TurnUp Jigawa has opened applications for the Youth4Local Government Accountability Workshop under the Local Government Accountability and Performance (LGAP) Project. The 3-day workshop is designed to equip young leaders across all 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State with practical skills in governance monitoring, budget tracking, civic engagement, and accountability advocacy.
The initiative will train and empower 54 youth – two representatives from each LGA – positioning them as accountability champions who can strengthen transparency, influence development outcomes, and amplify citizen voices at the community level. Participants will deepen their understanding of local government operations and gain tools to monitor public spending and engage constructively with decision-makers.
About the Workshop
The Youth4Local Government Accountability Workshop is a capacity-building program that strengthens civic participation by empowering young people to play active roles in governance processes. Over three days, selected participants will engage in hands-on sessions, group activities, and advocacy exercises that prepare them to track performance, demand accountability, and support inclusive governance in their communities.
Why It Matters
Strengthening youth participation in governance strengthens democracy at the grassroots. This workshop not only builds capacity but creates a pipeline of informed young advocates capable of monitoring public spending, demanding better services, and ensuring that local development funds reach the people they are meant for. The LGAP project gives young people the power to engage beyond complaint and step into active leadership for good governance in Jigawa State.
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a resident of Jigawa State
• Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
• Must have an interest in governance, accountability, transparency, or community development
• Young women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
What Participants Will Gain
Budget Tracking & Monitoring Skills
Participants will learn how to monitor local government expenditure, evaluate project implementation, and track service delivery outcomes.
Policy Advocacy Training
The workshop will build practical advocacy capacity, enabling participants to demand transparency, challenge corruption risks, and influence better governance.
Civic Engagement Tools
Youth will gain skills to convene town hall discussions, mobilize communities, and facilitate communication between citizens and local authorities.
Network Building
Selected applicants will join a statewide cohort of Youth Accountability Trackers, creating a platform for peer learning and collaboration across Jigawa.
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a resident of Jigawa State
• Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
• Must have an interest in governance, accountability, transparency, or community development
• Young women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Application Deadline
11th December 2025
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