BudgIT Unveils Plan To Improve Participation In Governance, Public Finance

BudgIT has launched its chatbot, Bimi, a web-based platform that provides real-time, accurate, and accessible information on public financial management.

According to a statement made available to THE WHISTLER, this innovation is pivotal in bridging the divide between government transparency and public comprehension. It will ensure that every Nigerian can effortlessly access the critical information required for informed decision-making.

Bimi provides citizens with real-time updates on audited financial reports, budget implementation, and government spending at national and subnational levels. It also responds quickly to questions about government policies, public services, and governance updates, provides timely access to microeconomic and macroeconomic data for informed decision-making, and offers courses and modules on public financial management, civic technologies, and governance.

According to BudgIT’s Global Director, Oluseun Onigbinde, Bimi is more than a chatbot—it is a digital partner for fostering accountability and enhancing citizen engagement in governance.

“By leveraging artificial intelligence, BudgIT has created a tool that simplifies the complexities of government operations. Bimi provides a user-friendly gateway to otherwise opaque government data, making it easier for Nigerians to demand transparency and hold leaders accountable. This is not just about technology; it’s about equipping citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to demand accountability from the government,” he said.

BudgIT believes informed citizens build strong democratic systems. With Bimi, citizens can better comprehend governance and public financial management issues.

To this end, it urged citizens, civil society organisations, the media, academia and policymakers to utilise the platform to access relevant fiscal data and get involved in governance in an informed and effective manner.

BudgIT Unveils Plan To Improve Participation In Governance, Public Finance is first published on The Whistler Newspaper