Bridging gaps: Osun govt launches feedback website

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

In a bid to bridge the gaps between government and the people, Osun State government through its Civic Engagement Centre on Tuesday launcheda feedback website for residents to have easy access to government and its programmes.

Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, explained that the website was designed to deepen and afford residents the opportunity of direct contact with the government and its activities through modern technology.

Oyintiloye, further said that both residents and non residents would have the opportunity to express their opinion about government programmes and how its affecting them using the platform.

He said the web platform was designed in a way that residents could drop their enquiries 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, however said they can reach the government and in return government can reach them via the platform.

His words: “The website is designed in such a way that people can drop their complaints and enquiries 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 government 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.”Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), Hon. Israel Famurewa while unveiling the website, said the new platform would bridge the gap between the government and the residents.

Famurewa, who commended Oyintiloye for creating the website, said it would enable citizens to be fully aware of government programmes 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.