Nigerian Deliberative Town Halls
IDEA’s Deliberative Town Halls in Nigeria examine what citizens want from their lawmakers and how direct engagement can build trust and support for democratic reform. Findings suggest that listening and explaining can help citizens feel heard and represented, even when nothing is delivered.
Nigeria 2026
Building on the first project, three Deliberative Town Halls in Bende, Obio‑Akpor, and Ikole/Oye examined what Nigerians want from their lawmakers and whether listening, explanation, and recognition can build trust beyond providing material goods.
Nigeria 2026
Building on the first project, three Deliberative Town Halls in Bende, Obio‑Akpor, and Ikole/Oye examined what Nigerians want from their lawmakers and whether listening, explanation, and recognition can build trust beyond providing material goods.
Nigeria 2026
Building on the first project, three Deliberative Town Halls in Bende, Obio‑Akpor, and Ikole/Oye examined what Nigerians want from their lawmakers and whether listening, explanation, and recognition can build trust beyond providing material goods.
Nigeria 2026
Building on the first project, three Deliberative Town Halls in Bende, Obio‑Akpor, and Ikole/Oye examined what Nigerians want from their lawmakers and whether listening, explanation, and recognition can build trust beyond providing material goods.