BudgIT Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for the Kano Cohort of the AI Clinic for Civic Impact, a hands-on training programme designed to help civil society actors, journalists, researchers, students, and civic innovators understand and apply Artificial Intelligence tools for social impact work.
According to the organisation, the initiative aims to equip participants with practical digital skills that can improve advocacy, research, public engagement, monitoring, and operational efficiency across the civic space.
The two-day capacity-building workshop is scheduled to hold from May 25 to May 26, 2026, by 10:00 AM in Kano State.
Interested applicants are expected to apply through the official application link: bit.ly/4feRJFy.
Programme Focus
BudgIT noted that AI is rapidly changing how people work, think, and create impact across different sectors. However, many civic organisations and professionals are yet to fully understand how to use these technologies effectively and responsibly.
The AI Clinic for Civic Impact was created to bridge that gap by introducing participants to practical AI tools and workflows that can strengthen their work and increase productivity.
The training will focus on several important areas including:
- AI for advocacy and research
- Prompt engineering
- Workflow automation
- AI-powered monitoring and evaluation
- Ethical and responsible AI use
Participants will also learn how AI can support writing, analysis, reporting, and policy engagement within the civic and development sector.
Who Can Apply
The organisers stated that the programme is open to a wide range of individuals working within the civic and public interest ecosystem.
Eligible applicants include:
- CSO staff members and leaders
- Journalists involved in data, investigation, or public interest reporting
- Civic tech innovators
- Researchers
- Students interested in governance, technology, and social impact
BudgIT explained that the workshop is designed for both beginners and professionals seeking to improve how they use data and technology in their organisations or projects.
What Participants Will Gain
Selected participants will receive practical exposure to modern AI tools and techniques that can improve efficiency and decision-making.
Some of the expected learning outcomes include:
- Basic to practical understanding of AI for civic work
- Skills for using AI tools for research, writing, and analysis
- Prompt engineering skills for better AI results
- Knowledge of AI-powered workflow automation
- Improved monitoring, evaluation, and reporting skills
- Better understanding of ethical and responsible AI practices
The organisers added that the programme will help participants learn how to work smarter, save time, and strengthen their impact within their communities and organisations.
Applications for the BudgIT AI Clinic for Civic Impact – Kano Cohort will close on Tuesday, May 21, 2026.
Interested applicants should visit and apply via bit.ly/4feRJFy before the deadline.
