This is heartbreaking. People stranded for days without food or water on Edinburgh Road after Binnie bypass while major projects take priority.
Fix the existing roads that Nigerians actually use every day.
Infrastructure should ease suffering, not add to it.
Nigeria’s classrooms are now crime scenes.
Since 2014, more than 2,496 students have been abducted in 92 school attacks across Nigeria.
From Chibok to Dapchi, Kankara, Kuriga, and now the latest attacks in Borno and Oyo, the pattern is painfully familiar.
And On May 15, 2026, suspected insurgents abducted children from a school in Askira-Uba, Borno State, just minutes after a military patrol left the area.
This is no longer a “Northern problem.” It is a national security emergency.
The deeper tragedy? Nigeria already has laws criminalising kidnapping as terrorism. The challenge is not legislation, it is enforcement.
Read the full article here: https://t.co/jLxf35k8DX
Today, we launched PPDC's Annual Report. A reflection of a year defined by purpose, progress, and an unwavering commitment to accountability.
Beyond the numbers and milestones, this report tells a story of collaboration, resilience, and the collective effort to strengthen transparency, improve public procurement, and empower citizens to demand better governance.
While we are proud of what has been accomplished, we remain conscious of the work that lies ahead. The challenges facing governance and development are significant, but so are the opportunities to drive lasting change.
I am grateful to our partners and stakeholders including @BudgITng Nigeria, @NhrcNigeria, CLEEN Foundation, Hope Behind Bars Africa, supporters, and the incredible Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) @PPDC_ng team whose commitment continues to transform ideas into impact.
The work continues.
#PPDC #AnnualReport #Transparency #Accountability #Civicengagement #GoodGovernance #PublicProcurement
I am please to announce my selection as an Ambassador for the Pan African Ai & Innovation Summit 2026. @PAAISummit.
This opportunity reflects a shared commitment to advancing innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence across Africa.
As someone passionate about Artificial Intelligence and the unexplored possibilities of AI within Africa, I look forward to contributing meaningfully and engaging with thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers from across the continent as we explore transformative solutions for Africa's future.
Thank you to the Pan African Ai and Innovation Summit Team for this opportunity.
In 2007, in Rivers State, 14-year-old Gospel Uabari Kinanee left home to play football with his friends. Along the way, he was picked up by police officers and disappeared from his family's life.
For 18 years, his family searched tirelessly across Rivers State, desperately seeking answers about their missing son and brother.
Their search yielded nothing. Years later, his older brother received a shocking phone call informing him that Gospel had been locked up in prison all along.
Now, Gospel is 32 years old. Eighteen years of his life have been taken from him. His childhood is gone, educational opportunities lost.
The prime years of his life were stolen by the reckless actions of incompetence.
The Administration of Criminal Justice Act was enacted to prevent injustices like this. Yet, despite the law, cases of unlawful detention and abuse of process continue to occur.
This must stop.
We call on the government and relevant authorities to ensure the strict enforcement of Administration of Criminal Justice Act.
No citizen should lose nearly two decades of their life because of institutional negligence.
Nigeria’s Rising Debt Burden: Politics or Development?
Nigeria is seeking a new $1.25bn World Bank loan aimed at supporting infrastructure, energy, agriculture, digital systems, and job creation. While the goals are development-focused, the timing is less than a year before the 2027 elections raising important questions about priorities and political incentives.
Nigeria’s public debt has surged from ₦12.6 trillion in 2015 to over ₦159 trillion in 2025. At the same time, debt servicing now consumes over 80–90% of government revenue, crowding out spending on education, health, and infrastructure.
With rising borrowing and limited evidence of strong development outcomes from past loans, concerns remain about whether new debt is driving real transformation or deepening a cycle of repayment pressure.
Read the full article for more
https://t.co/x8FAhqmFTy
I'm Lucy James Abagi CEO Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) @PPDC_ng and it's subsidiaries.
Beyond the title, I'm passionate about creating opportunities, vocalising impact across communities and building solutions that drives stable change - Locally and Globally.
I'm not just building a brand!
I'm building a Legacy 🌎
#LucyJamesAbagi #WomeninLeadership #Globalimpact #PurposeDriven #Communitydevelopment
Such comments should not be dismissed lightly, considering the many Nigerians who have been victims of terrorist violence. Voicing support for terrorist groups weakens the fight against them. Sheik Gumi’s public statements on this matter merit careful review by the authorities. #enoughisenough
For me it's beyond Design, it's an opportunity to do Real Impactful Work.
My is Emmanuel Oladimeji and I'm applying for Internship at the communications department @PPDC_ng#internwithppdc#PPDCNextGen
#500Interns
I think we’ve gotten to our first milestones, so I’ll share the form for the people looking for internships today. And hopefully I’ll actually start pairing interns today because some companies are in a hurry to hire.
I need two things :
RT & open thread to see
#500Interns We now have 96 companies.
Your task for today.
RT the tweet below and this one.
Click the LinkedIn link on the thread and like repost on LinkedIn too.
Reply done where you’re done. We’re getting ready to open the form for the interns. 🤝🤝
#500interns I have a question for my volunteers.
We currently have 89 registered companies who want to hire paid interns.
Should we put out a form for interns and start pairing interns when we get to 100 companies? Or should we wait till 500.
RT = Start at 100
like = Wait
#500interns Where are my volunteers?
The task for today is to RT this tweet and quoted tweet below.
Let’s get as many companies to see the tweet below.
Almost at 100 companies. If these companies are hiring 1-5 people on average, that’s a potential 350 paid intern roles.
Hi twitter, If your company is hiring ( technical, non-technical, legal, EA, Assistants, Physical, onsite, hybrid, anyone)
kindly fill this form. I’ll sort the right intern and send them your way.
#500Interns
https://t.co/syay22OjAa
The goal is not just to create visually appealing designs but to drive real results for my clients. I listen to understand their business needs and develop solutions that truly make a difference.
#500Interns --- Assembleeee.
First task.
kindly RT this and share to as many companies as possible that you know online. The goal is for us to get 500 companies to fill this.
Form for companies hiring interns :
https://t.co/SzzxVhQSnv