Adamawa State Government Launches Intensive Capacity-Building Program for Citizen Eyes and Ears Hub Admins

The Adamawa State Technological Monitoring and Evaluation Hub, also known as the Citizen Eyes and Ears Hub, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched a comprehensive five-day hands-on training program for its administrative staff. The intensive capacity-building initiative focuses on strengthening digital monitoring platform management skills and operational efficiency.

Training Objectives and Timeline

Starting December 15, 2025, the training program aims to equip Hub administrators with essential technical and operational competencies. Key focus areas include:

• Site management and platform navigation
• Data handling and system administration
• Timely reporting and documentation
• Digital monitoring tools and techniques

Strengthening Governance Through Technology

This capacity-building initiative reflects the Adamawa State Government’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making and improved service delivery. The technological monitoring and evaluation training, implemented in partnership with UNFPA, supports the state’s broader goals of enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.

The Citizen Eyes and Ears Hub serves as a critical digital platform for monitoring government activities and service delivery across Adamawa State. By investing in administrator training, the government ensures the platform operates at optimal efficiency.

Day One Achievements

The first day of the hands-on training covered fundamental operational components of the admethub.adspc.ad.gov.ng platform. Participants gained practical experience in:

• Navigating all system menus and interfaces
• Editing page content and layouts
• Adding and managing documents on the monitoring platform
• Performing basic site management functions

Hub administrators actively participated in practical exercises designed to reinforce learning outcomes and ensure comprehensive understanding of the technological monitoring system.

Expected Impact on Adamawa State M&E Hub

The five-day capacity-building program is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the Citizen Eyes and Ears Hub. Key anticipated outcomes include:

• Improved platform management capabilities
• Enhanced data quality and reporting accuracy
• Faster response times to monitoring needs
• Strengthened institutional capacity for evidence-based governance

By the conclusion of the training, Hub administrators will possess the technical competencies needed to maximize the platform’s potential for promoting transparency and accountability in Adamawa State.