Chastest Consult Launches LGA Connect for Local Governance

Chastest Consult Limited has launched LGA Connect Nigeria, a unique civic and commerce platform that integrates all 774 Local Government Areas across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory into a single digital ecosystem. The platform went live this week on both web and mobile, enabling Nigerians, whether at home or in the diaspora, to locate their home LGA, communicate in indigenous languages, conduct secure transactions, and interact directly with local council leadership.

This initiative addresses two significant issues: the limited online presence of local governments, which play a crucial role in daily life, and the lack of structured coordination for approximately 17 million Nigerians living abroad who send substantial remittances home without a direct link to their communities. Ini Archibong, Regional Director at Chastest Consult, stated that the platform is designed to tackle Nigeria's coordination challenges, emphasizing that the tools for governance should be tailored to the needs of the Nigerian populace.