March 02, (THEWILL) -Osun government through the State’s Civic Engagement Centre on Tuesday unveiled its “feedback website” for easy access to the government and its programs by the residents.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Civic Engagement, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, said the website was designed to deepen and afford residents the opportunity of direct contact with the government through modern technology.
Oyintiloye, who noted that the platform would further bridge the gaps between government and the people, said, both residents and non-residents would also have the opportunity to express their opinion about government programs and how it’s affecting them.
He said the web platform was designed in a way that residents could drop their enquiry or complaints and also call the government whenever the need arises on the quick response dedicated lines and email address on it.
Oyintiloye, who noted that it was not possible for government to reach out to all residents individually, said they can reach the government and in return government can reach them via the platform.
“The website is designed in such a way that people can drop their complaints and enquiry for government’s attention and can also call government in any of the quick response dedicated lines and email address provided on the platform.
“It will serve as a feedback mechanism between the government and the people in the areas of development as well as government policies and programmes.
“Through the website, activities of govt especially in the rural areas will be further projected to the outside world
“It will also create avenue for partnership with many multi nationals and NGOs with interest in the improved living condition for rural dwellers,” he said.
Oyintiloye, who appreciated the governor for establishing the centre, said it had been interfacing with the people across all social strata in a bid to promote social democratic ideals through inclusive and participatory governance.
Also, Mr Israel Famurewa, the chairman of Osun state Universal Basic Education, while unveiling the website, said it would bridge the gap between the government and the residents.
Famurewa, who commended the civic centre for creating the website, said it would enable citizens to be fully aware of government programs and events.
He said the state’s Civic Engagement Centre had became a reference point in the Southwest and the country, adding that because of its impact other states are asking questions on how to do it.
In his remarks, Mr Richard Tinubu, the Director-General of Bureau of Social Services , said the website would open the state to a new world.
Tinubu, who noted that engaging with people is important in any democratic setting, said the website would enable residents to interface with the government.
In their various contribution, Mr Rufus Oyegbile, Special Adviser on Environment, Mr Amidu Tadese, Commissioner For Water Resources and Mr Sola Ogunfolaju, Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Empowerment, said the website would bridge the gap between the government and the people.
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