we're making
local government visible
publicWorks is a design collective building civic tools that can turn your experience with local government into data that creates accountability
Hon. Adedeji SB Omope
Executive Chairman, Bariga LCDA
Status
In office
District
Bariga LCDA
understand your government
Each official plays a unique role in your daily life. Learn how they serve you.
LG Chairman
The chief executive of your Local Government Area, responsible for local infrastructure and primary healthcare.
Key Duty
Approves and oversees local projects like market maintenance and neighborhood sanitation.
State representative
Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly who creates and passes budgets for the entire state.
Key Duty
Debates state-wide laws and ensures your district's needs are reflected in the state budget.
Councilor
Your most immediate representative at the ward level—the eyes and ears of the community.
Key Duty
Handles community-level grievances and suggests micro-projects for specific wards.
our tools
Making local government visible across Nigeria, starting with Lagos State.
Know Your Reps - Lagos
Find your LG official by location or issue. Get their direct contact info and understand their responsibilities
VerifyNG
coming soonA platform for Nigerians to report, verify, and track infrastructure issues in real-time
popular districts
Explore active governance centers across Lagos.
help us build
publicWorks is volunteer-run and not-for-profit. We're looking for people who care about civic infrastructure in Nigeria.
Share your LG story
Tell us about your experience with local government. We publish personal accounts as part of our civic archive.
Take our surveys
Help shape how Nigerians find civic information. Your input guides what we build.
Volunteer your skills
Designer? Developer? Researcher? Join us building accountability tools for Lagos and beyond.
frequently asked
What is publicWorks?
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We're a not-for-profit design collective building civic infrastructure for Nigeria. We create tools that make local government transparent, accessible, and accountable.
What's the difference between LG, LCDA, and LDA?
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LG (Local Government) is the constitutional structure. LCDA (Local Council Development Area) is Lagos State's administrative subdivision. Both have chairmen with similar responsibilities for local infrastructure and services.
Is this free to use?
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Yes. All publicWorks tools are completely free. We're funded through grants and donations, never paywalls.
How do you verify the official contact information?
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We source contact information from official government channels, verified social media accounts, and community verification. We update records regularly and encourage users to report outdated information.
When will VerifyNG and ServicesNG launch?
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VerifyNG (infrastructure issue reporting) launches in Q3 2026. ServicesNG (service request tracking) follows in Q4 2026. Join our newsletter to stay updated.
Who built this and why?
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publicWorks was built by a small team of Nigerian designers and developers who got tired of not knowing who to call when things broke. We're applying for the Global Tech Ventures grant to scale nationwide.