Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has opened applications for its upcoming Capacity Building Workshop focused on improving budget literacy among citizens in Kwara State.
The training, backed by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and Christian Aid in Nigeria, will equip participants with practical knowledge on the budget process, tax obligations, and how these impact public services. A spokesperson explained, “This workshop will give residents the tools to understand government spending, know their rights as taxpayers, and take action when necessary through the Grievance Redress Mechanism.”
Set for Thursday, 28th August 2025, in Ilorin, Kwara State, the programme will start at 9:00AM. The event will be held in person and has a limited number of available slots.
Why Join?
i. Understand how the budget process works and how it affects public services.
ii. Learn your tax rights and obligations as a citizen.
iii. Explore how to use the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to report tax-related concerns.
iv. Gain hands-on experience in using a citizen scorecard to monitor budget performance.
Who Should Attend?
i. Anyone ready to make government work better for the people citizens, community leaders, advocates, and changemakers.
Those interested can apply by completing the form at https://forms.gle/po8jaWgYLRuexEUv7. Organisers say participants will be encouraged to carry out follow-up projects in their local communities or organisations, applying the citizen scorecard to track budget implementation.
The initiative notes that stronger budget literacy can drive transparency, promote civic responsibility, and help ensure that public resources in Kwara State are effectively managed.