P-BUT Quarter 2 Report

The P-BUT project is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public budgeting process in five states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is intended to build the capacity of 300 civil society leaders including women and community leaders across the six project locations of Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Kano and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to engage with public budget making process with a view to entrench a culture of open budget process and make their public officers account for public resources committed to their care. During the period under review, CLERD implemented two major activities that is second pre-visits to project locations and second planning meeting. We held 94 introductory meetings with various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the 6 project locations.