At a time when governance and democracy in Nigeria and across Africa face growing challenges, the role of media in promoting accountability and civic engagement cannot be overstated. PG Sense: Civic Lens, an initiative of PalmGate Media Innovations Limited, was created to fill this gap by providing citizens with the tools and knowledge to engage constructively with governance processes.
Civic Lens is more than just a reporting platform, it is a citizen empowerment tool. By focusing on governance, democracy, and accountability, it highlights the decisions, policies, and actions of leaders while breaking them down into accessible information for the public. From analyzing government budgets and election processes to monitoring public service delivery, Civic Lens ensures that governance is not a distant affair but a shared responsibility between leaders and the people.
The initiative leverages solutions-driven journalism, ensuring that while corruption, inefficiencies, and failures are exposed, equally, innovative practices and models of good governance are highlighted. This dual approach inspires both critical thinking and constructive engagement. Citizens are not only made aware of what is wrong but are also guided on how they can be part of the solution through advocacy, civic participation, and accountability movements.
Through multimedia storytelling, including articles, podcasts, infographics, and short documentary features, Civic Lens simplifies complex policy issues, making them understandable to the average citizen. This empowers individuals, especially youth and grassroots communities, to engage in dialogue, demand accountability, and actively participate in shaping democratic institutions.
PG Sense, through Civic Lens, reflects PalmGate’s broader vision of media for social impact. It envisions a democratic culture where the voices of citizens matter, where accountability is not optional, and where governance is people-centered. By equipping society with knowledge and tools, Civic Lens strengthens the bridge between governance and the governed, nurturing a future where democracy thrives in Nigeria and across Africa.