launch two new platforms: the Local Governance Accountability Portal and the Policy Registry.

#LGAPortal #PolicyRegistry

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

@KingTunde_SZN Hope

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨The Fellowship progresses…

We hold the first virtual workshop for the second cohort of our 25 Policy Writing Fellows this Saturday. The session will be facilitated by @LeenaHoffmann, who will share insights on policy writing, political will, and institutional change.

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

@Waziriadio @CablebooksNg @AgoraPolicy @simonkolawole @iwalesino Congratulations! @Waziriadio ! Eager to learn about the journey for you👏

[Waziri Adio @Waziriadio]

Five years ago, I concluded my term as the head of NEITI, an experience I captured in my memoir 'The Arc of the Possible,' a book about how to get things done in the public service while holding on to one's values. I am in talks with @CablebooksNg to make the book open access.

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

Agora Policy held a two-day inception workshop for the second cohort of its Policy Writing Fellowship, bringing together 25 fellows from across sectors to strengthen evidence-based policy writing and engagement in Nigeria.

Read more on our website:
https://t.co/UZMxwJMGQT

[HEDA Resource Centre @HEDAgenda]

Today, we celebrate one of our own @Tamma_alt 🎉

Happy Birthday to our I.T Intern, Tamara ThankGod, whose commitment, creativity, and support help keep our digital systems running smoothly.

The entire HEDA family wishes you joy, progress, and a year filled with growth, success, and happiness. Cheers to many more achievements ahead!

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨 Day Two of the Policy Writing Fellowship

The second cohort of the Policy Writing Fellowship continues its inception workshop today, with 25 fellows engaging in focused learning, strategic dialogue, and collaborative exchange.

#AgoraPolicyWritingFellowship

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨 Highlights from the two-day inception workshop of the Agora Policy Writing Fellowship.

Bringing together fellows from across sectors for learning, mentorship, and collaboration a dynamic start to strengthening policy writing and evidence-based engagement in Nigeria.

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

BIG MONEY BEHIND FOREST COVER LOSS IN NIGERIA AND THE TROPICS. Does illegal logging make from an economic standpoint? Why is there so much desperation to harvest the forest in spite of existing harsh penalties against offenders?https://t.co/gKu3OVn0QG

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

BIG MONEY BEHIND FOREST COVER LOSS IN NIGERIA (Part Two) . Does illegal logging make from an economic standpoint? Why is there so much desperation to harvest the forest in spite of existing harsh penalties against offenders?https://t.co/B2AY7Kczcw

[Agora Policy @AgoraPolicy]

🚨Agora Policy has announced the selection of 25 Policy Writing Fellows for the second cohort of its Policy Writing Fellowship.

See our website for more information: https://t.co/s22FkefQFt

[Shobo Mayowa @DedoyinShobo]

What Nature Can Tell Us: The Critical Link Between the Energy Sector, Biodiversity and Climate… https://t.co/VkdqDQXLfI