The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) is currently in the Bayelsa state capital, Yenagoa, for governance and impact assessment of Governor Seriake Dickson’s eight years’ administration in the state.
Igbere TV reports that the group arrived Bayelsa State on Sunday, September 8th in the evening.
The NGIJ President, Wale Abydeen in a statement sent to newsmen on Monday said the assessment was aimed at promoting accountability, transparency and good governance as well as strengthening democratic rule in Nigeria by performing watchdog role in the society.
The NGIJ President also stated that the guild’s members while in the state would interact with critical stakeholders including traditional rulers, security agencies, top government functionaries, labour leaders, political parties, artisans and others.
“10,000 questionnaires will be administered across all the eight local government areas of the state to assess the achievements and impact of Governor Seriake Dickson administration on the people,” he said.
Mr. Abydeen explained that the assessment became necessary as the governor is concluding his two terms tenure and in view of the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
Abydeen disclosed that the guild in August 2019 unveiled its Governance Assessment Report on administration of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello at the Federal Capital Territory.
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists NGIJ is an association of journalists driven by the thirst for professionalism and agenda setting role of the media to make government more accountable to the governed.
Its objectives include stimulating the culture of investigation and deep research in journalism to help democratic process and political choice.
