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EiE Nigeria Weekly Newsletter December 8, 2017 (SMW)
Say #NoNGOBill
EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday, December 8, 2017
“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”- Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa)
Activate your #OfficeOfTheCitizen
The Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Commission Bill was presented on the floor of the House of Representatives on June 2, 2016 by Umar Buba Jubril . The bill violates the right to freedom of association and empowers government to regulate and control the activities of religious institutions, unions, cooperatives, advocacy groups etc. However, NGOs & CSOs are advocating for the non-passage of the bill. Public HearingWednesday, December 13th & Thursday, December 14th10amConference Hall 236, New Building, House of Representatives, National Assembly, Abuja.
Misplaced Priorities by Rochas & Wike
Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has pulled yet another stunt. After the public outcry against his “heroic statues”, he recently appointed his younger sister, Ogechi Ololo as the Commissioner for Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment.
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike bought 16 new SUVs worth N484 million for 16 National Assembly members representing Rivers State despite owing retired civil servants pensions and gratuities for over 3 years.
When will Imo & Rivers' residents say 'Enough!'?
#EndSARS: When Citizens Speak!
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police Force has come under intense criticism by active citizens on social media. Thousands of Nigerians took to Twitter to voice out their disgust and frustration at the harassment they have suffered at the hands of officers of SARS, using the hashtag #EndSARS. Read more.
#OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Programmes
City/Station
Date/Time
Summary
Lokoja
Prime 101.5FM
Tuesday @ 9am
Usman Ogbo of
and Chile Ogwuwgbu of
discussed
common corrupt practices, effects and the way forward.
Abeokuta
Sweet 107.1FM
Tuesday @ 10:30am
Adeolu Adekola of
discussed
#OpenNASS and why citizens must keep demanding for it.
Lagos
Nigeria Info 99.3FM
Wednesday @ 8am
Ikemesit Effiong of
and Chairperson, Civil Society Panel on Police Reform (2012), Ayo Obe discussed
ways to reform the Nigerian Police Force.
Calabar
Hit 95.9FM
Thursday @ 8am
Sunday Michael of IPAC and former Cross River House of Assembly member, Bassey Ibor discussed
the structures and processes of local government elections.
Gombe
Nigeria Info 95.1FM
Thursday @ 11am
Victor Laima of Laima Foundation discussed
the domestication of the child rights law.
Kano
Arewa 93.1FM
Friday @ 8am
Muhammad Bello of Africa Center for Innovative Research and Development discussed
the implications of the NGO Bill on religious institutions, unions and the media.
Anambra
Blaze 91.5FM
Friday @ 10am
Clement Igboanugo
discussed reforming the police to meet citizens’ expectations.
Ibadan
Splash 105.5FM
Saturday @ 10am
(Not yet decided)
Akwa Ibom Local Government Elections
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won all 31 chairmanships and 329 councillorship positions in the local government elections conducted by Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) on Saturday, December 2nd.The All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state rejected the election results.
#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 Kwara, Kaduna, Delta, Osun & Plateau states are soon.
Have you registered to vote? Visit to know where you can register.
#BBOGMarchToTheVilla
The #BringBackOurGirls movement will resume march to Aso Rock on Monday, December 11th to demand for immediate action for the release of the remaining 113 #ChibokGirls, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) exploration team, University of Maiduguri lecturers 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!
Lend your voice in your own way or join our gatherings:Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 - 6pmLagos – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, Noon – 1pmSubscribe to get periodic updates.
Have a great weekend!
The EiE Nigeria Team