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EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday,  December 1, 2017

“Mere good governance is not enough; it has to be pro-people and pro-active.Good governance is putting people at the centre of development process.”- Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India

The Travails of Imo Pensioners

Rest is sweet after labour. However, this statement doesn’t apply to pensioners in Imo state in recent months. With backlogs of unpaid arrears and allowances, rest has been so bitter for them. According to the Chairman of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Fabian Nwagba, the Imo state government is owing up to 40 months accumulated pensions. Read more

Journey in Futility: 21st Century Slavery in Libya

Libya is the main gateway for Africans attempting to reach Europe by Sea. Most of the migrants get stranded in transit and are subjected to slavery in Libya. They are being bought and sold in the public for as low as $400. Nigerians seeking greener pasture in Europe should avoid the Libya route. Federal government should also develop Nigeria to discourage citizens risking their lives on a dangerous route to Europe.

#OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Programmes

    City/Station Date/Time Summary   Lokoja Prime 101.5FM Tuesday @ 9am Eja Lawal of Federal University Lokoja and a member of Kogi State House of Assembly, Friday Alih discussed the performance of the legislature in 2017.   Oweri Hot 99.5FM Tuesday @ 8:30am Adeolu Adekola of EiE, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Chapter, Lawrence Nwakaeti and Chairman of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Fabian Agba discussed unpaid pensions in the state.   Abeokuta Sweet 107.1FM Tuesday @ 10:30am Sina Adefolayan of CEAPDI analysed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition bill proposed by Ogun State House of Assembly.   Lagos Nigeria Info 99.3FM Wednesday @ 8am Tayo Adegbemle of PowerUP NG discussed illegal electricity disconnection.   Calabar Hit 95.9FM Thursday @ 8am Senator John Enoh, Cross River Central Senatorial District and Rekana Isong of IFWL engaged citizens on knowing their representatives.   Gombe Nigeria Info 95.1FM Thursday @ 11am Adeolu Adekola of EiE and David Aiye of Wisdom University discussed the recall process.   Kano Arewa 93.1FM Friday @ 8am Salisu Inadabawa of Center for Human Rights and Social Advancement discussed corruption and internal party politics.   Anambra Blaze 91.5FM Friday @ 10am (Not yet decided)   Ibadan Splash 105.5FM Saturday @ 10am Adeolu Adekola of EiE and member of Oyo State House of Assembly, Muideen Olagunju discussed the role of legislature in achieving an #OpenNASS.   #OfficeOfTheCitizen in Jos coming soon!Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land! Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation. 

#NigeriaDecides2019 is Around the Corner!

#NigeriaDecides2019 is around the corner!

Governorship elections in Ekiti & Osun will hold on July 14 & September 22, 2018 respectively.

Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom, Kwara, Kaduna, Delta, Osun & Plateau states are soon.

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 #BringBackOurGirls Now and Alive!   

It was 1,325 days on Wednesday, November 29th since 276 #ChibokGirls were kidnapped. We will not stop demanding for the release of the remaining 113 #ChibokGirls, #LassaPoliceWomen, #UniMaidLecturers and other kidnapped victims.

Chibok Girls:276 abducted.57 escaped. 3 found. 103 released. 5 infants with our girls.19 parents dead.       We are still missing 113!

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Activating Global Citizenship: Building the Next Generation of Global Citizens for the Global Goals

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Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team