Connected Development

On behalf of every across our communities, programmes, and platforms, we celebrate Kunle Babs () | Chief Consultant, Global Communications & Advocacy today with deep gratitude and genuine joy.

May this new year of your life bring you the very things you so faithfully give others — clarity, purpose, good health, and stories worth telling. Here’s to greater reach, deeper impact, and many more chapters ahead. 🎉

Happy Birthday, Kunle Babs!

🚨 Nigeria has no Hantavirus cases, but is that due to preparedness or luck?

A Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has alerted the world, with 8 confirmed cases, 3 deaths, and contact tracing underway across multiple countries. Nigeria has been spared so far.

But the evidence raises harder questions. Nigeria tested 1.78 million COVID samples at peak, South Africa, with a smaller population, tested 3.2 million. That gap was never closed. Officer shortages and inadequate quarantine facilities at our ports remain documented, institutional admissions.

Nigeria has a window. The time to act is now.

Read our full statement below 👇

Connected Development [CODE] has officially launched its 2025 Annual Report, themed “Leading Communities to Transparent Action.”

This year’s report goes beyond documentation, it further demonstrates how citizen participation is being translated into measurable governance outcomes across Nigeria.

From tracking public resources and strengthening service delivery to amplifying citizen voices and advancing data-driven advocacy, the report captures a year defined by evidence, accountability, and deliberate civic action.

As noted by Acting Chief Executive, Hyeladzira Mshelia, “This report is not a ceremonial update, it is a call to action.” It underscores the urgency of strengthening institutional coordination and closing persistent gaps in governance and public financial systems.

At its core, the report reflects a strategic shift for us, from reporting impact to scaling citizen-led accountability, powered by civic technology and youth engagement.

📥 Download the full report: https://www.connecteddevelopment.org/2025-annual-report/