TheEnvironmental and Accountability Reporting (EAR) Project in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria aims to enhance transparency in environmental and accountability governance, promote public participation, and contribute to sustainable development in the region.

Key Objectives of the EAR Project:

  • Strengthen reporting: The project will develop and implement a comprehensive environmental and accountability governance reporting framework for the Niger Delta region, including standardized reporting templates, data collection protocols, and data visualization tools.
  • Promote public engagement: The project will engage with communities, civil society organizations, and government agencies to raise awareness about environmental and accountability governance issues and encourage participation in governance processes.
  • Enhance accountability: The project will conduct investigative journalism and research to expose environmental and other violations and hold responsible parties accountable for their actions.
  • Integrate environmental data into decision-making: The project will facilitate the integration of environmental and accountability data into decision-making processes at all levels of governance, promoting evidence-based policy-making.
  • Support sustainable development initiatives: The project will support sustainable development initiatives in the Niger Delta region, such as contract tracking, environmental protection projects, community-based resource management initiatives, and climate change adaptation measures.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Increased transparency and accountability in governance.
  • Enhanced public engagement in environmental protection.
  • Reduced environmental violations.
  • Improved decision-making for sustainable development.
  • Strengthened environmental protection in the Niger Delta.

Stories Published under the Environmental and Accountability Reporting (EAR) Project:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Akwa Ibom State Government Spends N114.5bn On Ghost Emergencies
  2. INVESTIGATION: Despite Spending N5 Billion, 16 Years Later Owena Multipurpose Dam Is Uncomplete
  3. Investigation: Community Left To Suffer After ₦297.7 Million Road Project Stalls
  4. Broken Promises: Callywood Studio Lies Fallow Despite Millions Spent
  5. Empty Hall And Overgrown Weeds: State Of Unutilized Skill Acquisition Center In Akwa Ibom
  6. Financial Anomalies Uncovered: Over 10 Nigerian Ministries Engage In Illegal Transactions