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WatchWay Nigeria is a nationwide crowdsourced registry designed to document and track the decay of federal and state infrastructure. From washouts on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to missing manhole covers in city centers, we provide the data needed to hold authorities accountable.

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WatchWay Nigeria 🇳🇬

Mapping Every Pothole. Tracking Every Fix.

WatchWay Nigeria is a nationwide crowdsourced registry designed to document and track the decay of federal and state infrastructure. From washouts on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to missing manhole covers in city centers, we provide the data needed to hold authorities accountable.

🚀 Features

  • Public Hazard Registry: A unified database of infrastructure failures.
  • Live Infrastructure Map: Real-time interactive map visualizing "Danger Density" across Nigeria.
  • Jurisdiction Logic: Automated system (The "Systems Thinking" Engine) that distinguishes between Federal (FERMA) and State (Ministry of Works) responsibilities based on location and road names.
  • Accountability Leaderboard: Ranking states by their response times and repair rates (Coming Soon).
  • Open Data API: Empowering CSOs and activists with data for budget defense (Coming Soon).

🛠️ Tech Stack

  • Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router)
  • Language: TypeScript
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS 3 (Custom Premium Dark Theme)
  • Maps: Leaflet & React Leaflet
  • Icons: Lucide React
  • Font: Outfit (Google Fonts)

🏃‍♂️ Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/watchway.git
    cd watchway
  2. Install dependencies:

    npm install
  3. Run the development server:

    npm run dev
  4. Open the app: Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the Landing Page. Visit http://localhost:3000/map to view the Live Map.

🤝 Contributing

We are looking for Coordinators in all 36 states to help verify reports. Whether you are an engineer, a tech enthusiast, or a frequent traveler, your "Noticing" can save a life.

📜 License

Open Data for Public Good.

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WatchWay Nigeria is a nationwide crowdsourced registry designed to document and track the decay of federal and state infrastructure. From washouts on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to missing manhole covers in city centers, we provide the data needed to hold authorities accountable.

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