THE CITIZENS PROJECT · A NATIONWIDE CIVIC INITIATIVE

Documenting a nation’s progress. Empowering its citizens.

A non-partisan national movement recording governance, strengthening communities and giving every Nigerian a voice — across all 36 states, the FCT and six geopolitical zones.

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36 + FCT

States covered nationwide

6

Geopolitical zones, one hub each

590+

Local government chapters

Vol. IV

Latest Reform Index™ volume

01 — WHO WE ARE

A civic watchdog and national think-tank.

The Citizens Project began as a social responsibility initiative of Orbitnews, a media and strategic communications firm in Abuja. It has grown into a national development and media advocacy organisation that records governance, analyses it critically and shares it widely.

We are non-partisan but pro-progress — offering constructive critique, celebrating real achievement, and ensuring every citizen can see, measure and take part in how Nigeria is governed.

About the project

02 — OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

Five commitments behind everything we do

From the community hall to the national record, our work rests on five commitments.

01

Grassroots Empowerment

Local Government chapters identify and deliver the projects their communities need most.

02

Civic Education

Town halls, policy workshops and youth programmes that turn information into participation.

03

Documentation & Accountability

Scorecards for every tier of government and a National Governance Database open to all.

04

National Media Advocacy

Documentaries, podcasts and op-eds that counter misinformation with fact-based reporting.

05

Unifying Narratives

Celebrating cross-regional achievement through “Nigeria’s Story”, a living archive of national milestones.

Map of Nigeria in the colours of the national flag

NATIONWIDE REACH

In every state, across all six zones.

From Local Government chapters to six regional hubs, the Citizens Project connects every community to the national conversation, with a presence in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

North-West

North-East

North-Central

South-West

South-East

South-South

03 — FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION

The Reform Index™

A comprehensive, non-partisan compendium tracking the reforms, policies and decisions of the Tinubu administration between May 29, 2023 and May 28, 2026 — built on verified data, media tracking, budget analysis and citizen surveys, and published every two years.

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Economic Reform

Infrastructure

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Governance & Institutions

Social Protection

National Unity

Regional Development

THE DIARY · THE REFORM INDEX™

Volume after volume, the record grows.

Each volume of The Reform Index™ tracks Nigeria’s governance evolution under the Tinubu administration, built on verified data and citizen insight.

VOLUME II

Tracking Nigeria’s Governance Evolution

VOLUME III

Tracking Nigeria’s Governance Evolution

VOLUME IV · LATEST

Tracking Nigeria’s Governance Evolution

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04 — COURTESY VISITS

Taking the Diary to the nation’s leaders

Our delegations have presented the Diary to traditional rulers, ministers, presidential aides and legislators, building a coalition for transparent, participatory governance.

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05 — PATRONS & LEADERSHIP